Judge Frank Del Vero Quits

(Lansing, Michigan) Hounded by charges of sexual harassment, Michigan District Court Judge Frank Del Vero announced his retirement in a letter to Gov. Jennifer Granholm. He's been accused of making comments about sex and women's breasts in court hallways, in his chambers and in the clerk's office. One case brought against him by his former secretary, Susan LeuVoy, was settled out of court for $150,000.

Regarding his career, Del Vero, 61, stated that he has "many fond memories while serving."

My take is that the comments and behavior of Judge Del Vero would probably not have been considered harassment 40 years ago when he started his legal career. However, in the ensuing time, the rules of acceptable male-female interactions in the workplace have been revised dramatically. Frank Del Vero was probably playing by the old rules and got called on it.