Judicial Conduct & the Courts
The Kids Are Alright: Judge Refuses to Arrest Teens or Mom; Ambrose Denied in Family Court
MADISON CT — Today brought good news to Mia (16), Mathew (16), and Sawyer (13).
Reportedly Ailing Nancy Salzman to Leave Prison on September 7; Judge Garaufis to Monitor Health for Possible Immediate Release – Depending on MRI Results
Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis held a hearing today on the status of Nancy Salzman’s health – in response to her lawyer’s motion for a sentence reduction to accommodate Salzman’s emergent health matters.
Parlato Sentencing: Buffalo News: “… 78 letters to judge seek leniency for ‘hero'”
The Buffalo News published a story on July 5 concerning Frank Parlato’s sentencing – which is currently scheduled to take place at 12:00 Noon on Monday, July 31st.
Scandalous Westchester Family Court: Cambareri and Guttridge Undue Influence; Allegations of Judge Lubell Propositioning Women
Corruption may or may not be rife in Westchester Family Court. Either way, the feeding circle between the judges and the lawyers seems robust.
Catherine Kassenoff Is Dead: US Consulate Confirms She Died in Switzerland, May 27, Her Lawyer Tells Federal Judge
This letter tells it all.
Attorney Gus Dimopolus Donated Thousands to Judge Lubell While He Represented Allan Kassenoff
Gus Dimopoulus…
Judge Garaufis Gives DOJ 30-Day Extension to Answer Raniere’s Claims of FBI Tampering
On June 22, Judge Nicholas Garaufis granted the DOJ a 30-day extension to respond to Keith Raniere’s Rule 33 motions for retrial based on “newly discovered evidence.”
Judge Rakoff: America’s Innocents Who Plead Guilty Problem
US District Judge Hon. Jed S. Rakoff once said, “When I was a prosecutor, of course, I thought the system worked absolutely perfectly. When I was a defense counsel, I had some doubts. But I didn’t…
Judge Garaufis’ Complete Memorandum and Order Denying Raniere’s Motion to Disqualify the Judge
Keith Raniere’s Motion for Recusal and Judicial Disqualification of the court was denied by U.S. District Court Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis.
Judge Garaufis Denies Raniere’s Motion to Disqualify Setting Stage for Decision on Rule 33 Motion for New Trial
US District Court Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis denied Keith Raniere’s motion for recusal and disqualification from hearing Raniere’s Rule 33 motion for a new trial. Raniere claims in his Rule 33 motion…
Raniere Claims DOJ Suppressing Critical Evidence; Seeks Judge’s Order to Compel
According to the latest motion filed by his attorney , Joseph Tully, the Department of Justice (DOJ) refuses to hand over four pieces of evidence to Keith Raniere’s defense team.
NYS Justice Kevin Carter to Decide Pigeon’s Motion to Disqualify DA Flynn for ‘Bias,’ ‘Animosity,’ in Child Rape Prosecution
I have been Steve Pigeon’s friend for more than 20 years. In December 2021, he was charged with raping a child, perhaps the most despicable of all offenses. I believe he is innocent.
Juries in Family Court Could Chill False Claims, Better Protect Children and Keep Judges From Ruling for Dollars
In a recent post, Allegations of Criminal Abuse Should Not Be Handled in Family Court – With Its Low-to-No-Evidence Rules , Joan Kloth-Zanard argues that divorcing spouses’ allegations of criminal…
CT Family Court Judge Jane Grossman, Attorney Marianne Charles Accused of Unethical Practice in DiRubba Case
By Philip Sidney
CT Judge Releases Mother Charged With Felony for Contacting Her Children
Margaret Sullivan, the mother arrested for texting her ex-husband to speak to her children before undergoing a life-threatening heart operation, appeared before CT Judge Neeta Vatti after being…
Handcuffs Removed From Mother Whose Plea to See Children Led to Arrest and Handcuffing in Hospital; Will Face Judge Adelman When Released
Margaret Sullivan, a mother with a restraining order barring contact with her children, found herself at the center of a controversial arrest.
CT Family Court Judge Has Mother Arrested for Texting Kids From Hospital After Heart Attack; She Relapses
Judge Neeta Vatti, who signed the arrest warrant, could be responsible for a death if this Mom dies from her heart condition:
Staten Island Republican Party Bosses Trade Judgeships for Democrat Favors
By M. Thomas Nast