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US politics

Judges often quit to avoid misconduct investigations. A new bill in Congress would stop that.

fromwww.dailynews.com

2 days ago

Los Angeles

State watchdog admonishes retired California judge for discourteous, sexist behavior

An S.F. judge accused of harassing female lawyers of color was quietly transferred. Now he's back.

Public defenders have accused Judge Braden Woods of inappropriate comments and bias against women of color during court proceedings.

NYC politics

Dem Judge Joel Cano banned by New Mexico Supreme Court after alleged Tren de Aragua gang member arrested in his home

3 days ago

Law

Controversy Over Judge's Secret Romance Heads To Trial - Above the Law

Black Lives Matter

fromMission Local

An S.F. judge accused of harassing female lawyers of color was quietly transferred. Now he's back.

Public defenders have accused Judge Braden Woods of inappropriate comments and bias against women of color during court proceedings.

NYC politics

Dem Judge Joel Cano banned by New Mexico Supreme Court after alleged Tren de Aragua gang member arrested in his home

3 days ago

Law

Controversy Over Judge's Secret Romance Heads To Trial - Above the Law

more#legal-ethics

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3 weeks ago

Judge Stringer Bell: Emil Bove Confirms Erez Reuveni's Allegation that He Tried to Avoid Paper Trails - emptywheel

I certainly emphasized the importance of the upcoming operation.

Law

NY judge censured for throwing a fit at school board over his son not being named class valedictorian

"If you are going to try to be a lawyer, then refer to me by my title as well, okay. Thank you."

NYC politics

fromwww.npr.org

Federal judges are powerful. Some of their law clerks describe a toxic work culture

Federal judges exert significant control over clerks' personal and professional lives, fostering a culture of fear and compliance.

#sexual-harassment

NYC politics

Sex pest Westchester judge accused of harassment by former colleague: 'You go girl, looking all hot on the bench'

3 months ago

Law

Minnesota Federal Bankruptcy Judge To Resign Amid Misconduct Allegations - Above the Law

fromMission Local

Black Lives Matter

S.F. judge accused of sexism, bias against female attorneys won't hear case from his accuser

NYC politics

Sex pest Westchester judge accused of harassment by former colleague: 'You go girl, looking all hot on the bench'

3 months ago

Law

Minnesota Federal Bankruptcy Judge To Resign Amid Misconduct Allegations - Above the Law

fromMission Local

Black Lives Matter

S.F. judge accused of sexism, bias against female attorneys won't hear case from his accuser

more#sexual-harassment

Ex-DA Pamela Price Rebuked, As Judge Throws Out Sentence Enhancements She Allegedly Filed as Retaliation

Pamela Price's office misused sentencing enhancements, leading to a judge dismissing one tied to alleged political extortion.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

Social justice

Why is Alameda County's new DA undoing death penalty case reviews?

SF politics

fromsfist.com

Ex-DA Pamela Price Rebuked, As Judge Throws Out Sentence Enhancements She Allegedly Filed as Retaliation

Pamela Price's office misused sentencing enhancements, leading to a judge dismissing one tied to alleged political extortion.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

Social justice

Why is Alameda County's new DA undoing death penalty case reviews?

more#alameda-county

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God's judge': The scandal that could overturn the trial for Diego Maradona's death

The unforeseen scandal surrounding Judge Julieta Makintach's unauthorized recordings has cast doubt on the integrity of the trial regarding Diego Maradona's alleged homicide.

LA Dodgers

#immigration

DC food

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Wisconsin judge indicted on allegations she helped man evade ICE agents

Judge Dugan faces serious charges for allegedly obstructing ICE agents attempting to arrest an undocumented migrant.

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan seen 'sneaking illegal migrant out of court' after distracting ICE agents, new video shows

Judge Hannah Dugan is indicted for allegedly aiding an illegal immigrant evade ICE agents.

Law

Boston judge set to face hearing for helping illegal migrant slip out of court to avoid ICE agents in 2018

DC food

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan still getting paid despite federal charges of helping illegal migrant escape ICE

Law

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by FBI for allegedly helping illegal immigrant evade ICE

fromwww.mediaite.com

US politics

CNN Crime Reporter Says FBI Arrest of Judge Not Unprecedented' and Will Be Decided in Court: They Have a Case'

DC food

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Wisconsin judge indicted on allegations she helped man evade ICE agents

Judge Dugan faces serious charges for allegedly obstructing ICE agents attempting to arrest an undocumented migrant.

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan seen 'sneaking illegal migrant out of court' after distracting ICE agents, new video shows

Judge Hannah Dugan is indicted for allegedly aiding an illegal immigrant evade ICE agents.

Law

Boston judge set to face hearing for helping illegal migrant slip out of court to avoid ICE agents in 2018

DC food

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan still getting paid despite federal charges of helping illegal migrant escape ICE

Law

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan arrested by FBI for allegedly helping illegal immigrant evade ICE

fromwww.mediaite.com

US politics

CNN Crime Reporter Says FBI Arrest of Judge Not Unprecedented' and Will Be Decided in Court: They Have a Case'

more#immigration

fromsfist.com

Retired Judge Totally at War With DA Brooke Jenkins, Files Appeal In Her Ethics Judgment

It's no secret that San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins frequently lashes out at judges in public, and it's pretty clear that many in the judicial community have no love for Jenkins either.

NYC politics

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan indicted over allegedly helping illegal migrant evade ICE after he was accused of pummeling victim

Judge Hannah Dugan was indicted for allegedly helping a migrant evade authorities, raising serious questions about judicial conduct.

California judge Jeffrey Ferguson hugs son as he's convicted of murdering his wife during argument

Judge Jeffrey Ferguson convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife during an argument, claiming it was an accident.

Law

Judge's life 'in ruins' despite mistrial in prosecution for fatally shooting wife, defense lawyer says

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan indicted over allegedly helping illegal migrant evade ICE after he was accused of pummeling victim

Judge Hannah Dugan was indicted for allegedly helping a migrant evade authorities, raising serious questions about judicial conduct.

California judge Jeffrey Ferguson hugs son as he's convicted of murdering his wife during argument

Judge Jeffrey Ferguson convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife during an argument, claiming it was an accident.

Law

Judge's life 'in ruins' despite mistrial in prosecution for fatally shooting wife, defense lawyer says

Judges are not above the law -even if they're trying to protect illegal-immigrant thugs

A judge was arrested for allegedly helping an illegal immigrant facing violent charges evade ICE.

Canada news

Ex-New Mexico judge, wife arrested for allegedly harboring illegal Tren de Aragua member in their home

Social justice

Judges are not above the law -even if they're trying to protect illegal-immigrant thugs

A judge was arrested for allegedly helping an illegal immigrant facing violent charges evade ICE.

Canada news

Ex-New Mexico judge, wife arrested for allegedly harboring illegal Tren de Aragua member in their home

more#illegal-immigration

#domestic-violence

Mistrial declared in murder case of O.C. judge who shot wife

A jury deadlocked on murder charges against Jeffrey Ferguson, a judge who shot his wife during an alcohol-fueled argument.

Judge Caught On Camera Confessing, 'I Killed Her. Ladies And Gentlemen Of The Jury, Convict My Ass. I Did It.' - Above the Law

California judge arrested for wife's murder amid domestic dispute.

Judge Ferguson expressed immediate guilt and remorse after the shooting.

California judge tells jury that he accidentally fired the gunshot that killed his wife

Judge Jeffrey Ferguson claims he accidentally shot his wife; alcohol and a heated argument preceded the incident, raising serious legal repercussions.

Jury announces impasse in trial of California judge accused of murdering his wife, but deliberations will continue Tuesday

The jury is deadlocked on whether Judge Ferguson is guilty of second-degree murder or lesser charges after deliberating for days.

Judge texted bailiff, clerk that he can't be in court next day because 'I just shot my wife,' jurors are told

A California judge, Jeffrey Ferguson, admitted to shooting his wife via text and in police statements, highlighting the case's troubling evidence.

'Convict me': Heart-wrenching opening in trial of O.C. judge who fatally shot his wife

Jeffrey Ferguson, a former judge, shot his wife and is on trial for murder, claiming the act was accidental.

Mistrial declared in murder case of O.C. judge who shot wife

A jury deadlocked on murder charges against Jeffrey Ferguson, a judge who shot his wife during an alcohol-fueled argument.

Judge Caught On Camera Confessing, 'I Killed Her. Ladies And Gentlemen Of The Jury, Convict My Ass. I Did It.' - Above the Law

California judge arrested for wife's murder amid domestic dispute.

Judge Ferguson expressed immediate guilt and remorse after the shooting.

California judge tells jury that he accidentally fired the gunshot that killed his wife

Judge Jeffrey Ferguson claims he accidentally shot his wife; alcohol and a heated argument preceded the incident, raising serious legal repercussions.

Jury announces impasse in trial of California judge accused of murdering his wife, but deliberations will continue Tuesday

The jury is deadlocked on whether Judge Ferguson is guilty of second-degree murder or lesser charges after deliberating for days.

Judge texted bailiff, clerk that he can't be in court next day because 'I just shot my wife,' jurors are told

A California judge, Jeffrey Ferguson, admitted to shooting his wife via text and in police statements, highlighting the case's troubling evidence.

'Convict me': Heart-wrenching opening in trial of O.C. judge who fatally shot his wife

Jeffrey Ferguson, a former judge, shot his wife and is on trial for murder, claiming the act was accidental.

more#domestic-violence

fromwww.independent.co.uk

'Glassdoor For Judges' Prepares To Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary Of Upending The Clerkship System - Above the Law

The judiciary is uniquely insulated from scrutiny, and uniquely unaccountable to the public... legislation that would extend federal anti-discrimination protections to more than 30,000 exempt federal judiciary employees.

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UK news

Moment UN judge who forced woman to work as slave claims immunity' to police

A United Nations judge was convicted for human trafficking and forced labor, showcasing abuse of power within legal ranks.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

European leaders pledge to back Ukraine. And, takeaways from the Oscars

European leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine amid contrasting stances from U.S. leadership.

Concerns over judicial conduct reporting highlight a troubling culture of fear in federal courts.

Latest DOJ Hire 'Famous' For Hanging Up Hitler Portrait - Above the Law

The DOJ's appointment of former judge Vance Day raises serious concerns due to his controversial past and questionable behavior.

US politics

fromwww.esquire.com

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Representative Andy Ogles Is Beefing with Federal Judge Who Restored Health Sites

Rep. Andy Ogles is accused of misrepresenting facts while challenging a judge's order to restore crucial health information on gender-affirming care.

LGBT

Judge who tore apart Trump's 'ridiculous' trans military ban accused of 'misconduct'

Judge Ana Reyes challenges Trump's trans military ban, citing inaccuracies and implications on military readiness.

Judge admonished for 'undignified' behavior, including gestures mimicking pumping of breast milk

Judge Julian W. Bailey was publicly admonished for undignified behavior including inappropriate gestures and comments towards attorneys in his courtroom.