When the Judge gets Judged: Law & Language Podcast

What happens when a judge misbehaves in court?
In episode 9 of the USLawEssentials Law & Language Podcast (originally published June 21, 2021) Stephen introduces a story from the American Bar Association Journal: Judge gets 6-month suspension, partly for misusing her contempt power.
The judge who apparently abused her power in court finds herself being judged. Find out what happens as you improve your legal English vocabulary and listening skills.

[@chriscockrell9495]

Pennsylvania court of judicial preceding. Imprisoned and detained, no trial. Non party
Exhibited inproper behavior. Impatient disrespectful undignified.
We hold government officials, acting as public servants two different standards then we hold the public. There is nothing wrong with that. If they can’t do the job in the way the public expects, then they should not be doing the job and opportunity should be given to others. The public gets to scorn and dislike government and may be partial in ways that government officials do not get to behave. Contempt of court in contempt of a cop a real issues.
I have found this podcast fascinating. I’m going to go through and listen to many of them to see what else I can learn. Government Authority and people who build that authority is a fascinating topic. Law enforcement officers and judges get some pretty amazing powers which are often abused. Loved hearing this

[@aymanmassaud]

But in the future, how can this judge be trusted to hear other cases? What if a litigant refuses to have their action brought before this judge? - Just discussing

[@taphonomyoftitans417]

Should put her in prison for six months. That would be equitable.

[@taphonomyoftitans417]

I see people held in contemp because the judge doesn't like their position/argument .

[@chriscockrell9495]

Plain meaning and legal meaning. Contempt - Dislike. Fine or remove, if doing something bad.