Former Creek County Judge Donald Thompson faces two civil lawsuits

More legal troubles for a former Creek County judge accused of using a sexual device in court. Judge Donald Thompson now faces two separate federal lawsuits from two former employees. <br/><br/>6 in

Friday, June 3rd 2005, 6:16 am

By: News On 6

More legal troubles for a former Creek County judge accused of using a sexual device in court. Judge Donald Thompson now faces two separate federal lawsuits from two former employees.

6 in the Morning reporter Omar Villafranca says in the two lawsuits filed, Lisa Foster and Zelma Hindman claim they were fired because of Judge Thompson's actions. The two women also say they worked in a sexually hostile work environment created by Thompson and that caused them emotional stress.

Thompson faces three felony counts of indecent exposure. The charges stem from allegations he used a sexual device in court during two murder trials. Thompson denies the charges and says the device was just a gag gift that was given to him.

Foster was a court reporter and believes Thompson fired her because she told the state about his behavior in court. Hindman was Thompson's secretary and bailiff. She says Thompson fired her because he believed she gave evidence of misconduct to authorities.

Both women name the State of Oklahoma as a defendant and both want monetary damages.

Judge Thompson's trial on the three felony counts starts September 26th.