Update:

Judge Elizabeth Halverson's attempt to get her hearing discontinued has been denied. Her hearing will continue as scheduled.

On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Robert Jones decided there will be no emergency order to stop the hearings, which began Monday. Judge Jones did, however, set an August 14 date for Halverson to argue for a preliminary injunction to stop any more commission moves against her.

Halverson says she is being denied due process and the hearings are diminishing her chances of winning next Tuesday's primary and reelection in November.

Halverson is accused of sleeping on the job, communicating with jurors while not in the presence of an attorney, and mishandling trials.

Information from the Associated Press.

Sparks fly as a suspended judge responds to accusations of abuse and incompetence. The voters of Clark County elected her as District Court Judge, but now, Elizabeth Halverson is the one under fire on the witness stand. After being suspended from the bench a year ago, her misconduct hearing is underway, and Tuesday night, things took a dramatic turn.

News 3's Steve Crupi reports that day two of the hearing wrapped up Tuesday night, with Halverson on the stand, screaming "No," refusing to accept blame for any misconduct. Testimony ended with a series of strong denials from Elizabeth Halverson that she verbally or physically abused members of her staff.

When the Judicial Disciplinary hearing began Monday, former bailiff Johnnie Jordan gave emotional testimony, saying that Halverson treated him like he personal assistant. And Tuesday, Halverson was able to respond to those accusations, saying she never touched him, nor did she ever force him to be at work before 7 a.m.

Neither Halverson nor her attorney say they believe that the hearing is a fair proceeding. They will both go to Federal Court Wednesday morning to, they hope, stop the whole thing by obtaining a temporary restraining order against the Commission conducting the hearing. Halverson believes that her political enemies have conspired to sabotage her career. The Halverson hearing will resume Wednesday afternoon, provided that her request for a temporary restraining order is denied.

Court officials allege that Halverson fell asleep during trials, created a hostile work environment for her staff, and conducted improper conversations with jurors during deliberations without an attorney present. Technically, she is still a judge and continues to draw her full salary, even while on suspension.