I-Team: Judge orders Thailand native jailed after trying to correct marriage license
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2021
- By Randy Travis
Published Oct. 21, 2021
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - Douglas County’s probate judge - already in trouble with the Judicial Qualifications Commission - now faces new questions over why she ordered a Thailand native to be jailed because she came into the office asking to correct a marriage certificate.
Prachabordee Junnongyai (PJ) Skelton was married on May 3, 2016. She told the FOX 5 I-Team she was raised by her biological uncle and always considered him her father. So she put his name as the father on the marriage license.
Recently, she said she learned her biological father’s name and wondered whether she should correct her marriage certificate.
Skelton filed a petition on August 2. On August 12, Peterson ordered Skelton to appear in person for a hearing. On that day, she was held in contempt of court for "lying under oath and providing false information to the Court."
Skelton was ordered to spend 20 days in the Douglas County jail.
"I never thought of things like that would happen to me," Skelton told the FOX 5 I-Team by phone. "I’ve never done anything wrong in my life."
Peterson allowed Skelton to be released from jail after two days by paying a $500 fine.
That includes ignoring the sheriff’s office rule not to let people into the courthouse without being screened and misleading her neighbors during a legal dispute before she became a judge.
This is the 8th public allegation of judicial misconduct against Christina Peterson. She took office 10 months ago.
In court filings, Peterson said she did nothing wrong and argued Skelton had "knowingly and willingly lied to the Court on her previous application."
Skelton insisted she didn’t know her biological father. She was hesitant to speak about the issue publicly, but said "I don’t want nobody to go through what I went through."
The Supreme Court rejected a petition by the JQC to have Peterson temporarily suspended until a hearing. That won't happen until next year.
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Give someone a little power and they lose their mind
Eight complaints within a year and she is still a judge? WTF is wrong with the Judicial system?
I don't understand it either. From what I have gathered, in her state/city, as she is elected, they have their hands tied. One news channel said that. In my city, she would be reprimanded and taken off of the court system pending an investigation which could lead to her arrest and severe prison time. I just don't get it. This makes me cringe.
It's just like every other job now I guess. She's still there because they can't find a replacement. Some of us only wished that we could have that job.
This is nothing new the system always been messed up… no one should be surprised.
'Murica thats what
Laws have to be changed so Judges do not have immunity any longer.
Judge Christina Peterson must be held accountable she thinks she is above the law
She is above the law. Our government routinely violates the law with no consequences. Anything the people do is severely punished. Without a doubt the law barely applies to her. I doubt she will be disbarred or fired.
This is what happens when you elect people based on popularity, and not on qualifications to do the job. I think this judge should spend two days for every day she sentenced anyone incorrectly, or unfairly.
Welcome to politics in general. Most are never qualified.
You said it right and I agree with you totally.
She was more qualified than her predecessor who wasn’t even a lawyer.
@@BookofFuture my statement is still true.
@@BookofFuture who cares
She is outta contol and should be fully investigated after she is removed from her office and is barred for life from practicing law!!
2 days in jail and $500 fine for correcting a name once the truth was discovered. That's shameful
What's crazy is the total sentence was 20 DAYS! She was going to lock her up for 3 weeks for fixing a marriage certificate.
That judge is currently suffering 50 counts of lawlessness as of today.
I read that too. Let's hope some of them stick because her conduct has been appalling.
She gave them the information she had at the time and then came back to correct it when more information became available to her. There was no intent here to deceive the courts. But the judge gets to keep those fines so I can't say I'm surprised.
This woman again?! Seriously? Get rid of her!!!!
Okay this judge needs to go under investigation.
If there are already multiple issues and allegations that’s a red flag there
When the law goes to your head. The judge needs to lose her seat.
What a disgrace, it is sad that someone like that is a judge
She's hating
This judge has been in the news before. Look up why. Smh.
Ha! I’d never heard of her until today - she’s in the news again! (Now I’m looking up her history, lol.) She’s a mess.
@@corbindioxide6253 🤣🤣🤣 off too look up why she’s in the news again! Lordy!
There are criminals out there walking our streets with extensive rap sheets, that pose an actual threat to society and yet this lady was jailed. Something is very wrong with our country right now.
First, I doubt any that deserved it weren't jailed, that is a stretch. Second, she is committing far greater crimes, in some cases against completely innocent victims AND the people of her jurisdiction. To look the other way is to allow corruption. With that troll name I would think that you would have some sort of idea of the damage corruption unchecked can do. I guess not.
Talk about abusing that power and it’s all kinds of ppl who do it
This person in a judicial robe…is just like some of these police officers. ROGUE TO THE BONE.
Welcome to America. Where you never know what petty thing will set off law enforcement, or a prosecutor, or a judge. When everything is just right you can get a trifecta.
So the woman finally gets some vital information that she didn't have. Then tries to do the right thing, and gets a record for doing so?
The judge goes and does that but in California they won’t even prosecute shoplifting cases under $950
You think this judge would prosecute them?
SAME SAID WITH JUDGE KYLE RITTENHOUSE
The DA in sf, ca is a joke refuses to prosecute any crime
That judge has to be responsible for abusing power, not serve people but abusing.
Jail the judge already.
This is so sad
Please remove this woman! This is horrible!
Its not new to have a judge who experiences the power trip and does as they please in the courthouse. Not only are they on a power trip, their rules they set upon people like you and i are completely out of mind. I experienced this once and was able to successfully have a judge removed from handling my case.
You were quite lucky and resourceful. Many people don't know that they can do that and don't dare.
Only on the job for a year?? She was a little too power-happy trying to prove herself like a rookie officer smh🤦♀️
I'm so SICK of all of these people who think they are ABOVE THE LAW! AMERICA WAKEUP! LET'S CHANGE THIS, NO MATTER WHAT POLITICS ARE INVOLVED!
First of all the reason things like this happens is because people who vote still don't get it. Have you realized that it doesn't matter who wins nothing changes. But they need our vote. If everyone boycotted voting. I mean everyone. To not vote will show we stand as a nation and as a species that we deserve change. But people will still vote. People blinded by hate. And anger. It's heartbreaking.
What are we to expect when one sees an American President get away with it.
So, was she pushed up the ladder under EEOC?
Or maybe she took the Kamala stairs, humping it up?
While real criminals allowed to walk our street
This is wrong on all levels, the woman actually notified the courts to update it and whose to say her Uncle didn't raise her like a Foster child. This is absolutely ridiculous.
I'm thinking slept with someone to get that position. She seems like the type that would give it to employees there.
That's mean and hateful.....
But probably true. #subscribed👍
She was elected to the position
@@watt2g nah I think I think she gave the goods up for that position. Women out there will do anything I mean anything to get what they want. I rather struggle than to spread my legs.
@@elskankhunt42 hey I say what other don't say. I don't live in denial.
@@darkpisces8125 you're too ignorant to respond.
This is how they get to paperwork, that was legitimately filed, which is another reason for the floppy disc, and flash drives, as well as Lincoln projection, with slides.
I just looked her up. She demanded a higher pay as much as a Supreme Court Judge even though she deals with less case and has only been on the job for less then 1 year... there is more, I recommend people research her because she is a corrupt person.
*she got the backend of **#BLM** all over it*
Methinks some affirmative action reasoning was applied when this judge was confirmed. Confirm a minority judge by all means, but make sure they are qualified to do the job.
A judge? She shouldn't even be allowed to be a legal file clerk.
I think she might be qualified to work at McDonalds
They let these judges do whatever they want to do. They won’t do anything to her. Most of them are narcissistic sociopaths. They love power and sitting up high over everybody else. The arrogance is getting worse and worse.
Now arrest her behind and put her in jail/disbarr her.
What is wrong with this woman? She's not even trying to prove her haters wrong. She lost my support the moment she posted herself on IG begging for birthday cash, smh. I guess the education didn't help, hope she gets remove as a lesson to her and others to come or still in position. And I hope she finds a professional mentor, this woman is making too many poor decisions, she shouldn't be in a position to judge others. If she wants to jail people go and practice criminal law.
Judge with a ego
Corrupt
Affirmative Action Judge.
Is she in jail or fired yet???? This is ridiculous.
8th violation? Jeez. How many more chances is she going to get?
42
This Judge said The Law, I Am the Law..
This is what happens when you don't donate to the Peterson birthday fund.
The dangers and perils of promoting based on race and gender.
Same people that tipped her when she worked at the Skank Club
The judge is in the wrong. She needs to be investigated, wow!
Hurry up and fired this unfit judge the damage she will do by the time she is fired .
Try the "i'm above the law crap" in my state and It will be like you are in your very own Netflix horror movie!
She’s already a bad judge. Get rid of her before she someone irreparable damage.
She's doing to much!!! It's going to her head, she's abusing her power and/or authority!!
Another one of those judges who believe they are above the law.
And why isnt the judge in jail?
WELL HOLD HER ACCOUNTABLE!
That is one notorious judge. I've seen her on the news before and I barely watch the news. Always up to something bad. She needs to get the sack. Get her out of there.
Discusting.
Unfortunately nothing will happen to this judge. She will continue to ruin countless lives.
Richard B. Thompson of MiddletownNJ used to change traffic tickets for comptent of court, and divide earnings between municipalities he should be barred to practice law for life, he damaged many innocent people.
20 day sentence and $500 fine for what. The fact she had to do 2 days is still wrong. They need to get this lady off the bench fast.
Recall her.
What's wrong with putting someone name on a dam piece of paper , so what her uncle raised her so she consider him her dad
Jail the judge.
OMG... you 're kidding me...jail for trying to correct marriage license??? anybody did anything???
Soooo much power!!! Just jailed people when the mistakes made by the court employee on civilian's marriage certificate. (Who typed the certificate)?
Wow! Contempt.
That woman judge is a nightmare!!
'entitlement'
She needs to go There is nothing more angry then a %%^&* with some authority
This is just sad. What a damn shame
Oh no not this lady again you guys gotta get her out of position
She's just trying to make a name for herself
Angry. Evil. Hateful how do these people become judges ?
The Judge was wrong for that. She should not have put that woman in jail.
The vindictive arrogance on the “judge” is disgusting.
I bet she has some disgraceful skeletons in her closet, those righteous ones always do, very sad…there was no need to give her jail time.
So were just going off of how they framed rhe news story?
The Judge needs to go to jail.
50 Counts against her now. KARMA
Yep this is so wrong
So some one is eyeing up her seat?
Wow she think she didn't do anything wrong?
Randy Travis?
The country singer?
Is now a news reporter?
That Judge is a PROBLEM.
HER UNCLE IS HER HUSBAND * SAY WHAT !!!!!!!
Does anyone knows hows to de fin a fish?
SOME JUDGES SHOULD BE FIRED !!
Hating on an Asian woman. It’s starting to show.
Jailed someone for making an innocent mistake that absolutely did not hurt anyone...lets hope she never ends up on the other side of a court room herself...
Her position got on her small head.
Wow
Yikes! Seriously, Judge?
Come on you guys gotta get this toxic individual out of a position of power. How many violations does she need before she gets kicked off the bench? That whole wedding photo thing should’ve gotten her fired.
dangerous and ridiculous
Like I said these are corrupt judges 😈
She’s got melanin coverage...
Peterson needs to be fired and forced to pay back the money she stole from her plaintiffs.
It's called perjury?!
Go figure another entitled Judge abusing her power!
It funny how these people don't have the negative energy across the board.
This Lady Is On A Power Trip ,So The Lady Is In JAIL For Trying To Get Paperwork Fixed, 🤔🤫That's Sounds CRAZY