Summary
A Florida judge named Diana Tennis made over 900 donations totaling about $29,000 to Democratic political groups and candidates. The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission found this violated rules against judges making political contributions. Tennis admitted to the mistake and could face a public reprimand if the Florida Supreme Court approves.
Key Facts
- Judge Diana Tennis made over 900 donations to Democratic groups and candidates.
- The total amount of these donations was around $29,000.
- The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission found this broke rules that prevent judges from political contributions.
- These violations involved Canons 1, 2A, and 7A (1)(e) relating to judicial conduct.
- Tennis thought the rules only applied to state, not federal, races.
- The nature of some donation platforms resulted in multiple entries for single donations.
- Tennis admitted wrongdoing, expressed regret, and cooperated with the investigation.
- The commission recommended a public reprimand, subject to approval by the Florida Supreme Court.
