Name: Matthew Antush
Title: Judge
Court: Spokane Municipal Court
County: Spokane
Discipline: Admonishment
Method of Resolution: Stipulation
Discipline Date: 11/19/2021
Canons Violated:Canon 1: Rules 1.1 and 1.2 and Canon 2: Rules 2.2, 2.3, and 2.10
Summary: From an agreed statement of facts, Spokane Municipal Court Judge Matthew Antush stipulated that he violated Canon 1, Rules 1.1 and 1.2, and Canon 2, Rules 2.2, 2.3 and 2.10 of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Judge Antush violated the Code by making comments that were critical of the prosecution’s case in a matter over which he was presiding and that was pending before a jury. He made the comments to two court employees after a hearing, not realizing he was broadcasting over a YouTube connection that was left running after the hearing concluded. The Commission admonished Judge Antush and ordered him to promptly review the Code.
Case Documents Available:
Certificate of Completion and Order filed 2/4/2022.
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Admonishment filed 11/19/2021.