Judicial

High Court Debates Judicial Bias Amid Racially Charged Tirade in Virtual Courtroom

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New Haven, Connecticut – A recent court session at Yale Law School has sparked a debate on how judges should handle contemptuous behavior in the courtroom, particularly when it involves hate speech from defendants claiming mental health crises. This inquiry was part of the state Supreme Court’s “On Circuit” initiative, which aims to engage law students by hosting real court hearings at educational institutions. The case under review arose from an incident on May 4, 2023, during a virtual hearing handled by Superior Court Judge John M. Newson. Gregory Johnson, representing himself in a habeas … Read more

Impact Charter Faces Legal Challenge: Lawsuit Filed in 19th Judicial District Court

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Baton Rouge, LA – A significant legal battle is unfolding in the 19th Judicial District Court today as Impact Charter School seeks a temporary restraining order against state officials. The school aims to halt proceedings that could close its doors, pending the resolution of its lawsuit over a recent academic performance evaluation. Located in Baker, Impact Charter School is contesting the methodology used by the state to assess its academic performance, arguing that it has consistently met the required standards for charter schools in Louisiana. At the heart of the dispute is Impact’s claim that … Read more

Modoc County Domestic Violence Case Dismissed Due to Judicial Shortage, Exposing Systemic Court Delays

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ALTURAS, Calif. — In a rare turn of events in Modoc County, a criminal case was dismissed due to a shortage of judges, illustrating the challenges smaller counties face in maintaining adequate judicial resources. On February 27, 2025, Superior Court Judge Wendy Dier was forced to dismiss a domestic violence case involving defendant Angela Totten due to the prolonged absence of a second judge in the county. The case originally stemmed from allegations against Totten including battery, battery on a spouse, and resisting arrest with penalties that could have extended up to two and half … Read more

Judicial Watchdog Files Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Advocating for Women-Led Legal Teams in Birth Control Lawsuit

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WASHINGTON — A conservative judicial advocacy group, the Article III Project, has filed a misconduct complaint against U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers. The grievance arose after Judge Rodgers, presiding in the Northern District of Florida, issued a directive concerning the prominent role of women lawyers in managing a spate of lawsuits involving the contraceptive Depo-Provera. Judge Rodgers, recently tasked with overseeing a cluster of legal actions suggesting that Depo-Provera might cause brain tumors, issued an order dated Feb. 23. In it, she emphasized the importance of female attorneys being represented adequately in leadership roles. … Read more