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legaljudicial1 year ago

Texas Child Welfare Agency Fined $100k Daily for Foster Care Failures

A federal judge has fined Texas health and human services officials $100,000 per day for failing to adequately investigate allegations of abuse and neglect in the state's foster care system. This decision comes after years of criticism and court orders to improve the system, with the judge citing "continued recalcitrance" in conducting thorough investigations. The fines will be lifted when the state demonstrates compliance, and a hearing on the matter is set for late June. The ruling sends a strong message about the urgent need to address the shocking evidence of neglect and abuse suffered by innocent children in the state's care.

via The Texas Tribune|
#child-welfare#contempt-of-court#federal-judge
legaljudicial1 year ago

"Biden-appointed judge slams DOJ for defying subpoenas in Trump and Biden-related cases"

A judge appointed by President Biden criticized the Justice Department for allowing its lawyers to defy subpoenas in the Biden family investigation, while former Trump advisor Peter Navarro is in prison for the same offense. The judge expressed disbelief at the DOJ's apparent hypocrisy and questioned its reasoning, highlighting the implications for defense attorneys nationwide. The subpoenas were related to the House Judiciary Committee's investigation into the Biden family and the impeachment inquiry into the president, focusing on the DOJ's handling of potential charges against Hunter Biden for suspected tax crimes.

via Fox News|
#biden-appointed-judge#contempt-of-congress#hunter-biden
legaljudicial1 year ago

"Texas Federal Court Rejects Effort to Curb 'Judge Shopping' Tactic"

The Chief U.S. District Judge of the Northern District of Texas has rejected a policy aimed at curbing "judge shopping," a practice where cases are filed in specific divisions with favorable judges. This decision came in response to a letter from Democratic U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The rejected policy would have required random assignment of judges for cases challenging federal or state laws, disrupting a tactic used by conservative litigants in Texas. The decision not to implement the policy was made after blowback from Senate Republicans and conservative judges, and the court's case assignment process will remain unchanged for now.

via Fox News|
#chuck-schumer#conservative-litigants#judge-shopping
legaljudicial1 year ago

"Legal Experts Puzzled by Judge's Order in Trump Documents Case"

Lawyers and former judges express confusion and concern over the recent order issued by U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon in the pending trial of Donald Trump, suggesting that the case may not go to trial anytime soon. The order requires both sides to outline proposed jury instructions based on competing interpretations of the Presidential Records Act, a move that legal experts find troubling and premature. Cannon's handling of the case, including delays and rulings, has led to calls for special counsel Jack Smith to seek her recusal, although the legal standard for recusal is high.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#judge-cannon#legal-interpretation
legaljudicial1 year ago

"Judge Orders Trump to Pay $83.3 Million to E. Jean Carroll Without Delay"

A federal judge denied former President Donald Trump's request to delay enforcement and ordered him to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million by Monday or post bond, following a jury's decision that Trump must pay more than $83 million in damages after he denied allegations he raped her in the 1990s. Trump's legal team has filed motions for a new trial, arguing that the court limited his testimony during the trial and that his statements were meant to defend his reputation, protect his family, and defend his presidency.

via Fox News|
#court-ruling#damages#defamation-lawsuit
legaljudicial1 year ago

"Illinois Judge Removed from Bench for Circumventing Law in Rape Conviction Reversal"

Illinois judge Robert Adrian, who reversed a man's rape conviction involving a 16-year-old girl, has been removed from the bench after a judicial oversight body found that he circumvented the law and engaged in misconduct. The decision to remove Adrian came after a three-day hearing in November, with the commission stating that he "abused his position of power to indulge his own sense of justice while circumventing the law." Adrian's reversal of the conviction sparked outrage, and the victim expressed relief at the commission's decision, while Adrian maintains that he did what was right.

via The Associated Press|
#adams-county#illinois#judge-adrian
legaljudicial1 year ago

"Judge Adrian Removed from Bench for Circumventing Law in Rape Conviction Reversal"

Illinois judge Robert Adrian, who reversed a man's rape conviction, has been removed from the bench after a judicial oversight body found that he circumvented the law and engaged in misconduct. The decision to remove Adrian came after a three-day hearing in November, during which it was found that he "abused his position of power to indulge his own sense of justice while circumventing the law." Adrian's reversal of the conviction sparked outrage, and the victim expressed relief at the commission's decision, while Adrian maintains that he did what was right.

via Yahoo News|
#adams-county#illinois#judge-robert-adrian
legaljudicial1 year ago

"Special Counsel Exposes Threats in Trump Case as Ex-Prosecutor Calls for Judge's Recusal"

Special counsel Jack Smith cited case law to remind Judge Aileen Cannon why she should rule against Donald Trump in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, as Trump's legal team continues to delay the trial. Smith's filing pointed to a case from Cannon's past to underscore Trump's claim of "selective prosecution." Smith's team accused Cannon of making a "clear error" by granting Trump's motion to unredact portions of their motions in discovery, exposing potential witnesses to threats. Former prosecutors suggest that Cannon may face a recusal by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals due to her rulings and potential conflicts of interest.

via Yahoo News|
#donald-trump#jack-smith#judge-aileen-cannon
legaljudicial1 year ago

"Legal Analyst Warns of Threats to Trump Case Witnesses as Judge Considers Protective Order"

Judge Cannon has ruled that the public interest outweighs the protective order in the Trump case, prompting backlash from Special Counsel Jack Smith who argues that unsealing the names of witnesses could deter cooperation and pose safety risks. Critics accuse Cannon of bias for Trump and predict that her ruling will likely be overturned on appeal, citing a lack of legal basis to unseal the witness list and potential danger to witnesses. The 11th Circuit previously reversed Cannon's decision in this case, and experts believe it may do so again.

via Business Insider|
#11th-circuit#judge-cannon#legaljudicial
legaljudicial1 year ago

"Oklahoma Judge Resigns Amid Texting Scandal During Murder Trial"

Oklahoma judge Traci Soderstrom resigned after sending over 500 texts from the bench during a murder trial, mocking prosecutors and displaying inappropriate behavior. She agreed not to seek judicial office again in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Court on the Judiciary had accused her of gross neglect of duty, oppression in office, lack of proper temperament, and failure to supervise her office. The judge's texts during the trial included mocking prosecutors, praising the defense attorney, and making inappropriate comments.

via NBC News|
#judge-traci-soderstrom#legaljudicial#murder-trial
legaljudicial1 year ago

"Oklahoma Judge Resigns After Sending 500+ Texts During Murder Trial"

Oklahoma judge Traci Soderstrom resigned after sending over 500 texts from the bench during a murder trial, including messages mocking prosecutors and using emojis. She agreed not to seek judicial office again in Oklahoma. The texts, which were revealed in an investigation, showed her making inappropriate comments and showing bias towards the defense attorney. Soderstrom was facing removal from the bench over accusations of neglect of duty, oppression in office, lack of proper temperament, and failure to supervise her office.

via The Associated Press|
#judge#legaljudicial#murder-trial
legaljudicial1 year ago

Judge Orders Marilyn Manson to Pay Evan Rachel Wood's Legal Fees

Marilyn Manson has been ordered by a judge to pay Evan Rachel Wood's legal fees incurred while defending against his defamation and emotional distress claims, although the amount is slightly less than what Wood requested. The defamation lawsuit filed by Manson in 2022 has had many accusations thrown out by the judge, but some claims are still pending a verdict. Additionally, a lawsuit accusing Manson of sexual assault, discrimination, battery, and harassment by his former personal assistant has been revived in an appeals court, and he settled a 2021 lawsuit filed by an anonymous accuser.

via Pitchfork|
#defamation#evan-rachel-wood#lawsuit