Seventeen attorneys are petitioning for the disqualification of Judge Mary Ann Murphy from an ongoing child sex abuse trial involving the Mountain View School District. They cite her alleged favoritism, abusive behavior, and racial bias, particularly experienced by Latino victims. The motion, filed by attorney Nicholas C. Rowley, describes a history of Judge Murphy's intimidating behavior, claiming it undermines the integrity of the trial process. The lawsuit seeks $100 million from the school district for negligence related to the sexual abuse inflicted by a teacher, further emphasizing the systemic failures in protecting vulnerable children.
"Judge Murphy's bizarre behavior is scary for lawyers and is hurting their clients who can't stand up for themselves; she's a bully... People have been tolerating that for decades."
"Screams at lawyers and witnesses, she displays blatant favoritism in the presence of the jury, and her treatment of non-White lawyers and litigants... creates the appearance of racial bias."
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