Chill Judge Allegedly Lets Law Clerk Wear Robe, Hear Cases
As every child knows, playing dress-up can be a lot of fun. As a least one Circuit judge in Illinois doesn’t, it can also be serious violation of judicial ethics.
"Fuckman-Ass" Judge and "Donkey-Dicked" Murder Suspect Are America's Greatest Comic Duo
Laurel and Hardy. Aykroyd and Belushi. Nixon and Haldeman. Soon these names will be joined by “Fuckman and Donkey Dick,” better known as Judge Bryant Durham and alleged killer Denver Allen, whose performance in a Georgia courtroom last week easily ranks them among America’s most legendary comedy teams.
Some Federal Judges Are Too Invested (Literally) in Their Cases
The Center for Public Integrity released a report today showing that in 26 cases since 2010, federal appellate judges had a financial interest in one of the parties before them. As you might imagine, that's a giant no-no under federal law. Judges are supposed to keep an eye on what their investments are and recuse…
It's Official: Judge Rules That Men Are Better Drivers Than Women
In a ruling that is likely to inflame the age-old debate rather than soothe it, one judge has declared that men are unequivocally better drivers than women.
Judge Quits After Court Rules He Can't Make Jokes
A New Jersey judge who has been moonlighting as a comedian for the past two decades has been forced to abandon his bench after the State Supreme Court ruled this week that his comedy career was "incompatible with the Code of Judicial Conduct."
Kansas City Judge Fires Court Employee for Helping Free Innocent Man
An elderly court employee just nine months short of retirement was fired for helping overturn the conviction of a man imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit.
