Kinder, gentler 2nd Circuit softens Scheindlin criticism, but sticks with removal order

The federal appeals court that booted Judge Shira Scheindlin from a stop-and-frisk case is softening its criticism of her actions in the case. The New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals clarified on Wednesday that the “long-serving and distinguished jurist” committed no misconduct, though the panel still believes she…