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Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh of the Magistrate’s Court in Antigua and Barbuda is gearing up to defend herself against ten disciplinary charges filed by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC).<\/p>

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After an investigation into complaints about her conduct, a tribunal hearing, overseen by a panel of three judges, is scheduled to commence next month.<\/p>\n

While the specific charges remain undisclosed, Walsh’s lawyer, Kenny Kentish, has confirmed her intention to vigorously defend against them.<\/p>

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Over the past three years, numerous complaints have surfaced regarding Walsh’s behavior and treatment of staff, sparking further scrutiny.<\/p>

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Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh of the Magistrate’s Court in Antigua and Barbuda is gearing up to defend herself against ten disciplinary charges filed by the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC). 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