Monroe County judge charged with transporting, paying prostitute

MONROE, Mich. – A Monroe County judge is facing charges after allegedly paying for prostitutes.

Monroe County District Judge Jarod Calkins was arraigned Friday following a State Police investigation uncovered evidence that a man matching the 41-year-old’s description was paying women for sexual activity at a hotel.

State Attorney General Bill Schuette’s office charged Calkins with four counts of hiring women for the purpose of prostitution and with one count of transporting a person for that purpose. The latter accusation carries a felony sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

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The alleged trysts occurred in Monroe Township and prompted reports to police. Other 1st District Court judges have disqualified themselves from further proceedings in the case.

Calkins’ bail is $25,000

The Associated Press left a message seeking comment from Calkins’ lawyer Friday.