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'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
'Who gives a f— about ethics': Trump-appointed judge resigns after probe finds he lied about 'sexual contact' with ex-clerk, joked about 'punching multiple Supreme Court justices'

Matt NahamJul 9th
'You're an awfully cute young lady': Judge who shackled crying daughter of defendant to prove a point reprimanded as council says he had 'no authority'

Brandi BuchmanMay 2nd
'Exceptionally poor judgment': Shirtless judge called out for dropping f-bombs on neighbors and shoving cop who tried to arrest his wife during heated dispute over parked cars

Matt NahamApr 30th
'Unprecedented in American judicial history': Oldest federal judge vows to 'continue to fight' to be reinstated on bench after fellow judges have her suspended for 'overwhelming evidence' of decreased mental capacity

Elura NanosFeb 12th
Judge indicted for allegedly bullying witness to recant testimony about her substance abuse

David HarrisDec 14th
Misconduct allegations shut down against federal judges who hired clerk with alleged history of racist texts

Elura NanosNov 2nd
Comments on genitals, boring testimony and 'pretty' police officers: 12 wild text message exchanges between judge, bailiff during murder trial

David HarrisOct 12th
Juvenile court judge charged with forging signature on client's divorce papers

Marisa SarnoffAug 16th
White judge's comment that Black defendant 'looks like a criminal' leads to appeals court tossing drug conviction and sentence

Marisa SarnoffAug 4th
Ohio Judge Suspended for Running Courtroom Like a 'Game Show Host,' Rewarding Defendants 'Brave Enough' to Appear During Covid-19 Shutdown

Aaron KellerOct 23rd