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.

  • Maeve
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    565 days ago

    No. Bible belt USA coroners and medical examiners don’t even have to have medical degrees, and judges don’t need a juris doctor degree.

    • @danekrae
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      265 days ago

      medical examiners don’t even have to have medical degrees

      Vote for me. Do I look like a necrophiliac?

    • @ikidd
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      75 days ago

      I want your vote for me as YOUR county dog catcher.

      Sexy, sexy dogs.

      • Maeve
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        45 days ago

        BTK serial killer was a dog catcher. Just saying.