Magistrate

Join Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor on August 21 for Insights into the Judicial Process at Lunch with a Leader

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Los Alamos, New Mexico, is gearing up for an insightful community event featuring Magistrate Judge Catherine (Katy) Taylor. Scheduled for August 21 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., the “Lunch with a Leader” will take place at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall on Sage. Taylor, who was elected to her position in 2022, is expected to provide attendees with an in-depth look at the judicial process. Judge Taylor, raised on California’s Central Coast as the youngest of five brothers in a farming family, has a rich background in public service. She earned her bachelor’s degree in … Read more

New Leadership in Latah County: Ramalingam Steps Up as Magistrate Judge Following Megan Marshall’s Appointment

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Lewiston, Idaho – A new chapter in the local judiciary is set to begin as Judge Kenneth Ramalingam has been appointed as the Latah County magistrate judge. Ramalingam, who has served in this role since 2019, previously held an academic position as an assistant clinical professor at the University of Idaho’s College of Law, where he earned his law degree. The magistrate judge position became available following the appointment of Megan Marshall to the 2nd District Bench in May by Idaho Governor Brad Little. Marshall had been serving as Latah County’s magistrate judge since 2018 … Read more

Magistrate Greenlights Case Against Judge Allegedly Concealing Immigrant Status

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RICHMOND, Va. — A magistrate has ruled that a case against a judge accused of concealing an undocumented immigrant can proceed, a decision that could have significant implications for judicial accountability. The judge, whose identity has not been disclosed, faced allegations of providing shelter to an individual in the country illegally, raising questions about ethical standards in the judiciary. The magistrate’s ruling comes after an extensive review of evidence presented by the prosecution, which argued that the judge’s actions undermined the rule of law. Prosecutors contended that the alleged behavior not only violated legal norms … Read more

Amanda Faber Appointed as New Magistrate Judge in McPherson County, Kansas

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TOPEKA, Kan. — Amanda Faber has been appointed as the new district magistrate judge in McPherson County, taking on the role following her previous tenure in the same position. The appointment was confirmed by the 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission, which oversees judicial positions within Harvey and McPherson counties. The nominating commission, led by Justice Melissa Standridge in a nonvoting capacity, includes several key figures from the local legal community, among them Brian Bina, Ann Elliott, and David O’Dell from McPherson, as well as Thomas Adrian and Jana McKinney from Newton. Their decisions are integral … Read more