Ex-Judge Files Lawsuit Alleging Violations of Parental Rights Against Knox County Juvenile Court Officials

Knoxville, Tennessee – A former judge has filed a lawsuit against a juvenile court judge and her supervisor, alleging that they violated his parental rights in a contentious case involving his children. The lawsuit underscores growing concerns about the legal authority of family courts and the protection of parental rights within the judicial system. The plaintiff, identified as a former magistrate in Knox County, claims that his rights as a parent were undermined during a court proceeding that he contends proceeded without appropriate legal grounds. The suit specifically targets the actions of Judge Kelli C. … Read more

Ex-Judge Fights for Freedom: Claims Innocence in Attempted Murder Case Against Ex-Boyfriend

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A former magisterial district judge is contesting her conviction for attempted murder, claiming insufficient evidence supported the jury’s verdict. Sonya McKnight, 57, faces post-sentencing motions in Dauphin County court after being found guilty of shooting her ex-boyfriend, Michael McCoy, in the head while he slept. In her appeal, McKnight maintains her innocence, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the incident do not directly implicate her in the crime. The shooting occurred following a breakup with McCoy, which McKnight asserts complicates the evidence against her. McKnight’s attorney, Cory Leshner, is urging the trial judge … Read more

Ex-Judge Faces DUI Charges: Legal Community Shaken by Arrest

Pittsburgh, PA – A former district judge from western Pennsylvania is facing charges after allegedly driving under the influence, according to police reports. The incident places yet another legal professional in the spotlight, challenging the community’s trust in its judiciary. The accused, whose name has not been disclosed to protect their privacy until formal charges are announced, was apprehended late Saturday evening after officers noticed erratic driving on a busy local highway. According to police sources, a breathalyzer test conducted at the scene indicated that the former judge’s blood alcohol content was above the legal … Read more

Ex-Judge Joshua Kindred Resigns Amid Scandal Involving Misconduct with Law Clerks and Federal Prosecutors

Anchorage, AK — Following a judicial council’s investigation, former U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred resigned amid findings of improper conduct with a law clerk and dishonesty in his responses to investigators. His resignation, effective July 3, caps a tumultuous period marked by allegations that he maintained what the council termed an “inappropriately sexualized relationship” with the clerk. The investigation into Kindred, which culminated in a 29-page report released publicly on Monday, detailed numerous instances of professional misconduct. According to the findings, Kindred engaged in behavior that spanned from sexual harassment to creating a hostile … Read more