The case in question wasn't about that. Instead, it involved atransplanted Hurricane Katrina victim who claimed to have been unfairly treated by the church and FEMA.

But US District Judge Gary Sharpe said Aretakis had no basis to make such a legal argument. Judge Sharpe called Aretakis' arguments against FEMA absurd - suggesting Aretakis even run for Senate if he was interested in fixing problems.

In the transcript of the ruling, Judge Sharpe said, "It's crystal clear what's going on here...more of the same of the conduct for which you've been sanctioned by numerous courts."

Aretakis admits he's been sanctioned twice before -- one was overturned, the other is on appeal.

"About four or five paragraphs, in a minor way, reference clergy sex abuse, out of 133 paragraphs," said Aretakis.

"Sanctions are not unheard of, but they really are quite rare, and probably most attorneys do not have sanctions on their records, legal expert Paul Der Ohannesian explained.

Sanctions basically mean fines - in this case, over $24,000.

"It is something that goes on a record and is something to be considered perhaps down the road," said Der Ohannesian.

Judge Sharpe gave Aretakis a week to argue why he shouldn't be punished. Aretakis says he will take full advantage of that.

"Papers are ready almost now," said Aretakis.

A spokesman said the church had no comment on the case.

As for the advice on the Senate run, Aretakis say she's actually considering it on a state level, against Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno. He says he's serious.

"The judge may have offered unintended good advice. I have considered for the past year running against Joe Bruno. Family members have offered me a blank check to run," he said.

Bruno responded by saying, "I don't choose my opponents. I just beat them."