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SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Doesn't pass the stink test': Judge rules recalled DA Pamela Price appeared to retaliate against defendant over attorney's political stance

Pamela Price's pursuit of enhanced sentencing appeared politically motivated, as assessed by Judge Reardon, leading to questions about fairness in the judicial process.
fromABA Journal
6 months ago
Law

Judge reprimanded for ordering payment of restitution to himself

Judge R. Steven Randolph was reprimanded for improperly ordering a guilty defendant to pay restitution for damage to his own truck.
fromAbove the Law
10 months ago
Law

Judge Punishes Attorney For Knowing About Secret Ex Parte With Witness

Judge Ural Glanville's controversial decisions during the YSL RICO trial have raised serious concerns, including holding individuals in contempt and risking mistrial.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
Law

Don't watermark your legal PDFs with purple dragons in suits

Use of frivolous images in legal documents is highly discouraged by judges.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Doesn't pass the stink test': Judge rules recalled DA Pamela Price appeared to retaliate against defendant over attorney's political stance

Pamela Price's pursuit of enhanced sentencing appeared politically motivated, as assessed by Judge Reardon, leading to questions about fairness in the judicial process.
fromABA Journal
6 months ago
Law

Judge reprimanded for ordering payment of restitution to himself

Judge R. Steven Randolph was reprimanded for improperly ordering a guilty defendant to pay restitution for damage to his own truck.
fromAbove the Law
10 months ago
Law

Judge Punishes Attorney For Knowing About Secret Ex Parte With Witness

Judge Ural Glanville's controversial decisions during the YSL RICO trial have raised serious concerns, including holding individuals in contempt and risking mistrial.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
Law

Don't watermark your legal PDFs with purple dragons in suits

Use of frivolous images in legal documents is highly discouraged by judges.
more#legal-ethics
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

One of Ireland's 'top criminals' Jonathan Gill cleared of obstruction as judge tells him 'don't be rude to gardai'

A judge emphasized the importance of respect in court despite Gill's criminal reputation.
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

FBI arrests judge for 'obstruction' in immigration process DW 04/25/2025

A Wisconsin judge was arrested by the FBI for obstructing an immigration enforcement operation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Budget Draft Ends Narcan Program and Other Addiction Measures

A Milwaukee county judge was arrested for allegedly obstructing federal immigration agents during their attempt to apprehend an undocumented immigrant.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

FBI arrests judge for 'obstruction' in immigration process DW 04/25/2025

A Wisconsin judge was arrested by the FBI for obstructing an immigration enforcement operation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Budget Draft Ends Narcan Program and Other Addiction Measures

A Milwaukee county judge was arrested for allegedly obstructing federal immigration agents during their attempt to apprehend an undocumented immigrant.
more#immigration-enforcement
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

FBI Director Deletes Tweet Announcing Arrest Of Judge For Allegedly Helping Immigrant Evade Arrest'

FBI arrested Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly obstructing immigration enforcement, igniting controversy.
California
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Why Does California Get an A in Gun Control?

Judge VanDyke's dissent video on California's gun laws has sparked controversy over judicial conduct and Second Amendment interpretations.
#racial-bias
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago
Law

17 attorneys push to disqualify California judge from sex abuse trial, accusing her of a reign of terror'

Seventeen attorneys are moving to disqualify Judge Mary Ann Murphy from a child sex abuse trial, citing favoritism, racial bias, and abusive conduct.
fromABA Journal
4 months ago
Law

Judge resigns after this alleged response to uninvited party guests

A New York judge resigned amid accusations of racial bias and threats during a confrontation at her son's graduation party.
Law
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

17 attorneys push to disqualify California judge from sex abuse trial, accusing her of a reign of terror'

Seventeen attorneys are moving to disqualify Judge Mary Ann Murphy from a child sex abuse trial, citing favoritism, racial bias, and abusive conduct.
fromABA Journal
4 months ago
Law

Judge resigns after this alleged response to uninvited party guests

A New York judge resigned amid accusations of racial bias and threats during a confrontation at her son's graduation party.
more#racial-bias
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Judicial integrity and the politicization of legal processes are under increasing threat in contemporary America.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

I'm sorry': Controversial plea deal approved in Livermore fatal police chase where judge was accused of misconduct

A controversial plea deal for a fatal police chase was approved, drawing criticism from the victim's family and legal concerns about prior judicial conduct.
fromAdvocate.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Texas anti-marriage equality judge refuses to drop suit against state commission

Judge Hensley is continuing her lawsuit against the state commission despite their recent withdrawal of the warning after previous judicial defeats.
Law
fromABA Journal
6 months ago

Judge with 'highly antagonistic demeanor' must be removed from foster care case, 5th Circuit says

A federal judge has been removed from a foster care case due to a perceived biased demeanor and excessive fines against Texas.
Law
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

'I Would Do It Over Again': Judge Resigns Amid Probe Into His Attendance At January 6 Rally

A retired judge attended a Trump rally prior to an insurrection and stands by his decision, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
7 months ago

Judge Aileen Cannon Failed to Disclose Attendance at Right-Wing Junkets

Judge Cannon's non-disclosure of conservative event attendance raises concerns about judicial impartiality and adherence to rules.
US news
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

A teen was falling asleep during a courtroom field trip. She ended up in cuffs and jail clothes.

A judge's extreme measures to correct a teenager's behavior during a field trip have sparked controversy over appropriate disciplinary actions.
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