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A North Carolina judge, Brian Lewis, is under investigation after allegedly displaying a firearm in a courtroom—reportedly with its laser sight aimed at a clerk’s office employee in July. The Judicial Standards Commission is probing whether the incident was intentional and if Lewis spoke to the employee, but no official statements have emerged from the judge, sheriff’s office, or commission. A veteran prosecutor turned judge, Lewis could face anything from a warning to removal if misconduct is confirmed. The process remains largely private, with potential criminal charges being the only path to public disclosure. The case highlights the delicate balance of judicial decorum and the serious consequences when it’s breached.

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