The biggest problem at the much-maligned Broward County Courthouse isn't the supposed mold, rats, bursting pipes and antiquated elevators.
Turns out the biggest problem remains judges with questionable judgment.
In the past week, we've seen the state's judicial watchdog agency bring formal charges against two Broward circuit judges — Dale Cohen and Ana Gardiner — for alleged misconduct.
Each could be removed from the bench, with Gardiner likely in deeper trouble because she also is accused of giving "misleading" answers under oath to the Judicial Qualifications Commission.
And last month, we had Broward Circuit Judge Susan Lebow toss a death-penalty murder case after she got into a dispute with the prosecutor. Her decision seemed an abuse of discretion and a miscarriage of justice, especially for the victim's family. Her not-guilty verdict is being appealed, but at this point Lebow faces no investigation of or sanctions for her actions.
The Broward judiciary finds itself under the microscope again, nearly three years after a string of embarrassing incidents led longtime chief judge Dale Ross to step aside in the middle of his term.
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Broward Judges Need Better Judgment
Not only does there appear to be no justice in the "Sunshine State" but, on top of that the criminals are protected by the disfunctional court system.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you expect in a community (South Florida) where legal professionals commit and cover-up crimes like those documented online at http://home.roadrunner.com/~tvfields/dir.htm
ReplyDeleteThe reason judges are corrupt is because the judicial discipline boards cover up for most of them, thus giving them license.
ReplyDeleteI am always glad to see websites that have a hall of fame and a hall of shame for judges. We need to promote the good guys and shame the bad ones.
ReplyDelete"Steal from the elderly in Broward County and the judges will reward you greatly....Hell move to Florida the innocent sheep are everywhere and the legal system does not protect them....Free for the pickings....Have them sign documents when they are dying or just forge the documents yourself."
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