California Judge Faces Rebuke for Misconduct and Insensitive Remarks in Court
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Judge Julian W. Bailey of the Orange County Superior Court in California has faced public admonition following a series of actions deemed unprofessional and inappropriate, the California Commission on Judicial Performance reported. The commission’s findings highlighted incidents from 2014 to 2023, where Bailey’s behavior ranged from making insensitive remarks to inappropriate gestures, particularly in interactions involving female and less experienced attorneys. Appointed to the bench in 2012, Bailey’s conduct was scrutinized in a comprehensive review spanning several years. The commission documented multiple instances where his demeanor and comments brought into question … Read more