Galveston Judge Christopher Dupuy indicted again and arrested again

[TexasTowelie]

GALVESTON — A judge already indicted on eight felony and misdemeanor charges was arrested again Wednesday on a new charge, authorities said.

Judge Christopher Dupuy, who remains suspended without pay from Galveston County Court at Law No. 3, was arrested Wednesday afternoon at the conclusion of testimony in his child custody hearing.

The complete story is at http://www.galvestondailynews.com/news/local_news/article_377d5d60-d3a8-11e2-b223-001a4bcf6878.html
(subscription required).

[font color=green]I don't subscribe to the Galveston Daily News, but his arrest could be related to the following report:[/font]

Ex-wife of Galveston County Court-at-Law Judge Christopher Dupuy claims he planned to kill her

GALVESTON, TX -- The ex-wife of a Galveston judge is seeking a protective order against him claiming he planned to kill her and flee the country.

County Court-at-Law Judge Christopher Dupuy won custody of his two children after divorcing Adrienne Viterna. But he claims she's now refusing to return them after a weekend visit.

His ex-wife sought the protective order at a child custody hearing Friday. Viterna alleges "acts of abuse" that include planning to kill her.

Dupuy called the allegations a personal attack.

More at http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=9116837 .


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