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Passed-out judge drove the wrong way down the highway, was too intoxicated to perform sobriety tests: Cops

David HarrisNov 10th
'She will destroy you': Judge influenced prosecutor on how to handle post-conviction relief for notorious gang leader and murderer, commission says

David HarrisOct 28th
Judge disciplined for hot tub photos suspended for ignoring court orders to send woman back to prison because she did not want new mom separated from baby

David HarrisSep 23rd
'A severe Constitutional injustice': Oldest federal judge refuses to go away quietly after being shelved yet again, urges full DC Circuit to hear her out on suspension

Chris PerezSep 23rd
'Refusal to cooperate': Oldest federal judge shelved yet again as she continues to thumb her nose at 'justified' requests for 'neuropsychological testing'

Chris PerezSep 2nd
'Continuing misconduct': Oldest federal judge shelved another year for repeatedly ducking required mental health exams and doctor probes

Chris PerezJul 29th
'Serious forms of misconduct:' Judge suspended for driving to hospital with plans on arresting defendant, making snarky remarks to another

David HarrisMay 29th
'Wear a condom at all times': Judge suspended for quips about defendant fathering children by different women, other 'G-rated dad jokes'

David HarrisMay 15th
'Ensure fairness': Judge has felony cases yanked from docket after history of allegedly mistreating staff, holding grudges against prosecutors

David HarrisMay 12th
'The president has consistently violated the law': Trump slammed for using AG Pam Bondi to target lawyers and law firms with 'Preventing Abuses of the Legal System' memo

Chris PerezMar 23rd
'Lent the prestige of her office': Judge charged with advancing 'private interest' and using judicial power to ridicule people, complaint says

Chris PerezFeb 20th
'Unscientific and unreliable': Oldest federal judge used doctor exam reports with 'major errors' to defend why she should be on bench at 97, council says

Chris PerezFeb 10th
'Don't worry, I'll take care of it': Judge who held fake hearing to get rid of friend's traffic ticket is permanently barred from the bench

Elura NanosFeb 7th
'The keys to the suspension are in her pocket': Oldest federal judge could end her own ouster by cooperating with investigation, judicial council says

Marisa SarnoffJan 19th
Casey Anthony prosecutor, now a judge, scolded for 'lacking the patience, dignity, and courtesy' required of being on the bench

David HarrisOct 3rd
Judge interfered with murder investigation to help wife of victim, faces censure for violating standards of conduct

David HarrisJul 23rd