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Nottingham officially steps down as federal judge

By Berny Morson, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)

Published October 21, 2008 at 2:52 p.m.
Updated October 21, 2008 at 2:52 p.m.

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U.S. District Court Judge Edward Nottingham resigned today amid allegations he asked a prostitute to lie about their relationship.

In a prepared statement released by his attorney's office, Nottingham said he is "deeply remorseful for his actions." He said resignation was "in the best interest of all concerned."

His involvement with strip clubs and prostitutes became public last year during a divorce. Last week, 9News broadcast an interview with a woman who said she was a prostitute and that Nottingham had talked with her about lying to investigators about their relationship. The Rocky and 9News broke the news last week that Nottingham would step down.

The judge's attorney issued the following statement in his behalf:

"In a letter to President Bush today, Judge Nottingham has resigned his commission as a United States District Judge for the District of Colorado. He has done so because it is in the best interest of all concerned. It is in the public interest and the interest of the federal judiciary because it will terminate his judgeship and begin to restore public confidence in an institution which he profoundly respects. He is deeply remorseful for his actions. He is also embarrassed and ashamed for any loss of confidence caused by those actions and attendant publicity and sincerely apologies to the public and the judiciary.

"Judge Nottingham also believes that the resignation is necessary for him to begin taking the necessary steps to put this matter behind him. Therefore, beyond this statement, neither he nor any of his representatives will have further public comment."

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  • October 21, 2008

    3:01 p.m.

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    Who_Me writes:

    Turns out Judge Naughty was pretty nasty. Of course, his personal conduct in no way clouded his performance on the bench. I guess he can still be an attorney, assuming he can remember what the law is about in the first place (i.e., no one is above it and no one is beneath its protections).

  • October 21, 2008

    3:14 p.m.

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    peteSmith writes:

    We're all so saddened: http://www.knowyourcourts.com/Notting...

  • October 21, 2008

    3:40 p.m.

    BRM writes:

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  • October 21, 2008

    4:10 p.m.

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    BRM writes:

    W.
    Hit me up on my Blackberry! Laura will never know...unless we get caught that is.
    Pauley

  • October 21, 2008

    4:23 p.m.

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    Who_Me writes:

    Dudes,

    Rules are for s*uckers, don't you wish you were a freak like me? See you at table 7 in the Cabaret.

    Naughty

  • October 21, 2008

    4:39 p.m.

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    The_Punnisher writes:

    Now you know what happens when you don't follow the ELEVENTH COMMANDMENT...

    HUBRIS is quickly followed by NEMESIS...

  • October 21, 2008

    4:42 p.m.

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    davies writes:

    I suppose now he can still practice law? Maybe he'll turn to legal defense work, and represent persons charged with prostitution. Perhaps he can even work out some creative payment terms for his clients...

  • October 21, 2008

    4:45 p.m.

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    davies writes:

    "My client is charged with soliciting sex in exchange for $100. I object! I know from personal experience she's not even worth 25!"

  • October 21, 2008

    5:12 p.m.

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    BRM writes:

    LOL Davies!!

  • October 21, 2008

    7:39 p.m.

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    Spuds writes:

    Just a quick note, if you have never seen any of Kay's post before get ready for some long dragged out rants that get more paranoid as it goes on.
    :0)

  • October 22, 2008

    5:04 a.m.

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    JonBen writes:

    Kay Sieverding is, um, an "interesting" individual. Her statement "I think that probably the defense lawyers in my civil case paid for ex judge N's prostitutes" is typical of her charges and lack of facts for them.

    No, the defense lawyers didn't pay for Nottingham's prostitutes. We the taxpayers did. That's why it's good that Nottingham resigned.

  • October 22, 2008

    7:49 a.m.

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    riverrafter writes:

    Spuds, are you clairvoyant? How long did it take her to type all of that?
    Kay, there comes a point in life when you need to move on.

  • October 22, 2008

    7:50 a.m.

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    WarrenJimmyBuffett writes:

    What law firm could he work at and what does that say about the law firm?

  • October 22, 2008

    7:57 a.m.

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    davies writes:

    Future advertisement:

    "...Nottingham is currently a partner at the prestigious law firm of Dewey, Cheetum and Howe"

  • October 22, 2008

    8:04 a.m.

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    wyhammertime writes:

    The prostitute was probably a lawyer ..... Same thing take your money no nothing but lay there !!!!

  • October 22, 2008

    8:05 a.m.

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    LingLingfor_prez writes:

    Maybe he will work for 'the strong arm' as that would fit him just fine.

  • October 22, 2008

    8:15 a.m.

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    Scott writes:

    wyhammertime,
    Better watch it about equating lawyers with prostitutes. The prostitute (lawyer) lovers will chastise your :-)

    Davies, LMAO! Actually the "creative payments" you talked about are against the rules of the American Brothel (Bar) Association. They feel that it is double billing for essentially the same service ;-)

    WarrenJimmyBuffet, I can name a few that would have no problem scarfing up this dirtball, Sawaya, Azar, Norton Frickie, and any of the others that advertise on the tube.

    Scott

  • October 22, 2008

    10:02 a.m.

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    wyhammertime writes:

    Hey kay sounds like you got hosed over by a judge just like me only the one that burned me was in Greeley STAY OUT OF THAT TOWN!!!! DANGER DANGER

  • October 23, 2008

    8:42 a.m.

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    airbornebigfoot writes:

    one crooked, corrupt judge down,
    ten thousand more to go.