Summary

Judge Stephen Yekel, 74, died by suicide in his courtroom on his last day in office after losing a re-election bid.

He was found Tuesday morning at Effingham County State Courthouse, with investigators believing the incident occurred late Monday or early Tuesday.

Yekel, appointed in 2022, had recently attempted to resign but was denied by Governor Brian Kemp.

He was also facing a wrongful termination lawsuit from a former court employee.

  • jagged_circle@feddit.nl
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    6 days ago

    I can’t help if people dont read what I write. All I can do is write clearly that I’m only celebrating when bad people at the top of hierarchies are ridding the world of their abuse.

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      6 days ago

      You absolutely can help it if people suffering from suicidal thoughts can be affected by the things you say now that you know why it would affect them.

      What you mean is you don’t care.