Coverage dated October 27, 2026

State Court of Appeals removes Canandaigua judge for racist remarks

Headline from WHEC Rochester

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — A Canandaigua judge accused of using the “n-word” while speaking to coworkers is being removed. The State Court of Appeals issued the decision Tuesday. Documents filed by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct in March called for Walter Jones’ removal after claiming he…

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  1. Rochester First

    Canandaigua Town Court Justice removed from office for racist remarks (opens Rochester First)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Canandaigua Town Court Justice has been removed from office for making racist remarks. Justice Walter W. Jones had been suspended with pay since April, until the NYS Court of Appeals Tuesday accepted the Commission on Judicial Conduct's recommendation.

  2. WHEC Rochester

    State Court of Appeals removes Canandaigua judge for racist remarks (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — A Canandaigua judge accused of using the “n-word” while speaking to coworkers is being removed. The State Court of Appeals issued the decision Tuesday. Documents filed by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct in March called for Walter Jones’ removal after claiming he…

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