Georgia judge shoots himself dead in his own courtroom on final day in office
Georgia judge shoots himself dead in his own courtroom on final day in office
Judge Stephen Yekel, 74, was found dead on Tuesday in his own courtroom
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.
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Looks like a storm of issues.
The position is non-partisan. I couldn't find anything obvious.
Looks like his wife blew his wad at a daycare business that bankrupted them and she divorced quick.
blew his wad at a daycare business
God in Three Persons, phrasing.