El juez del Condado de Cook enfrentó la posibilidad de ser expulsado de su cargo el martes por “evidencia clara y convincente” de comportamiento inapropiado y de acoso hacia las mujeres.
Judge Mauricio Araujo resigned after the Illinois Courts Commission found “clear and convincing” evidence that he engaged in a pattern of inappropriate and harassing behavior toward women.
The presiding judge of the juvenile justice division and a judge accused of sexual harassment face growing opposition to their retention bids.
Party leadership voted overwhelmingly not to endorse judges Michael Toomin and Mauricio Araujo for retention.
Judges Mauricio Araujo and Jackie Portman-Brown have been removed from their courtrooms as investigations into their conduct are underway.