Judges’ Spat Exposes Chaos in Anne Arundel Orphans’ Court
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, The Baltimore Banner reported that ethics hearings have exposed significant dysfunction...
Retired California Judge William J. Murray, Jr. to Face Public Hearing on Ethics Charges
On Friday, November 7, 2025, the California Commission on Judicial Performance announced the scheduling of a public...
Ohio Inmate Claims Conflict of Interest in Rape Conviction Appeal
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, Rayshaun N. Powell filed a complaint of habeas corpus in the Ohio Supreme Court against...
Iowa Judge Adria Kester Charged with OWI Following Highway Incident
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, ABC News reported that Adria Kester, the chief judge of Iowa’s Second Judicial...
Colorado Judge Sean K. Murphy Suspended Amid ‘Serious Concerns’ About Courtroom Conduct
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Colorado Politics reported that San Miguel County Judge Sean K. Murphy has been...
Michigan Supreme Court Extends Hearing Date in Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig Case
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an order regarding the complaint filed by the...
New York Judges Prohibited from Peace Institute Board
The New York Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics has issued an opinion stating that a full-time judge may not serve...
Michigan Judge Joseph Slaven Resigns Amid Misconduct Probe Over Courthouse Camera Incident
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the News Herald reported that Taylor District Court Judge Joseph Slaven resigned...
Louisiana Judge Gail Horne Ray Removed From Rape Trial After Texts Mention Her Son’s Case
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, WBRZ reported that Judge Gail Horne Ray of the 19th Judicial District Court (JDC) in...
