The court reporter for Douglas County District Judge James Gleason repeatedly used the slur “wetback” as she discussed a murder case involving a Hispanic defendant and a Hispanic victim, according to people who heard the remarks. Court reporter Sally Parrack, 60, has told others at the courthouse that she was fired this week, a month after the remarks were reported to state authorities. Now the State Judicial Qualifications Commission — which reviews judges’ conduct — is looking into Gleason’s behavior in the incident. It was scheduled to meet today and eventually will decide whether to bring a complaint against... MORE

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