Speaker Coughlin Calls for Removal of Judges Silva and Troiano

(TRENTON) – Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex) issued the following statement calling for the removal of Judge Marcia Silva and Judge James Troiano:

“The conduct and comments by both Judge Marcia Silva and Judge James Troiano are alarming and indefensible, and hold no place in the court of law.

“As a parent and a former judge, I hold those who represent the court and our justice system to the highest standards. I have always had confidence in our justice system and stand with the decision made by the Appellate Court, determining Judge Silva failed to maintain professional competence in her role as a judge as it pertains to this case.

“The victims in both cases have alleged serious crimes. While I have full faith and confidence that the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct will review these matters with the urgency and gravity such conduct requires, I believe that the judicial system is better served by the resignation or the immediate removal of Judge Silva and Judge Troiano.”