Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Pierre

Summary

The Court sustained findings that Marylin Pierre knowingly or recklessly made a false statement accusing sitting judges of sending people to jail because they could not speak English, and that she made a knowing and intentional omission on her New York bar application concerning a body attachment and detention. It rejected most other alleged violations, including claims based on another campaign statement, judicial-application answers, employment history, and delayed cooperation with Bar Counsel. Considering the unusual timing and circumstances of the investigation, the Court imposed a reprimand rather than disbarment or no sanction.