Prejudicial Judge John R. Stegner Applies for Idaho Supreme Court

By Edward Snook
Investigative Reporter

Judge John R. Stegner

Stegner Is Not Qualified

One example, clearly showing that Stegner is not qualified is that of his recent actions in the Walker case, out of Grangeville, Idaho.
On February 24, 2017, Attorney Wes Hoyt, Attorney for Dorothy Walker, filed a Motion to recuse Stegner from the Walker case due to his “Bias and Prejudice.” Hoyt gave numerous factually backed instances in his Motion proving that Stegner was indeed biased and prejudiced. The article featuring much of Hoyt’s Motion can be read here. Stegner subsequently removed himself from the case.
One of the Canons (rules) for judges in Idaho states, “A judge should personally observe the high standards so that the integrity and independence of the judiciary will be preserved.” (Canon 1.) Stegner has violated this Canon and others as well, showing he is completely unfit to sit on the Idaho Supreme Court. In fact, he should be removed from the position he currently holds as Judge for the Second District.