Tag: judicial accountability
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Former Broome County Family Court Judge Denied New Trial in Federal Harassment Case
A federal judge upheld a jury’s verdict against former Broome County Judge Richard H. Miller II in a gender-discrimination case, denying his request to overturn the ruling. The jury found Miller liable for creating a hostile environment, awarding $200,000 to former court secretary Rachelle Gallagher and highlighting judicial accountability.
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When Judges Police Themselves: The Troubling Case of Judge Sarah A.L. Merriam
A complaint against Judge Sarah Merriam of the U.S. Court of Appeals alleges bullying and intimidation, raising concerns about judicial accountability. Previous inquiries deemed her management style excessively harsh. The Legal Accountability Project seeks reforms for protecting clerks, highlighting the judiciary’s reliance on self-policing, which undermines public trust.
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CAUGHT ON TAPE: The Police Video That Could Have Cleared a Disabled Father—But No Court Ever Saw It
On the U.N. International Day of Persons with Disabilities, new police footage reveals that former officer Lane Schlesinger admitted disabled father Marc Fishman had no criminal intent. Fishman, facing jail despite exculpatory evidence withheld throughout his prosecution, has been separated from his children for nearly six years. Advocates call for systemic reforms.
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