That I find this story so hilarious probably says more about me than the cross-dressing federal judge in question, but as they say these days, it is what it is. The punch line is probably the best part.
[Federal Judge Robert] Somma worked in private practice for years in Boston before he was appointed to the bench by President Bush in December 2004.
Yes, the fact that Bush appointed him as a federal bankruptcy judge does crack me up, but let’s start at the beginning.
Somma’s Mercedes-Benz E320 sedan hit a pick-up truck from behind about 11:29 p.m. on Feb. 6, the police report said. No one was hurt.
Somma, who lives in Newbury, Mass., fumbled in his purse for his driver’s license before handing it to the officer who later arrested him, the police report shows.
“He had a difficult time locating his license in his purse. He passed over it multiple times before removing it,” officer Paul J. Thompson wrote in his report.
The officer offered no other details with regard to the judge’s attire or accessories. Nor would representatives of the Manchester Police Department or the city solicitor’s office, which worked out the negotiated plea agreement with Somma’s lawyer…
But lots of other people did offer those details, of which Audrey Hepburn would have been proud.
When authorities removed him from the vehicle, they said he wore a black women’s cocktail dress, fishnet stockings and high heels.
But in his mug shot, the judge appears to be wearing blue eye shadow. Way to wreck a really chic look, Robert.
And where, you might ask, was the judge going that night dressed that way?
Somma told police he had been at the Breezeway Pub where he had one gin and tonic about two hours earlier, the police report reveals. He later said he drank two gin and tonics.
The Breezeway Pub, at 14 Pearl St., bills itself as “New Hampshire’s favorite gay and alternative bar,” according to its web site.
The arresting officer reported Somma smelled of alcohol, slurred his speech and fell backwards against the door frame while getting out of his car.
The Boston-based judge chose the bar in question, according to local rumor, because his wife, Wendy, was out of town and no one knew him in New Hampshire. Sounds like Wendy is pretty cool, though.
“I suspect that he will not be interested in talking to anyone from the newspaper, and I’m his wife,” said a woman who answered the telephone at the judge’s home yesterday. She referred media calls to Gary H. Wente, chief administrative officer for the First Circuit Courts.
Somma showed his sense of style to the end. He phoned in his resignation from a vacation spot in the Caribbean. If I were him, I think I’d just stay there.
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Not a Bush Appointee:
From boston.com:
Somma was appointed by the judges of the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to a 14-year renewable term in 2004. He was one of five federal bankruptcy judges in Massachusetts.
I guess cross dressing and faggotry are only acceptable if the perpeptrators are Liberals.
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Dunno if anyone’s mentioned this so far, but bankruptcy judges aren’t appointed by the president. Our girl was appointed by the judges of the 1st circuit in Boston.
Seems like their are alot of gay conservative’s out there. Living their secret lives and denouncing others for the same. HYPOCRITES
I worked at the same firm as Bob Somma more than 20 years ago when I was a new law school graduate. I had little contact with him, but it was obvious to me that he was extremely intelligent and knew his subject cold. He also treated me with a lot more respect than some of his partners, and far more than other lawyers I worked with at other firms.
I do not practice bankruptcy law, but I have heard from someone who does at a very high level that Judge Somma is highly regarded and that he is known for doing his best to find the best solution for everyone, both the bankrupt and the creditors, and that he is willing to be creative to reach that result.
I agree with everyone who has chided people for being reflexively negative about Judge Somma that they would do well to have a couple of facts in hand before they start throwing stones.
People, do some homework, I urge you. This judge IS NOT a conservative and this level judge is not through a presidential appointment at all (they are appointed by the circuit). Do some homework or you just sound angry and stupid. I know this judge personally and he is a liberal guy and you are heading down the wrong road with this. Read some of his cases and do some basic homework people.
Bankruptcy judges are not political appointees of the President. They are appointed by other judges.
This was a good, largely pro-consumer judge.
STOP reflexively attacking a good man who made a mistake in your efforts to get at Bush. This isn’t one of Bush’s troops. Not even close.
And he does not deserve it.
Bush is of the same ‘ilk’ folks. Research Jeff Gannon or Johnny Gosch and you’ll find a bald dude Bush kisses on the forehead and allows free reign of the white whore house. The guy runs two gay military porn websites. This isn’t restricted to Repugs though, When ‘Poppy’ Bush was running coke during his term, Clinton was snorting it and running it through Mena AK and killing kids to keep it quiet and Jr. Bush LAUNDERED the money at Harken Energy. Now they’re taking the GUNS! We’re in trouble folks. Wake up, STOCK UP and PREPARE for what’s next.
Hey morons, Bankrputcy Judges are appointed by the President, they are appointed by the Court of Appeals for that district, in this case the not so conservative 1st Circuit.
Here’s a quarter, buy a f*ckin clue
Bankruptcy Judges are NOT appointed by the President. They are appointed by the Court of Appeals for that Circuit.
What a lineup of a holes on this site. Bush didn’t appoint Somma. Federal bankruptcy judges are not appointed by the President.
The guy is a Democrat. Check all his donations.
Stupid liberals are so amusing.
People that gravitate to positions of power tend to be perverts, degenerates and sociopaths. It doesn’t matter if they are republican or not. It’s the issue of filling a dominant role that the stupid average person doesn’t understand as they submit themselves to those in power. Wakey wakey stupid public.
People, stop saying the “people on the left”.. Yes, do your research and use your wisdom. There are always stories from the “right” or “left”. If you think that one side is holier than thou, then unfortunately you are quite naive. Also, there are some of us in the middle who don’t follow someone just because they wear a badge of a certain color. If you knowingly back someone from your party knowing that there is a better candidate from “the other” party, then you seriously need to think about your loyalties. Would you rather be married to someone in your party who always cheats on you? Or would you rather be married to someone of any other party that makes you a better person and honestly makes you happy? Please, yes, do some research as mentioned from above, but don’t let anyone convince you that only one party cheats. ALL politicians play a shuffle-game.
Stop typing and RESEARCH. If you get your info from CNN or ABC or NBC or CBS or F(puke)OX then you are being misled. If you don’t believe me, then you have just proved to yourself that you haven’t researched or thought for yourself.
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I read most of the comments, and was hard pressed to find a positive comment. What difference dose it make what a person wears. People are different in every sense of the word. I think that if a man wants to wear dresses, that it is okay. I am so sick and tired of all of the mis conception out there. If it dose not effect you personally, than why let it bother you. You people are so full of hatred and ignorance that someone elses life style offends you. LET IT GO and GET OVER YOURSELVES!!! Every one has the right to be who they are and who they want to be. It is all of the bigots in this world that make everything so difficult for every one else.
Ninnis asked how to distinguish between a “black women’s cocktail dress” and a “white women’s cocktail dress.” The answer: One is black and the other is white. Ninnis either was joking or does not know the difference between the words “women” and “woman.”