The Brooklyn-based Court Officer suspended in June for posting illustrations of former President Barack Obama with a noose around his neck and Secretary Hillary Clinton being taken to the gallows has been fired.Â
Terri Napolitano, a Sergeant and a 17-year court officer, was terminated last month by Deputy Chief Administrative Judge George Silver. A Clear Message
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said the officerâs Dec. 3 firing was based on a recommendation of the Judicial Hearing Officer who heard evidence during Ms. Napolitanoâs disciplinary hearing earlier this year.Â
âThe determination to separate the offending officer from her service sends a clear message, and it underscores our commitment to eliminate racial bias and intolerance from our court system,â Judge DiFiore said in her weekly video address Dec. 28.Â