Judge Kozinski Update--discrediting a Judge as trial strategy?

Is the assault on Ninth Circuit Judge Kozinski and resulting ethical investigating simply an attorney's litigation strategy? Apparently the attorney who leaked the website to the press, Cyrus Sanai, has been the subject of charges by Judge Kozinski's wife.

Overlawyed reports:

Cyrus Sanai tells Patterico that his triggering an investigation of Judge Alex Kozinski’s web site is all “part of a litigation strategy” but does not reveal what the other two steps of his three-step strategy is, or more insight into his strategic genius.

In addition, Overlawyered notes that this isn't the first time Sanai has used questionable tactics or arguments:

You may recall the previous post where I discussed criticism of Sanai from Judges Zilly (W.D. Wash.) and Grimes (L.A. Superior Court).

On Patterico, Cyrus Sanai has made available his brief arguing why Zilly’s sanctions order was incorrect. We highly recommend everyone read it, as the brief gives experienced attorneys a strong sense of the merits of Sanai’s arguments.

[hat tip to Overlawyered for the outstanding coverage]

Also, if you're interested Above the Law has news on the judges appointed to investigation Judge Kozinski and a story on how the legal tabloid site is getting pushback over the decision to support Judge Kozinski. (Above the Law)



Finally, from the Onion:
A Los Angeles pornography trial was suspended when it came to light that the judge had bestiality-tinged photos on his personal website. What do you think?

Katla Braidwood, Financial Adviser: "Well, good luck finding a judge that doesn't run a bestiality site."

Jon Harwood,Systems Analyst: "That's nothing. Have you ever seen the stuff on Justice Scalia's website?"