IN RE: JUDGE GUY E. BRADBERRY (2023)

I respectfully dissent. The Judiciary Commission is a constitutionally established body which gathers the facts and acts as the gatekeeper for this Court. La. Const. Art. V, § 25. Much deference should be accorded to their recommendations. Despite the Commission's recommendation of an appropriate sanction, the majority has departed from their considered agreement with the respondent himself, and have imposed a more lenient sanction.

The evidence in the record indicates that respondent is an exceptional person, dedicated to his Christian faith, his family and his community. In Re: Judge Guy E. Bradbury, 22-1828, p. 7, n.3 (La. __/__/23), ---So.3d ---. In agreeing to the negotiated sanction, the respondent obviously believed that it was appropriate under the circumstances. I would respect the recommendation of the Commission and the acquiescence of the respondent and accept the Joint Petition for Consent Discipline.

McCallum, J., dissents and assigns reasons.