Za Qe Hamilton County Municipal Court CourtHouse 1000 Main STREET Cincinnati, On10 45202 Preston JuDoe October 23, 2015 ‘TeLePHOne Mevssa A. Powers (19) 900143 Fax (519) 946.5145 ‘To Whom It May Concern: ‘Cm writing to recommend Kimball Perry for potential employment. {Ihave known Kimball for many years through his work as a journalist, first when I was an Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor and for the last few years as a Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge, ‘Through his work and personality, Kimball is known for his fairness and accuracy. In many cases before ‘me, he has taken some difficult legal issues and written about them in ways that were easy to comprehend. ‘Kimball also is great at finding stories that make you feel. I preside over a Veterans Court where veterans charged with misdemeanors afe given, instead of punishment, treatment and ways to cope. Kimball wrote story about one Veterans Court graduation ceremony that was quite touching, ‘Asa prosecutor, [helped convict serial killer Joseph Paul Franklin, Kimball covered that tral and his coverage was very fair and accurate, tld ina professional way despite the horrible facts of the murders of ‘wo boys. Everyone in the courthouse knows if you want to know what's going on, read Kimball either in the paper, online of using social media where he excels. He cares about his work, the people the issues and the community. He is highly respected and has earned that reputation, highly recommend Kimball. Resppeffully, ‘Melissa Powers Presiding Judge Hamilton County Municipal Court MAP/Al