Impeachment Debate on Judge Cowan Roils North Dakota Press
A flood of North Dakota editorials and letters react to impeachment proceedings against Judge Cowan of the Second Judicial District. Governors, politicians, and papers from Cavalier to Bottineau condemn “whitewashing,” urge a fair trial, and call for accountability in the judiciary.
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North Dakota
Fargo
Inter Ocean
Cowan
Press of
Unl
Inter-Ocean
Cowal Judge Candidates Face Scrutiny and Reform Demands
The community presses for honest judging as voters seek clear deals from candidates for District of Supreme Judge. The Times criticizes party lines while praising two committee members for integrity and condemns the rest for withholding findings.
Impeachment Vote Reverses Cowan Case in Legislature
The North Dakota House initially approved a whitewash of Judge Cowan by 56 to 46 but reversed to impeach by 64 to 35. The Senate will now hold a trial. Supporters blasted opponents, while Cowan’s friends urged full investigation and accountability.
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Judge Cowan
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Odius
Peach
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Cowan
North Dakota
Bismarck
Supreme Bench
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J. J. O'Connor
Edwards
Cavalier Co. Republican
Langdon
Souris
House of Representatives
Second Judicial District
Assembly
North Dakota ‘Bench
Hood
the Herald
Bottinesy County
Messrs
Hill
Harry and
Gorder
Bottineau County Sends Three to the House
Three Bottineau county members are seated in the house but refuse to join the Kelaam ino clini. The article notes their resolve and calls out their courage of conviction.
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Kelaamino Clini
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