Attorney Raises Concerns Over Troubling Conflict of Interest in Prison Health Care Provider's Bankruptcy Deal

A civil complaint alleges that the chief bankruptcy judge for the Southern District of Texas, David Jones, who oversaw the bankruptcy settlement talks involving Corizon, a private prison health provider, is in a romantic relationship with Elizabeth Freeman, an attorney representing YesCare in the bankruptcy. The complaint raises concerns about the neutrality of the judge and the potential impact on the settlement deal, which could leave hundreds of prisoners with minimal compensation for malpractice claims. Jones and Freeman have not disclosed their alleged relationship, according to the complaint.