"Oklahoma Judge Resigns After Sending 500+ Texts During Murder Trial"

Oklahoma judge Traci Soderstrom resigned after sending over 500 texts from the bench during a murder trial, including messages mocking prosecutors and using emojis. She agreed not to seek judicial office again in Oklahoma. The texts, which were revealed in an investigation, showed her making inappropriate comments and showing bias towards the defense attorney. Soderstrom was facing removal from the bench over accusations of neglect of duty, oppression in office, lack of proper temperament, and failure to supervise her office.