People v. Waterstone (I), No. 09-015867-01-AR (Wayne Cty. 3rd Cir. Ct., Crim. Div., Sept. 29, 2009)
In the course of drug trafficking trial, the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney allegedly suborned perjury in order to protect the identity of a confidential informant. Judge Waterstone became aware of this perjury and knowingly allowed it to occur. After the defendant was convicted, and the perjury was discovered, defendant sued Waterstone and others, alleging civil rights…