Above the Law1 week agoLawJudge Removed After Trying To Beat Prosecutors At Their Own Job, Etc.Commission on Judicial Performance in California removes Judge Tony R. Mallery for multiple counts of misconduct. [ more ]
www.npr.org1 week agoLawMeet the lawyer who's trying to flag judges who harass their clerksAliza Shatzman created the Legal Accountability Project to collect stories from law clerks to warn students about hostile judge situations. [ more ]
Above the Law2 weeks agoNew York CityFist-Fighting, Cop-Pushing Judge Gets Let Off Hook EasyNew York judge facing censure after engaging in a street brawl with neighbors and involving in matters with an attorney. [ more ]
Above the Law2 weeks agoLawFederal Judge Given Slap On Wrist After Handcuffing Innocent, Crying ChildFederal judges cannot forcibly handcuff children in courtrooms, and there were no consequences for this atrocious behavior. [ more ]
ABA Journal2 months agoLawJudge's plan to decide traffic cases before hearing date 'was not evil in nature,' disciplinary court saysJudicial misconduct deemed as a violation of duty of diligence and competence Court found the judge's actions not to be malicious or for personal gain [ more ]
ABA Journal1 month agoLawSuspended judge's bond revoked after she tests positive for cocaineBond for a suspended judge was revoked after testing positive for cocaine. Judge faces charges of coercing a witness and harassment, along with previous reprimands. [ more ]
Above the Law2 months agoLawJudge Who Thought 5 Months In Jail For Rape Was 'Plenty Of Punishment' Kicked Off BenchUnderreported sexual assault cases Judicial misconduct and reversal of rape conviction [ more ]
Above the Law3 months agoLawJudge With An Itchy Trigger Finger Arrested For Shooting Ex In The HeadPennsylvania judge Sonya McKnight arrested for attempted murder and aggravated assault on ex-boyfriend. McKnight was suspended from judicial post for unrelated misconduct allegations. [ more ]
Above the Law3 months agoLawMean GuysAmerica First Legal files complaint against judges for alleged race and sex discrimination in Illinois Complaint claims that granting oral argument based on race and sex violates equal protection guarantee [ more ]
Above the Law3 months agoLawNo, You Can't Use Judicial Funds For Booze And NepotismJudge accused of misusing public funds for personal purchases and son's employment. Judge has repaid the money used but faces charges of lying to a grand jury. [ more ]
Above the Law4 months agoLawSee You Next Year! - See AlsoUnhinged judge handcuffs crying child during sentencing Mayor Giuliani files for bankruptcy after defaming people [ more ]