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law3 hours ago•5 min saved

Unidentified federal judge sanctioned for in-chambers affair and political entanglements

A federal judge, whose identity and district are private, was disciplined by the 11th Circuit for a two-year extramarital affair with a high-ranking police officer, sex in the judge’s chambers during work hours, attendance at a partisan political event, and false statements to investigators; sanctions included letters of apology to six former clerks, stepping down as chief judge, and avoiding Judicial Conference committees, with the panel noting potential for rehabilitation.

via CNBC|

#11th-circuit #federal-judge #judicial-misconduct

politics20 days ago•2 min saved

11th Circuit blocks Trump-era mandatory immigration detention

The 11th Circuit ruled that the Trump administration could not detain all migrants without bond under its policy, adding to rulings against the policy across circuits and setting up potential Supreme Court review.

via Axios|

#11th-circuit #detention-policy #ice

politics1 month ago•97 min saved

Court Nixes Roy Moore Defamation Victory in $8.2M Award

An 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel vacated Roy Moore’s $8.2 million defamation award, saying Moore as a public figure failed to prove the defendant acted with actual malice in a 2017 Senate campaign ad by Senate Majority PAC; the court characterized the decision as at most a negligent misstep rather than malice, prompting potential further appeals, including a possible Supreme Court look at the malice standard. Moore’s suit tied to allegations of sexual misconduct, including a reference to a 14-year-old in a mall anecdote; SMP said the ruling vindicates its ad, while Moore’s attorney hinted at seeking review.}

via MS NOW|

#11th-circuit #actual-malice #defamation

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Appeals court voids Roy Moore defamation verdict over 2017 PAC ad

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed an $8.2 million defamation verdict Roy Moore won against Senate Majority PAC over a 2017 political ad, vacating the verdict and ordering summary judgment in PAC's favor after finding the evidence failed to prove actual malice.

via NBC News|

#11th-circuit #appeals-court #defamation

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

11th Circuit Overturns $8.2M Libel Verdict in Roy Moore Case

An 11th Circuit panel unanimously reversed a jury’s $8.2 million verdict against Senate Majority PAC over a 2017 ad about Roy Moore, ruling the plaintiffs failed to prove the group acted with actual malice and that the ad’s use of cited articles did not clearly imply the alleged misconduct; the court noted the ad was vetted and at most any error was negligent rather than malicious, overturning libel and invasion-of-privacy findings.

via Politico|

#11th-circuit #alabama #defamation

legaljudicial2 years ago•3 min saved

"Legal Analyst Warns of Threats to Trump Case Witnesses as Judge Considers Protective Order"

Judge Cannon has ruled that the public interest outweighs the protective order in the Trump case, prompting backlash from Special Counsel Jack Smith who argues that unsealing the names of witnesses could deter cooperation and pose safety risks. Critics accuse Cannon of bias for Trump and predict that her ruling will likely be overturned on appeal, citing a lack of legal basis to unseal the witness list and potential danger to witnesses. The 11th Circuit previously reversed Cannon's decision in this case, and experts believe it may do so again.

via Business Insider|

#11th-circuit #judge-cannon #legaljudicial

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Florida Republicans' Voter Restrictions Upheld by Federal Appeals Court.

A federal appeals court has upheld several provisions of a restrictive election law in Florida that was passed by the GOP-controlled legislature in 2021. The 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals reversed most of a ruling by a trial judge last year that said the provisions in question violated the Constitution and the Voting Rights Act by intentionally targeting Black voters. The 11th Circuit, however, did agree with the lower court that one of the challenged provisions of the 2021 law – which banned the “solicitation” of voters within 150 feet of a polling place – was unconstitutionally vague.

via CNN|

#11th-circuit #florida #gop