ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2013 An Orange County circuit judge who was accused of making more than 900 political contributions has resigned from the bench.<\/p>\n
Diana Tennis, who has served as a judge in Orange and Osceola counties since 2015, was accused last year of contributing approximately $29,000 to Democratic candidates and political organizations.<\/p>\n
The state Judicial Qualifications Commission alleged that the contributions violated Florida\u2019s Code of Judicial Conduct.<\/p>\n
Tennis had agreed to a public reprimand, records show, but the Florida Supreme Court rejected the proposed agreement in June. <\/p>\n
In a subsequent order, the state\u2019s highest court said it would impose a suspension and fine in addition to the reprimand.<\/p>\n
Tennis\u2019 resignation takes effect Friday, according to a court spokesperson. Her term was scheduled to end in January, and she was not seeking reelection.<\/p>\n
\u201cJudge Tennis is an outstanding judge who has diligently served the Central Florida community with distinction and integrity for many years,\u201d said Warren Lindsey, Tennis\u2019s attorney. \u201cHer retirement will be a loss to the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
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