A caring gesture or abuse of power? Lowcountry judge faces rare public disciplinary hearing

Judge Carmen Mullen is facing a disciplinary hearing regarding allegations that she abused her power by attempting to influence police to arrest a family friend in 2017.
Lowcountry Judge Carmen Mullen was accused of abusing her power by trying to convince police to arrest a family friend suffering a psychotic episode in 2017. She maintains she was trying to save his life.
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