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Judge Rocks Courtroom in Elvis Wig, Resigns
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Judge Thornhill wore an Elvis wig and played his music in court.
- He discussed his political affiliation from the bench.
- Thornhill agreed to a six-month unpaid suspension before resignation.
Saint Charles County Circuit Judge Matthew Thornhill has agreed to resign following multiple misconduct findings. The judge appeared in court on Halloween wearing a prominent Elvis Presley-style wig and played the musician's songs from his phone.
During court proceedings, Thornhill made politically charged statements, mentioning his campaign and preferred candidates. He also admitted to inappropriately delivering a personal reference in a juvenile adoption case.
Thornhill will undergo a six-month unpaid suspension before his resignation. He is permanently disqualified from seeking any judicial position in Missouri.
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