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ORLANDO, Fla. — The local judge who prosecuted the Casey Anthony case is now accused of bad behavior in his courtroom.
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The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission has filed charges against Judge Jeff Ashton.
He’s accused of bias and an overall bad temperament in court.
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The panel determined that his behavior raises questions about his fitness for judicial office.
Ashton has 20 days to respond to the charges.
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Channel 9 is working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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