Published October 19, 2016
A former Arkansas judge accused of giving lighter sentences to defendants in exchange for nude photos and sexual acts is due in court for a detention hearing.
Authorities say former Cross County District Judge Joseph Boeckmann has been held in protective custody in a Little Rock jail since his arrest Monday. A federal grand jury indicted Boeckmann earlier this month on fraud, bribery, witness tampering and other charges.
A Pulaski County Sheriff's Office spokesman says Boeckmann is on suicide watch. Boeckmann is due in federal court at 2 p.m. Wednesday, when his bond could be set.
Boeckmann, who resigned earlier this year, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/arkansas-ex-judge-indicted-on-federal-charges-due-in-court