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Just three days after being indicted on 57 felony charges, former Mobile County Circuit Court Judge Herman Thomas had his law license suspended by the state bar.
Tony McClain, general counsel for the Alabama Bar, confirmed that an order came down Monday suspending Thomas’ law license.
“We got an order this afternoon from the disciplinary commission suspending Thomas’ law license,” McClain said.
He added that if Thomas chooses to appeal the suspension, a hearing must be set within seven days. McClain also said the bar has two options at this point concerning Thomas; it can either move forward with disbarment proceedings, or it can wait to see if he is convicted on one of the 57 charges levied against him. If he is convicted of a felony, he will essentially automatically lose his license.
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McClain said the latter of those two is the more likely course of action, as law enforcement agencies generally have more resources such proceeding than does the bar.
Contacted late Monday afternoon, Thomas’ attorney Robert “Cowboy Bob” Clark said he had not yet been given official notification of his client’s suspension, adding that he’d only heard about it.
“They know I represent Herman. I can’t understand why I wasn’t given a copy,” Clark said. “They’re just piling on now.”
McClain said a copy of the suspension would be provided to Clark immediately.
bluedotbama says:
April 05, 2009
08:31 PM
Who doesn't prey on ignorance? Education, information, intelligence are our defenses.
mobeeleel says:
April 04, 2009
11:20 PM
Proud I'll say this, as a white man who went to the rally, it was an embarrassment. To have 200 black people stand there and essentially blame all their worldly troubles on the evil of white folks was a bit much. Of course there are awful white people, just as there are awful black people.
It was shocking to hear so much anger and hatred voiced by people who didn't seem to have a grasp of even the most basic facts of the case.
Herman seems to prey on ignorance.
proud says:
April 04, 2009
09:12 PM
I am so embarrassed!!!! I am a black man and it appears that all we know how to do is Rally! Now can someone tell me why are we rallying? We have no facts, we nothing of the case. Why would we neglect to support the Justice System? What about the victims or the alledge victims?
Mr. Tyson... Do your Job! Mr. Clark, do your job! May the best man win.
I wouldn't be caught in no type situation such as this i.e. rally, support group, legal fees, no none of the above. If Judge Thomas is innocent, then he will be cleared of the charges. If he is guilty, he must serve his time in state prison.
Don't be a fool just because someone call you to support Thomas.
itsallindaplan says:
April 02, 2009
03:36 PM
This newspaper is doing a great job covering but some of your souces are wrong and looks oneway. Thanks for keeping us informed.
itsallindaplan says:
April 02, 2009
03:35 PM
Real City Girl. I am with whats right but thing thing about it is the ones whos are calling Thomas out does not want to be helped. They are looking for get rich quick. Sorry to say. If Thomas did it he should be punished. Right now its all hear say. None of the families have said well it has happened to us and we want this done. They are bringing everything else to the public eye. They need to fess up and come out and if its true they will be helped. But how does it go by for so long. These boys are of age and no way possible somebody going to do that which was said unwilling no matter what. If he checked out these prisioners. Who is he to keep them from escaping.... Too many loop holes. We upstate are just looking at it if the South will never change. I will be visiting and I will support the Rally for Thomas until the DA can put out concrete info....otheriwse they are just buying BS time.
billybob says:
April 02, 2009
02:12 PM
Just lost my lunch Homer.Finally, the bar did it. They were just waiting on charges to be brought. The statute should not be a matter of concern any longer. Hope they expedite the trial. I bet not.Judge is on vacation anyway!!
itsallindaplan says:
April 02, 2009
01:54 PM
Sad folks... read one thing and know everyone has come to their own conclusion. No not all the black community are supporting him and not all the white community is against him. Truth in it or not. Nothing has been proven. None of these inmates can make physical descriptons of when and where. His office How ironic... But guess what Long as we live troubles will rise and Let's see when the next bag or worms open on the other good ole boys downtown. Hey Tyson we got you by the balls now and its going to come out!!!
realcitygirl says:
April 01, 2009
04:28 PM
Say, ya'll all want to set up a rally in support of all the victims of Slimey Thomas? Where is the black community in reaching out to them? Where is the naacp in fighting for the victims' rights? God help us all.
richard_tysons_schlong says:
April 01, 2009
09:21 AM
Diogenes – What are you, crazy? Hermie can't pull the King of Hearts from the bottom of his house of cards. That would leave my brother (who hasn't ever had a full frontal nudity scene in a movie) with no chance at pretending to investigate anything! That's also not consistent with the race card they insist on pulling. Their defense will collapse into a pile of rubble if they keep that up!
As for rubbing your head on Herman's naked body.....
I guess it's ok, but only if you're over 21.
–RTS
proud says:
March 31, 2009
06:50 PM
Where is the Justice department? This case is bigger than we can imagine!!! Huh, city officials, Police officers, Judge, Drugs, 13 vehicles with drug dealers and criminals driving them, the account at the fraturnity house, drugs money etc.
We must not relent, we must restore faith and trust in our justice system.
John Tyson don't relent, go for this one this is your legacy!
Mother Hermie Yvette Thomas.
proud says:
March 31, 2009
06:41 PM
Thomas, Thomas, Thomas, go sit down! If your lawyer had any sense, he would have advised you not to fight the suspension, that would only open up another can of worms. Cowboy Bod Clark doesn't have a defense at all. I certainly would hope the black community would have enough sense not to rally with Thomas, Clark nor anyone else who is corrupt.
I believe in the Rev. Al Sharpton, but even Al would have enough intellengence not to fight this one. We all know that you win some and yyou loose some. The Rev. should maintain his credibility and integrity by not getting involved in the situation.
Thomas, face up admit your guilt and do your time. We as a Black People will not support you in this matter!!!!! You Spanked the boys, now the Men will Spank you for sure. I knkow you are not afraid are you? Rember now, the shoe was on was on the other foot, but now it's on your feet.
When you get to prison, get you about two guys to take care of you and you may be okay. What happened to the 15 year old kid Thomas? You are a sad pick of sh..!!!!
maggie says:
March 31, 2009
01:34 PM
Damn Homer,
That is just gross. lol But funny as hell in a queer sort of way. If you do follow through with the oil deal, from what I have read about Herman, you better use plenty of protection and I don't mean protection made in China.
maggie
shelby95ksj says:
March 31, 2009
10:36 AM
Right ON, Proud!
proud says:
March 31, 2009
10:08 AM
Can anyone tell me if there will be an investigtion on the death of the 15 year old kid that Thomas allegedly sodomized anally. The F.B.I should also investigate the allegations of the account where the high ranking city official and police officers were seen with Hermie at the fraturnity house.
I beg you for the sake of our children, community, legal and judicial system these things must be done! The statue of limitation should not apply to these victims because the allegation were brought forward and the D.A. decided to sit on it for whatever reason.
The Feds. should also audit the financial books at the Phenoix Program to assure the public that our funds are being spent appropriately. Thomas is a dominatrix when it comes to sex. Think of the Power he had on those he abuse. The hit them as hard as to leave marks on some of them. Now what would you choose a paddling or 20, 30 or more years in prison?
WHAT About the DRUGS accounts? This guy should be executed if convicted. But I know Big Joe is waiting on him in State Prison. Oh Hermie, what goes around comes around.
jagsouthern says:
March 30, 2009
10:39 PM
I think Herman is doing nothing for the bow tie industry during these tough times. He should dress more casual like his lawyer and pull out an old leisure suit.
monkeyfish says:
March 30, 2009
08:52 PM
Homer, go get a HEALTHY hobby and stop being so gross.
diogenes says:
March 30, 2009
08:29 PM
Herman should save himself. He should go the the F.B.I. and ask to be put in the witness protect program and make a proffer. He should finally do the honorable act of a good citizen. Herman could throw himself on the mercy of the court and offer to clean up mobile. He knows who the crooked cops are, where they work, what they have done, and the good that can be accomplished with cleaning house all for the good of his fellowman. This is the Easter season and he should take full advantage of this time of catharsis. Tell it all and be healed while there is still time.
mobeeleel says:
March 30, 2009
08:01 PM
Looks like Lagniappe beat the Press-register again.
I guess that's old news now.
If you want to rub your head on Herman's naked body, all you have to do is ask him.
homer says:
March 30, 2009
07:32 PM
I want to dip my head in oil and rub it all over your naked body.