Herman Thomas Will Plead Not Guilty

The former Mobile judge will enter a not guilty plea next week on charges he paddled inmates and forced them to perform sexual acts in exchange for leniency.

By: Jamie Burch | WKRG
Published: April 17, 2009

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Former judge Herman Thomas will plea not guilty to sex crimes that could cost him his law license and his freedom.

Thomas' attorney, Bob Clarke told News 5 that he is working on the paperwork and plans to file it Tuesday.

Thomas was arrested last month after a grand jury returned a 57 count indictment accusing him of paddling inmates and forcing them to perform sexual acts in exchange for leniency. The Alabama Bar then suspended his license.

This morning, the judge had conference call with Clarke and Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson to discuss the case.

The trial is expected to be scheduled for late September or early October.