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politics9 days ago•3 min saved

DOJ Files Misconduct Complaints Against Minnesota Judges Over Immigration Criticism

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a judicial misconduct complaint against six of the seven active federal district judges in Minnesota, demanding their recusal from cases involving the Department of Homeland Security. The action follows a New York Times interview where the judges criticized the administration's handling of immigration enforcement during 'Operation Metro Surge.' Attorney General Todd Blanche labeled the comments 'overtly political' and a violation of judicial ethics, while court officials and the judges themselves argue they acted within ethical guidelines protecting judicial independence.

via CBS News|

#federal-courts #immigration-enforcement #judicial-ethics

politics9 days ago•1 min saved

DOJ Files Misconduct Complaints Against Minnesota Judges Over NYT Interviews

The Department of Justice has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against seven active federal judges in Minnesota, demanding their recusal from all cases involving the Department of Homeland Security. The action follows a New York Times interview in which the judges criticized the administration’s handling of immigration enforcement. While the DOJ argues the comments violated ethical rules and displayed bias, the judges and court officials maintain they were acting within established guidelines regarding judicial independence.

via CNBC|

#doj #immigration #judicial-misconduct

law4 months ago•10 min saved

Georgia Federal Judge Reprimanded for Two‑Year In‑Chambers Affair

A federal judge in Georgia, Eleanor Ross of the Northern District of Georgia, was reprimanded after an investigation found she had a two‑year sexual relationship with an Atlanta Police commander in her chambers during business hours. The Judicial Conference called the conduct a ‘gross lack of judgment.’ Ross apologized, accepted responsibility, and was barred from serving as chief judge or in other leadership roles; the affair ended, and the report noted no cases involving the parties during the period in question.

via The Root|

#atlanta-police #chambers #eleanor-ross

law4 months 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

law9 months ago•1 min saved

Missouri Supreme Court dismisses judge over Elvis impersonations and misconduct

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously removed Judge Michael Thornhill from the bench for making political statements in court, failing to maintain decorum, and dressing as Elvis Presley, which compromised the dignity of his judicial office.

via STLPR|

#courtroom-decorum #elvis-presley #judge-thornhill

legal2 years ago•4 min saved

"Young Thug's RICO Trial Faces Legal Hurdles and High Stakes"

Defense lawyers in the Young Thug RICO trial have filed an emergency petition asking the Georgia Supreme Court to force Judge Ural Glanville to recuse himself, alleging judicial misconduct and coercion of a key witness during a secret meeting with prosecutors. The defense claims the judge's actions violated their client's right to a fair trial and are seeking an unbiased judge to decide on the recusal.

via Rolling Stone|

#georgia-supreme-court #judge-recusal #judicial-misconduct

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Trump Ally's Complaint Against Judge Trashing Ex-Prez on CNN Raises Alarms"

A key ally of Donald Trump, Mike Davis, filed a complaint against US District Judge Reggie Walton for appearing on CNN and openly criticizing the former president, calling it "judicial misconduct." Davis aims to send a message to judges that they cannot engage in political commentary. Walton's comments on Trump's attacks on a Manhattan judge and the "hush money" case were highlighted in the complaint, with Davis arguing that Walton's actions could prejudice potential jury pools. The complaint was addressed to Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan of the DC Circuit Court of Appeals.

via New York Post |

#cnn #complaint #donald-trump

legaljudicial2 years ago•2 min saved

"Illinois Judge Removed from Bench for Circumventing Law in Rape Conviction Reversal"

Illinois judge Robert Adrian, who reversed a man's rape conviction involving a 16-year-old girl, has been removed from the bench after a judicial oversight body found that he circumvented the law and engaged in misconduct. The decision to remove Adrian came after a three-day hearing in November, with the commission stating that he "abused his position of power to indulge his own sense of justice while circumventing the law." Adrian's reversal of the conviction sparked outrage, and the victim expressed relief at the commission's decision, while Adrian maintains that he did what was right.

via The Associated Press|

#adams-county #illinois #judge-adrian

legaljudicial2 years ago•2 min saved

"Judge Adrian Removed from Bench for Circumventing Law in Rape Conviction Reversal"

Illinois judge Robert Adrian, who reversed a man's rape conviction, has been removed from the bench after a judicial oversight body found that he circumvented the law and engaged in misconduct. The decision to remove Adrian came after a three-day hearing in November, during which it was found that he "abused his position of power to indulge his own sense of justice while circumventing the law." Adrian's reversal of the conviction sparked outrage, and the victim expressed relief at the commission's decision, while Adrian maintains that he did what was right.

via Yahoo News|

#adams-county #illinois #judge-robert-adrian

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Elise Stefanik Calls for Ethics Inquiry into DC Judge in Trump and Jan. 6 Cases

Republican Representative Elise Stefanik has filed a complaint alleging judicial misconduct against U.S. District Court Judge Beryl Howell, who has overseen various Jan. 6-related cases. Stefanik claims that Howell's acceptance speech at a gala in November was "highly inappropriate" and consisted of partisan statements and election interference. Howell's speech focused on the importance of facts and referenced the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Stefanik argues that Howell's remarks veered into politicization and promoted the idea that the re-election of Donald Trump equates to choosing authoritarianism. This is not the first time Stefanik has filed an ethics complaint against a judge involved in cases related to Trump.

via NBC News|

#elise-stefanik #jan-6 #judge-beryl-howell

civil-rights3 years ago•2 min saved

Appeals court overturns conviction due to judge's racial bias

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the drug conviction of a Black man, Leron Liggins, after a Detroit federal judge, Stephen Murphy III, made racially biased remarks, stating that Liggins "looks like a criminal." The appeals court deemed the judge's comments incompatible with the fair administration of justice and ordered a new trial with a different judge, stating that allowing the conviction to stand would undermine public confidence in the judicial process. The judge apologized for his remarks, citing frustration with delays in the case, but the appeals court ruled that he should have recused himself as requested by Liggins' attorney.

via CBS News|

#appeals-court #civil-rights #conviction-overturned

legalcriminal-justice3 years ago•1 min saved

Racial Bias Exposed: Court Overturns Conviction Based on Judge's Prejudice

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the drug conviction of a Black man, Leron Liggins, after a Detroit federal judge, Stephen Murphy III, made racially biased remarks, stating that Liggins "looks like a criminal." The appeals court deemed the judge's comments incompatible with the fair administration of justice and ordered a new trial with a different judge. The court stated that allowing the conviction to stand would undermine public confidence in the judicial process. The judge apologized for his remarks nearly two years later, attributing his outburst to frustration. Prosecutors argued that the remark referred to Liggins' alleged conduct, but the appeals court disagreed, stating that a reasonable observer could interpret it differently.

via The Associated Press|

#appeals-court #conviction-overturned #fair-trial

law-and-justice3 years ago•3 min saved

Florida Supreme Court Issues Reprimand to Judge in Parkland School Shooting Trial

The Florida Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded Judge Elizabeth Scherer for showing bias toward the prosecution during the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz. The Judicial Qualifications Commission found that Scherer violated several rules of judicial conduct, including unduly chastising the defense team, wrongly accusing one attorney of threatening her child, and embracing members of the prosecution after the trial. Scherer retired from the bench last month, and the court acknowledged the stress and tension surrounding the high-profile case but emphasized the importance of maintaining due process, order, and decorum in the courtroom.

via The Associated Press|

#florida-supreme-court #judge-elizabeth-scherer #judicial-misconduct

law3 years ago•0 min saved

Panel Recommends Reprimand for Florida Judge in Parkland Shooter Sentencing.

A state panel investigating allegations of judicial misconduct has recommended that Judge Elizabeth Scherer, who presided over the sentencing of the Parkland school shooter, should be publicly reprimanded for acting inappropriately and showing bias during those proceedings.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#florida #judge-elizabeth-scherer #judicial-misconduct