Las Cruces District Judge Michael Murphy, who is facing felony bribery charges, will resign his position rather than face disciplinary proceedings.
The New Mexico Supreme Court approved a Judicial Standards Commission settlement today under which Murphy will resign, effective Feb. 24, according to a statement released this afternoon. Under the settlement, Murphy agrees never to seek judicial office in New Mexico again.
The criminal case against Murphy is continuing.
Get more details in tomorrow’s Journal. For previous coverage of Murphy, click here.
