In France, justice is blind...and now we know why.

MASTURBATING JUDGE CAN'T BE FIRED

PARIS October 3, 2005 (Metro Paris) - Slightly schizophrenic, Judge Philippe Zamour sometimes went shopping dressed in his professional robe and was once found impersonating Johnny Hallyday. In October 2003, witnesses saw Judge Zamour, 41, masturbating in the courtroom. He admitted to the deed and was suspended for several weeks. After undergoing medical treatment, he was cleared to go back to work part-time. On Tuesday, the French board of lawyers told the minister of Justice - who wanted to fire him - that Zamour cannot be sanctioned since he wasn't convicted of any crime. However he may end up being paid to stay home until he retires, like three other French jusges suffering from mental problems.

M. Zamour has asked to be returned to bench. Patrice Davost, speaking for the Conseil supérieur de la magistrature (CSM) says he will not, maintaining - quite sensibly - that those who come before the bar "have the right to judges who behave normally".

LE MINISTÈRE DE LA JUSTICE VEUT ÉCARTER LE JUGE MASTURBATEUR
[JUSTICE MINISTRY WANTS TO RETIRE MASTURBATOR JUDGE]

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Guess he leaves a lot of tissues around for his girlfriend to pick up.