In a 30-page order scheduled to be filed in Henderson County today, Judge Robert C. Ervin of Burke County spelled out 378 points from the inquiry and concluded that Newman's action warranted his removal under a state law governing a complaint filed with the Clerk of Superior Court to oust an elected prosecutor for midconduct.
"Based on the foregoing finding of fact and conclusions of law, it is hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that Gregory A. Newman is hereby permanently removed from office as district attorney and his salary shall be terminated as of the date of the filing of this order," Ervin wrote.