Herman Thomas Waives Hearing

Alabama Mobile A former judge accused of paddling inmates pleads not guilty and waives his arraignment. READ THE DOCUMENTS
by Jessica Taloney
Published: Tue, April 21, 2009 - 2:22 pm CST Last Updated: Tue, April 21, 2009 - 3:37 pm CST
Former Mobile County Circuit Court Judge Herman Thomas has pleaded not guilty to 57 counts of kidnapping, sodomy, sex abuse, extortion and ethics violations.

In a court document dated April 21st, Thomas waived his arraignment, opting instead to file his plea on paper.

Thomas' attorney, Bob Clark, says the former judge has reserved the right to file special motions, but Clark insists Thomas will not request a change of venue.

Thomas is accused of paddling inmates from Mobile County jail and forcing them to perform sexual favors in exchange for leniency in the courtroom, but the former judge, who resigned from the bench in 2007 when the allegations first surfaced, has denied all of the charges.

Thomas' trial is expected to be scheduled in late September or early October.



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BamaBob
BamaBob Says:
Thu, May 14, 2009 at 12:42 pm

What’s the latest on Herman the Paddler?  Wasn’t some type of hearing suppose to happen this month?

ickthus
ickthus Says:
Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 9:36 pm

i wonder how much suport he will be getting in down town this saturday?

framkly Says:
Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 8:25 pm

He will prove in court that he is not guilty. He also has a very good attorney. I personally hope he wins his case, as he was the best judge in the county court.

Hate-it Says:
Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 2:45 pm

Hermie, Hermie….......Hermie….shame on you.

ickthus
ickthus Says:
Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 2:45 pm

what on the fall tv schedule? PeeeWee’s Play House!!

Surf Says:
Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 2:32 pm

So tired of hearing about “Pee Wee”. Wish the court date was 4/22/09, so we could get this over with….

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