On Friday, January 31, 2025, Cleveland Scene reported that Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze has admitted to breaching multiple rules of judicial conduct and is now facing an additional misconduct claim from the Ohio Disciplinary Counsel, according to court records.
The latest allegations are linked to Celebrezze’s longstanding relationship with court-appointed receiver Mark Dottore. In her official response to the new charges, Celebrezze conceded that she violated three rules of judicial conduct.
The new misconduct claim asserts that Celebrezze failed to recuse herself from a divorce case involving Dottore. The charge indicates that this failure to recuse was a significant oversight, especially following a prior decision by Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy, who had removed Celebrezze from another case involving Dottore due to similar concerns.
The ongoing scrutiny of Celebrezze’s actions raises questions about judicial ethics and the potential implications for her position. The Ohio Disciplinary Counsel continues to investigate the matter, and further developments are anticipated as the case unfolds.
Source: Cleveland Scene
