"NY Judge Removed from Office for Pointing Gun at Black Defendant in Court"

Robert J. Putorti, a judge in Whitehall courts, has been removed from his position after pulling a loaded gun on a black defendant in court in 2015. The New York Court of Appeals unanimously found that Putorti exhibited racial bias and exploited racist stereotypes. He later bragged about the incident and made irrelevant racial remarks. The court determined that the defendant posed no threat, and Putorti's actions were unjustified. Additionally, Putorti violated judicial conduct rules by fundraising on social media. The court's decision highlights that such behavior has no place on the bench.