The home of Monroe County District Court Judge David Carruth was raided by the FBI on Wednesday, according to Kark news.
At this point, it’s unclear why federal agents were searching the judge’s home.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Eastern District of Arkansas confirmed Thursday morning the FBI search is part of an ongoing Department of Justice investigation.
Federal authorities said the judge has not been arrested.
In 2018, the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission admonished Judge Carruth in connection with a case where he was accused of talking with people involved in cases pending in court.
A spokesperson for the FBI Little Rock confirmed Wednesday federal agents were conducting an ‘authorized law enforcement operation’ at two different locations. The spokeswoman was unable to confirm if the operation was related to Judge Carruth.
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