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Another Broward Judge to be reprimanded, suspended for misconduct
Broward County Judge Mardi Levey Cohen is set to receive a public reprimand from the Florida Supreme Court in early June as a result of a judicial misconduct investigation. The reprimand, scheduled for June 3, follows findings that Cohen acted inappropriately during her 2022 reelection campaign. In addition to the public rebuke, she will also…
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Justice Sotomayor Says Lawyers Must ‘Stand Up’ and ‘Fight This Fight’
Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered a powerful message to hundreds of attorneys during an American Bar Association event Thursday evening, emphasizing the need for resilience and commitment in the legal field. “If you’re not used to fighting, and losing battles, then don’t become a lawyer,” she said. “Our job is to stand up for people who…
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Broward judge faces ethics charges over AI recording she promoted
Florida’s judicial ethics commission has brought formal misconduct charges against a recently elected Broward County judge who spotlighted a controversial book and circulated a deepfake audio clip during her 2024 campaign. Lauren Peffer, who assumed her role as a County Court judge in January following her August 2024 election victory, ran on a platform centered…
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FBI arrests Milwaukee judge over obstructing ICE operations
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrest of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan on obstruction charges after she allegedly directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers away from an illegal immigrant, enabling him to evade arrest. Patel shared the news on X, stating, “Just NOW, the FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on…
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Former New Mexico judge and his wife arrested for allegedly housing suspected Tren de Aragua member
Former Magistrate Judge Arrested in New Mexico In a significant development from New Mexico, former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy Cano, were apprehended on Thursday. Their arrest followed an FBI operation at their residence, which was under suspicion for harboring an illegal immigrant linked to gang activities. Details of…
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Gary Farmer ‘unfit to serve’ after lewd comments, misconduct from Broward bench, panel says
Judge Gary Farmer, who previously held the position of Senate Democratic Leader, is facing potential suspension from the Broward Circuit Court due to a series of inappropriate remarks and questionable judicial conduct. More than six months after he was reassigned to the civil division, the Florida Supreme Court has acknowledged the receipt of formal charges,…
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Broward judge faces discipline over political contributions
A circuit judge in Broward County, who is already under consideration for a possible reprimand by the Florida Supreme Court, may also face disciplinary action for making political donations, according to filings submitted Friday by the state’s Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC). Earlier this year, in January, the JQC advised the Supreme Court to issue a…
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Federal courts won’t refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to attorney general over ethics
The judiciary’s policy-making body announced Thursday that the federal courts will not send allegations of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas possibly violating ethics laws to Justice Department. Thomas has agreed that he will follow updated requirements for reporting gifts and trips, including more clear guidelines regarding hospitality from friends. The Judicial Conference sent a letter…
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More unreported luxury travel by Thomas detailed
The top court’s review urges an enforceable code of Conduct The investigation of Supreme Court Ethics by Democratic Senators lasted nearly two years. It revealed more luxury travels by Justice Clarence Thomas. They also urged Congress to create a code of conduct to be enforced. As Republicans prepare to control the Senate in January it…
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Renatha Francis is an antisemite.
Bryan Rudnick provides a quick summary of his experiences with Renatha Francis and why he believes she’s an antisemite.
