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Kyle R. Canning became a judge in the rural town of Altona, N.Y., in January 2018. Six weeks later, he posted an image of a noose in front of a black background on his Facebook page.

“IF WE WANT TO MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN WE WILL HAVE TO MAKE EVIL PEOPLE FEAR PUNISHMENT AGAIN,” the post shouted in large white letters at the top of the image.

The post was brought to the attention of the state Commission on Judicial Conduct. In June, after an investigation into the matter was opened, Mr. Canning stepped down. By order of the commission, he agreed to never be a judge again.

The investigation was closed by the commission last week and made public on Tuesday.

Mr. Canning is not a lawyer — he delivers bread for a living, he said in an interview. Having a legal background is not required for town judges in New York State, though some specialized training is necessary before ascending to the bench.