L.A. judge Robert Draper removed from office by state commission

The California Commission on Judicial Performance removed Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Robert Draper from office Tuesday after upholding 17 findings of misconduct. The 84-year-old judge faced allegations including sexual harassment, racist remarks and mistreatment of colleagues. Draper lost his bid for reelection earlier this year and denied wrongdoing, according to the Los Angeles Times.