Cathy McBroom, center, walks away from the Bob Casey Federal Courthouse in Houston in February with her attorneys Joe Roden, left, and Rusty Hardin. District Judge Samuel Kent pleaded guilty to lying to investigators.
Judge Under Fire
The White House has accepted the resignation of imprisoned U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent, whom the House impeached on allegations of sexually assaulting two women and lying about the assaults.
Former judge Kent moved to Florida prison
Former federal Judge Samuel Kent, who was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for obstruction of justice, has been moved to a Florida prison.
November 07, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
Congress wrapping up business on Kent
WASHINGTON — The House could tell the Senate today it no longer wishes to pursue impeachment proceedings against former federal Judge Samuel B. Kent.
July 22, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
Kent impeachment could end today
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House could vote today to notify the Senate that it no longer wishes to pursue impeachment against the ex-federal judge.
July 20, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
Galveston County will lose federal court bench
GALVESTON — The state's oldest federal court bench, vacant after Samuel Kent resigned, will be transferred from Galveston to McAllen.
July 09, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
White House accepts Kent’s latest resignation
Convicted federal judge Samuel B. Kent no longer will receive his $174,000 salary or benefits while in prison for lying about sexual assault allegations.
July 01, 2009 - News - The Associated Press
From behind bars Kent resigns from bench
Faced with the possible removal from office by the U.S. Senate, federal judge Samuel B. Kent has decided to resign 11 months earlier than planned.
June 26, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
Senate accepts impeachment articles against Kent
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate took the first step that could oust U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent from his lifetime appointment to the bench.
June 25, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
Senate to receive Kent’s impeachment articles
Members of the U.S. Senate are expected to receive today four articles of impeachment against Judge Samuel B. Kent.
June 24, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
U.S. House approves Kent impeachment
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved four articles of impeachment against imprisoned federal Judge Samuel B. Kent on Friday.
June 20, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
Spending bill pre-empts Kent impeachment
House impeachment proceedings against Judge Samuel B. Kent, although initially scheduled for Thursday, were pre-empted by a daylong voting marathon on a spending bill.
June 19, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
House vote on Kent impeachment scheduled
The U.S. House of Representatives is slated to vote today whether to send articles of impeachment against Judge Samuel Kent to the Senate for trial.
June 18, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
Judge Kent reports for prison in Massachusetts
GALVESTON — U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent reported for prison Monday at a federal lockup in Massachusetts, officials said.
June 16, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
Kent is expected to report to prison today
As federal Judge Samuel B. Kent reports for prison today, U.S. House members were expected to convene impeachment proceedings against the convicted jurist.
June 15, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
House Judiciary moves ahead with Kent impeachment
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee unanimously adopted Wednesday four articles of impeachment, accusing U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent of high crimes and misdemeanors.
June 11, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
Task force recommends impeaching Kent
WASHINGTON — A Judiciary task force approved Wednesday four articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent of Galveston.
June 10, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
Impeaching Kent is just true justice
Federal lawmakers were right to move toward impeaching U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent, despite his stated intention to resign in about a year.
June 07, 2009 - Editorials - By Michael A. Smith
Impeachment task force hears Kent’s accusers
Although Samuel B. Kent said he would resign next year, a U.S. House panel Wednesday took another step toward impeaching the disgraced federal judge.
June 04, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
House panel holds hearing on judge's crimes
WASHINGTON — Two women who accused a federal judge of sexually assaulting them detailed the attacks Wednesday before a panel considering impeaching the judge.
June 03, 2009 - News - The Associated Press
Convicted judge submits resignation letter
HOUSTON — Convicted federal judge Samuel Kent turned in his resignation in an attempt to avoid "salacious, sensational" impeachment proceedings.
June 03, 2009 - News - By Laura Elder
Judicial panel urges impeachment of Kent
WASHINGTON — Former federal judge Samuel Kent cannot continue to receive his full salary for the rest of his life, a judicial panel ruled Wednesday.
May 28, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
Bar lobbies to keep federal judgeship on isle
GALVESTON — The Galveston County Bar Association hopes to retain a judge post on the island after Samuel Kent was sentenced to prison.
May 14, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
House approves inquiry of Kent
WASHINGTON — The House took the first step Tuesday toward an impeachment process for federal judge Samuel B. Kent.
May 13, 2009 - News - The Associated Press
Kent sentenced to almost 3 years in prison
U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent was sentenced to 33 months for lying to investigators about whether he sexually abused his secretary.
May 12, 2009 - News - The Associated Press
Gag order lifted in Kent case
HOUSTON — A judge lifted the gag order in Samuel Kent's s case and a Congressman asked for a review of Kent’s request to retire.
February 27, 2009 - News - The Associated Press
Newspapers call on judge to lift Kent gag order
HOUSTON — The Daily News and two other papers filed a motion to lift the gag order keeping insiders from talking Samuel Kent's case.
February 26, 2009 - News - Staff and wire report
McBroom’s justice swept under carpet
Whatever justice occurred in the Samuel Kent court case Monday came not because the system worked but because two victims refused to accept its failure.
February 24, 2009 - Editorials - By Michael A. Smith
Women's group, law experts weigh in on Kent plea
It's unknown whether Judge Samuel Kent's plea will result in prison or whether he will receive his full retirement pay.
February 24, 2009 - News - By Chris Paschenko
Friends, foes call Kent case 'sad'
Critics and friends of Judge Samuel Kent, who pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice, said the sexual misconduct investigation is a tragedy.
February 24, 2009 - News - By T.J. Aulds
Kent pleads guilty to obstruction of justice
HOUSTON — U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent pleaded guilty on Monday to obstruction of justice in exchange for sex crimes charges being dropped.
February 24, 2009 - News - The Associated Press
Jury selection to begin in indicted judge's trial
HOUSTON — Prosecutors say a longtime federal judge abused his power when he humiliated and degraded two of his former female court employees.
February 23, 2009 - News - The Associated Press
Indicted federal judge set to go on trial
HOUSTON — When U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent enters a courtroom on Monday, he'll be the first federal judge charged with a sex crime.
February 22, 2009 - News - The Associated Press
Judge can't have obstruction charge dismissed
HOUSTON — An obstruction of justice charge won't be dismissed from the upcoming trial of U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent.
February 17, 2009 - News - The Associated Press
Judicial panel to reopen Kent misconduct probe
HOUSTON — A judicial panel will reopen its investigation of a federal judge accused of fondling two women and trying to force sexual acts.
January 14, 2009 - News - The Associated Press
Judge Kent indicted on additional sex charges
HOUSTON — A grand jury has added additional sex charges to last year’s indictment of U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent.
January 07, 2009 - News - Staff and wire report
Lie detector tests not admitted at judge's trial
HOUSTON — Lie detector test results won't be allowed in the trial of a judge indicted on charges alleging he fondled a former case manager.
December 12, 2008 - News - The Associated Press
Indicted Judge Kent to keep hearing cases
GALVESTON — Federal Judge Samuel Kent, indicted on sexual harassment charges, will keep hearing cases unless he's impeached or put on leave.
August 30, 2008 - News - By Sara Foley
Indicted Judge Kent ‘ready’ to fight, lawyer says
GALVESTON — U.S. District Judge Samuel B. Kent on Thursday became the first federal judge to be charged with federal sex crimes.
August 29, 2008 - News - By Sara Foley
Possible movement in grand jury examining Kent
GALVESTON — There may be movement in the grand jury review of Judge Samuel B. Kent, but it wasn’t clear what exactly it might be.
August 02, 2008 - News - By Sara McDonald
Federal court quiet since Kent’s departure
GALVESTON — Officials say no trials have been held in Galveston since Judge Samuel Kent was transferred to Houston in October.
July 27, 2008 - News - By Sara McDonald
Grand jury probes Kent’s meals, home sale
GALVESTON — The investigation of sexual misconduct claims against Samuel Kent has widened to include meals with attorneys and the sale of his home.
July 22, 2008 - News - By Sara McDonald
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