Morris B. Sachs
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- Jan 30, 1891The Judge Who Played Faro: Port Townsend’s Bar Association Moves to Impeach Morris SachsIn a stunning display of civic outrage, local attorneys and property owners present sworn affidavits to the state legislature alleging that Superior Court Judge Morris B. Sachs regularly gambled on illegal faro games and prejudged cases before hearing them.Port Townsend, WA
- Feb 3, 1891The Judge and the Gambling DenJefferson County’s legal establishment formally accuses their Superior Court judge of frequenting gambling houses and pre-judging cases.Port Townsend, WA
- Feb 4, 1891A Scandal in Port TownsendA Superior Court judge abruptly shutters his court amid intense pressure from the local bar association and calls for his impeachment.Port Townsend, WA
- Feb 13, 1891The Gambling Judge of Port TownsendA state legislative committee moves to impeach Superior Court Judge Morris B. Sachs after reports surface of him frequenting saloons, playing faro, and ruling on cases involving family members.Port Townsend, WA