#judicial-misconduct

#judicial-misconduct

Judicial misconduct undermines public trust, as seen in the case involving a federal judge and Supreme Court justices.

Significant drop in Black enrollment at Harvard Law raises alarms about diversity in law schools.

Concerns over legal integrity are heightened by the Fifth Circuit's endorsement of a suspect conviction process.

Sandy Fonzo condemned Biden's commutation of judge Michael Conahan, since her son Ed died by suicide after being wrongfully sentenced in the Kids for Cash scandal.

A federal judge ruled that former ByteDance executive Yintao Yu engaged in misconduct and fabricated evidence in his wrongful dismissal case against the company.

Judge Steven Stambaugh has been suspended without pay following his indictment for allegedly orchestrating fraudulent unemployment claims for his employees during the pandemic.

Judge Ferguson, charged with murder, retains his salary despite being jailed due to California laws regarding judicial status and compensation.

Fresno County Superior Court Judge Adolfo Corona faces serious charges after previously giving a no-jail sentence to an abuser of a minor.

Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers are seeking a new trial alleging judicial bias and misconduct in his previous trial.

Judge Peggy Chiampas must undergo training after threatening a law clerk with jail time and banning him from the courthouse over cellphone use.

Judge Morales found bullet holes in her apartment, leading to the arrest of her neighbor John Moore for possession of numerous weapons.

Aliza Shatzman created the Legal Accountability Project to collect stories from law clerks to warn students about hostile judge situations.

Commission on Judicial Performance in California removes Judge Tony R. Mallery for multiple counts of misconduct.

New York judge facing censure after engaging in a street brawl with neighbors and involving in matters with an attorney.

Bond for a suspended judge was revoked after testing positive for cocaine.

Judge faces charges of coercing a witness and harassment, along with previous reprimands.

Underreported sexual assault cases

Judicial misconduct and reversal of rape conviction

Pennsylvania judge Sonya McKnight arrested for attempted murder and aggravated assault on ex-boyfriend.

McKnight was suspended from judicial post for unrelated misconduct allegations.

The replacement for Judge Glanville has been revealed, and Judge Glanville will not face immediate consequences for alleged judicial misconduct.

Judge Kindred resigned due to creating a hostile work environment and engaging in inappropriate behavior, leading to potential impeachment proceedings.

The criminal case against Young Thug, accused of leading a murderous street gang, faces numerous dramatic setbacks and delays, raising questions about the trial's duration and fairness.