News-Parkinsons May Cost Judge His Job

[judith richards <judithr@xxxxxxxx>]

30 December 1998
Disease May Cost Judge His Job

(TALLAHASSEE) -- A circuit judge in the Jacksonville area might be
forced to resign after a judicial panel found that Parkinson's disease
and a sleep disorder have impaired his ability to do his job.
The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission is recommending
involuntary retirement for Judge Willard Parsons, who did not object to
the order. If the Florida Supreme Court approves the commission's
recommendation, Parsons agreed he will not seek or accept election or
appointment as a judge. Parsons serves in the circuit that covers Duval,
Nassau and Clay counties. He has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
and severe sleep apnea (APP'-nee-uh).
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Judith Richards, London, Ontario, Canada
<judithr@xxxxxxxx>
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