A judge who admitted smoking marijuana at a Rolling Stones concert has begun hearing cases again after completing a rehabilitation program.
District Judge Thomas Gilbert returned to the bench this week following a four-week rehab program that he entered after being spotted smoking marijuana at the concert in Detroit.
Gilbert will eventually hear criminal cases, except those involving drunken driving and marijuana.
Chief District Judge Michael Haley said the restrictions placed on Gilbert’s docket will be indefinite. Gilbert has called his decision to smoke marijuana at the concert on October the stupidest thing he’s ever done and he apologised as he prepared for his return to the bench.
Since he went on voluntary leave November 6, the board of governors for the bar association that represents the district has called for his resignation. – Sapa-AP