Federal judge nominee receives 3 misconduct charges from Kentucky judicial commission

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission has filed three misconduct charges against Judge Daniel Ballou.

The charges stem from a video an attorney posted from a McCreary County courtroom last year.

The commission alleges Ballou summoned the attorney without explanation, interrupted her apology and signed an order banning her from having electronic devices at courthouses in McCreary and Whitley counties before hearing from her.

Ballou said the video violated courtroom rules. He denies misconduct and wants the charges dismissed.

The commission is expected to set a hearing. No date was included in the document.