In the Matter of Hon. Ademiluyi

Summary

The opinion explains the Supreme Court of Maryland’s decision to remove Judge April T. Ademiluyi for pervasive and egregious violations of judicial-conduct rules. In the portion shown, the Court upholds most of the Commission’s factual findings and legal conclusions, holds that failure to comply with a letter of cautionary advice can violate the duty to cooperate with disciplinary authorities, and distinguishes permissible campaign disclosure from campaign promises inconsistent with judicial impartiality. The Court also concludes that the judge’s repeated treatment of staff and colleagues established sanctionable misconduct rather than isolated personality conflicts.