Kozinski disciplines himself

In its editorial, "Free country,” The Times asks, "so what?" about Judge Alex Kozinski's collecting of pornographic material while presiding over an obscenity trial. Well, here's what: Kozinski, who recused himself from the case and declared a mistrial, has been arguing for years for tighter restrictions on federal judges.

By Lara A. Bazelon

June 17, 2008