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Gary Farmer ‘unfit to serve’ after lewd comments, misconduct from Broward bench, panel says
Judge Gary Farmer, who previously held the position of Senate Democratic Leader, is facing potential suspension from the Broward Circuit Court due to a series of inappropriate remarks and questionable judicial conduct. More than six months after he was reassigned to the civil division, the Florida Supreme Court has acknowledged the receipt of formal charges,…
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Broward judge faces discipline over political contributions
A circuit judge in Broward County, who is already under consideration for a possible reprimand by the Florida Supreme Court, may also face disciplinary action for making political donations, according to filings submitted Friday by the state’s Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC). Earlier this year, in January, the JQC advised the Supreme Court to issue a…
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Federal courts won’t refer Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to attorney general over ethics
The judiciary’s policy-making body announced Thursday that the federal courts will not send allegations of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas possibly violating ethics laws to Justice Department. Thomas has agreed that he will follow updated requirements for reporting gifts and trips, including more clear guidelines regarding hospitality from friends. The Judicial Conference sent a letter…
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More unreported luxury travel by Thomas detailed
The top court’s review urges an enforceable code of Conduct The investigation of Supreme Court Ethics by Democratic Senators lasted nearly two years. It revealed more luxury travels by Justice Clarence Thomas. They also urged Congress to create a code of conduct to be enforced. As Republicans prepare to control the Senate in January it…
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Federal judiciary releases first-ever report on workplace misconduct
The first federal workplace report released on Wednesday shows that between 2021-2023, federal court employees reported more than 100 complaints of abusive behavior. The report was released to address concerns regarding the way in which the judiciary deals with workplace harassment. It defines abusive conduct as a “pattern of demonstrably egregious, hostile” behavior, that interferes…
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Renatha Francis is an antisemite.
Bryan Rudnick provides a quick summary of his experiences with Renatha Francis and why he believes she’s an antisemite.
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Rally4theRepublic host Bryan Rudnick explains why Florida’s voters should NOT retain Renatha Francis on this November’s ballot.
Rally4theRepublic host Bryan Rudnick explains why Florida’s voters should NOT retain Renatha Francis on this November’s ballot.
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Broward Circuit reassigns Gary Farmer for making lewd comments from the bench
Farmer, in one day, told a defendant that he should wear condoms. He also recited a gay wordplay taken from an old comic sketch, but stopped short of dropping an f bomb. Broward Circuit judge Gary Farmer spoke too freely from the bench recently. He was reassigned this week to the civil court from the…
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Judge Aileen Cannon Failed to Disclose a Right-Wing Junket
Aileen Cannon, federal judge and controversial jurist, who dismissed the criminal case involving classified documents against Donald Trump last July, failed in her disclosure of her attendance at the May 2023 banquet sponsored by a conservative legal school. Cannon attended an event in Arlington honoring late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Documents obtained by the…
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Justice Kagan: Lower court judges could enforce Supreme Court ethics code
Justice Elena Kagan discussed emergency dockets and the number of women who have been on the Supreme Court in the past. Justice Elena Kagan dismissed concerns on Monday about lower-court judges’ ability to enforce the Supreme Court’s new ethics rules. She said federal judges are more than able to hold justices accountable. Kagan stated, “I…