Judges

Colorado Political Commentator Urges Voters to Reject All Judges to Spur Judicial Accountability and Reform

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Denver, Colorado — Colorado’s unique judicial retention system, where voters periodically decide whether to keep judges on the bench without direct electoral competition, is coming under intense scrutiny. Unlike some states that hold elections to choose judges, Colorado’s governors appoint judges from a list provided by a nominating committee. Voters then cast their ballots simply to retain or dismiss these judges, sometimes several years after they have been appointed. The overarching concern expressed by critics, including vocal local personalities like Jon Caldara, president of the Denver-based Independence Institute, is that the retention votes amount to … Read more

Federal Judges Voice Concerns Over Potential Political Violence as Elections Approach

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WASHINGTON — In the years following the chaotic breach of the U.S. Capitol by an angry mob, the significance of the judiciary’s role in upholding democracy has come sharply into focus. As the nation stands on the precipice of another presidential election, judges from Washington’s federal courts, who have been dealing with the criminals of the Jan. 6, 2021, siege, voice concerns that the country might witness similar acts of political violence once more. U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton, appointed by President George W. Bush, recently addressed these concerns during courtroom proceedings. Without directly naming … Read more

Eddie Hearn Outraged by Bivol vs Beterbiev Fight Outcome, Calls for Judge’s Ban from Boxing

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LONDON — Prominent sports promoter Eddie Hearn did not mince words following the outcome of the high-stakes boxing match between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev, expressing strong disapproval regarding the judge’s decisions at the event. Hearn went on record stating that the judge involved should be barred from officiating in the sport, denouncing the scoring as “sickening” during a post-fight interview. Beterbiev, the light heavyweight titlist, entered the ring with an unbeaten record, facing off against fellow champion Bivol in what was anticipated as a closely contested battle. Despite a vigorous effort from both sides, … Read more

End of an Era: Wimbledon’s Shift to Electronic Line Calling Leaves Veteran Line Judges Sidelined

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London, UK – The charm and tradition of Wimbledon, renowned for its grass courts and white attire, will be losing a timeless aspect of its gamesmanship as it bids farewell to human line judges, adopting electronic line-calling technology instead. This shift, informed by a desire for consistent and error-free rulings, marks a profound change for many, including veteran line judges like myself, whose life’s work has revolved around the court lines of this storied tournament. I still vividly remember my first Wimbledon back in 1982, the year Jimmy Connors triumphed over John McEnroe. It was … Read more