Many of the judge's critics have cited actions or statements he made in the 1960's and 70's.

He cited various documents and past statements, as is his custom.

They cited recent statements by the company that orders had been strong in the third quarter.

Prosecutors had cited statements he made to the police during an interrogation.

The Court also cited statements from parliament on capital punishment.

For example, he cites their statement that "few whites are now racists."

Judge Kieser dismissed the explanation, citing her statement to the police and notes she had written.

He also said he believed the file was incomplete, citing statements made by the former town manager last spring when the case went to court.

Some have criticized his organization, citing frequent militant statements.