The Judicial Standards Commission has reached a final decision that confirms Judge Harada will remain on the bench. I appreciate the steadfast support shown by the seven hundred and six individuals who stood behind the integrity of our electoral process. We must remain vigilant to ensure that our judicial system …
May 11, 2020
Final supporters
We support the decision of the Judicial Standards Commission and we are asking that Judge Harada be allowed to maintain her seat as District Court Judge in Yellowstone County. We do not support removing a duly elected judge. Removing Judge Harada from the bench would be detrimental to our judicial system and the electoral process.
The complainants in this matter were all supporters of Judge Harada's opponent and they have now taken the highly unusual step of attempting to change the outcome of the election. The purpose of the Judicial Standards Commission is to investigate these matters thoroughly. To upset that process because of the lobbying and bullying of a group of attorneys is a disservice.
Updates
March 26, 2020
The petition reached five hundred signatures today. This momentum highlights the public commitment to protecting the integrity of our judicial system and the electoral process.
Reached 500 supporters
March 24, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
March 23, 2020
202 Comments
Political opponents should not get a do over on elections. Our MT Constitution calls for judges to be elected so the people, not the powerful, make the choice. The people's choice should be respected.
Can't say enough great things about Judge Harada. She has got to be the only judge I know delivering food and supplies to people who are unable to get out during this COVID19 period. Stands up for the students at Central High School
She is currently overseeing my divorce proceedings and she has been a fantastic judge to work with. It would be a shame to see someone who is obviously very passionate and caring about the job she is doing to be removed.
The citizens have a fundamental constitutional right to be represented by those chosen through the electoral process. Unseating an elected official, including our justices, is contrary to the constitution and tantamount to oligarchy rule of our state and nation.
This witch hunt against Judge Harada is led by a couple of folks who can’t stand that they lost an election. She took her punishment and admitted what she did. Now they want the will of the electorate undone. Dangerous.
I support Judge Harada. I have worked with Ashley before she became judge. I continue to work with her now that she serves as Judge. I do believe she has sound judgment. She is unbiased and fair. Rev. David P. Kenat, Jr.
I need to stop following this story because it is making me lose faith in people. I cannot even begin to count how many of these comments and letters begin with “I personally know Ashley” and then proceed with some platitude about her. No one is trying to say she doesn’t treat her friends and close circle well. If anyone has ever gone to a sentencing most criminals will have people who are being sentenced on serious crimes will have people speak about their kindness and compassion. People who commit heinous crimes can also teach Sunday school and volunteer. Being nice to some people and breaking the law in other areas are not mutually exclusive. No one is attempting to overturn an election here or take that away. Ashley broke the rules and admitted it, Ashley lies under oath (perjury) and admitted it, Ashley destroyed someone’s career for a personal grievance and admitted it (which does show how she treats people who are not her friends) I have friends who knew her from the community and being a lawyer as well and live in fear of her wrathful retaliation because it’s real it was admitted. It’s hard when a friend or someone you know makes a huge mistake and doesn’t mean you throw them out. But please realize the seriousness of this and the crimes that have been admitted. And that while many of you say you have faith in her just as many have fear of her and do not believe she’s honest and have no faith in her. The punishment needs to fit what has happened and address those concerns.
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The Judicial Standards Commission has reached a final decision that confirms Judge Harada will remain on the bench. I appreciate the steadfast support shown by the seven hundred and six individuals who stood behind the integrity of our electoral process. We must remain vigilant to ensure that our judicial system …
May 11, 2020
Final supporters
We support the decision of the Judicial Standards Commission and we are asking that Judge Harada be allowed to maintain her seat as District Court Judge in Yellowstone County. We do not support removing a duly elected judge. Removing Judge Harada from the bench would be detrimental to our judicial system and the electoral process.
The complainants in this matter were all supporters of Judge Harada's opponent and they have now taken the highly unusual step of attempting to change the outcome of the election. The purpose of the Judicial Standards Commission is to investigate these matters thoroughly. To upset that process because of the lobbying and bullying of a group of attorneys is a disservice.
Updates
March 26, 2020
The petition reached five hundred signatures today. This momentum highlights the public commitment to protecting the integrity of our judicial system and the electoral process.
Reached 500 supporters
March 24, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
March 23, 2020
202 Comments
Overturning the result of an election, a vote of the people because your candidate didn't win begs the question ...Why have elections? Why not have a group of attorneys and judges select who they want instead of who the people have elected.
Political opponents should not get a do over on elections. Our MT Constitution calls for judges to be elected so the people, not the powerful, make the choice. The people's choice should be respected.
Can't say enough great things about Judge Harada. She has got to be the only judge I know delivering food and supplies to people who are unable to get out during this COVID19 period. Stands up for the students at Central High School
She is currently overseeing my divorce proceedings and she has been a fantastic judge to work with. It would be a shame to see someone who is obviously very passionate and caring about the job she is doing to be removed.
The citizens have a fundamental constitutional right to be represented by those chosen through the electoral process. Unseating an elected official, including our justices, is contrary to the constitution and tantamount to oligarchy rule of our state and nation.
This witch hunt against Judge Harada is led by a couple of folks who can’t stand that they lost an election. She took her punishment and admitted what she did. Now they want the will of the electorate undone. Dangerous.
I support Judge Harada. I have worked with Ashley before she became judge. I continue to work with her now that she serves as Judge. I do believe she has sound judgment. She is unbiased and fair. Rev. David P. Kenat, Jr.
I need to stop following this story because it is making me lose faith in people. I cannot even begin to count how many of these comments and letters begin with “I personally know Ashley” and then proceed with some platitude about her. No one is trying to say she doesn’t treat her friends and close circle well. If anyone has ever gone to a sentencing most criminals will have people who are being sentenced on serious crimes will have people speak about their kindness and compassion. People who commit heinous crimes can also teach Sunday school and volunteer. Being nice to some people and breaking the law in other areas are not mutually exclusive. No one is attempting to overturn an election here or take that away. Ashley broke the rules and admitted it, Ashley lies under oath (perjury) and admitted it, Ashley destroyed someone’s career for a personal grievance and admitted it (which does show how she treats people who are not her friends) I have friends who knew her from the community and being a lawyer as well and live in fear of her wrathful retaliation because it’s real it was admitted. It’s hard when a friend or someone you know makes a huge mistake and doesn’t mean you throw them out. But please realize the seriousness of this and the crimes that have been admitted. And that while many of you say you have faith in her just as many have fear of her and do not believe she’s honest and have no faith in her. The punishment needs to fit what has happened and address those concerns.
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Overturning the result of an election, a vote of the people because your candidate didn't win begs the question ...Why have elections? Why not have a group of attorneys and judges select who they want instead of who the people have elected.