By Kevin E. Noonan — A Special Committee of Federal Circuit judges (consisting of Chief Judge Kimberly Moore, former Chief Judge Sharon Prost, and Judge Richard Taranto) that has been investigating for several months allegations against Judge Pauline Newman related to her competency to remain on the bench, released an Order on July 31st suspending the Judge from participating in the Court’s business for a year. The suspension, if imposed by the Judicial Council, is subject to review should Judge Newman agree to submit to neurological and psychiatric tests previously mandated by the Special Committee. To date the Judge has…
