Judge John M Watson, Orange County Republican, 21 year prosecutor, authored the January 1, 1991 California anti-stalking law which served as the model for stalking laws in 50 states which were quickly adopted within 3-4 years.
His actual nature, demeanor, and temperment was exposed when he used his official offices, letterhead, and court personnel to operate a slumlord operation. His tenant sued him.
But he was publicly admonished for misconduct. Nevertheless, he asked the state to pay for his defense
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