LOL for someone who does not care you can't seem to let it go. Why?
Because you care about the details and they mock everything you ever worked for
https://historyenhanced.com/first-black-female-judge-fired-due-to-systemic-incompetence-article/
First Black Female Judge Fired Due To ‘Systemic Incompetence’
A hearing panel has unanimously decided to recommend the removal of Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson following an investigation. Since assuming office in late 2020, the first-time judge has been under scrutiny in several investigations by FOX 5 I-Team.
Widespread Incompetence
The three-member panel of The Judicial Qualifications Commission’s three-member panel decided that Peterson displayed “systemic incompetence” due to her disregard for courthouse regulations,
mistreatment of courthouse staff, inappropriate social media posts, and repeated failure to fulfill her duties
The Incident
The panel was particularly alarmed by an incident where Peterson ordered the incarceration of a woman who was just trying to update her marriage certificate,
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The woman wanted her marriage certificate to reflect her biological fathers name.
Days In Jail
PJ Skelton served two days in jail from the 20-day sentence that was given for contempt,
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She was there until her husband was able to pay the $500 fine.
Excessive Response
The panel wrote,
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“Such a hasty and shockingly disproportionate reaction is the hallmark of (Peterson’s) intemperance.”
Unprecedented Ruling
This unprecedented move to remove Peterson follows for specific hearings that started in September 2023,
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At which time Peterson was given the opportunity to testify and address her accusers. She faced 30 accusations of misconduct.
The Report
The report condemned Peterson for attempting to persuade her Homeowners Association (HOA) at a community gathering to resolve a lawsuit she had initiated,
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despite being aware that the HOA already had legal representation.
Avoid responsibility
The panel wrote,
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“(Peterson’s) attempts to avoid responsibility for these clear violations bordered on farcical, severely eroding her credibility with the Hearing Panel.”
Concerns
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office expressed concerns that Judge Peterson ignored their directives by allowing a wedding after hours,
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permitting entry without the presence of deputies.
Panic Button
On a separate occasion,
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She hit the panic button when a deputy was delayed in escorting her to court, needlessly causing alarm among the security personnel.
Staff Scrutinized
Additionally, the report highlighted instances where county staff criticized her actions,
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it “quickly triggers allegations of obstructionism or even racism.”
Litigation
“These communications and actions reveal a judge (Respondent) who publicly vilifies colleagues,
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is quick to threaten them with unnecessary legal action, and generally projects a spiteful and vainglorious persona.”
Main Argument
Peterson’s main defense was her limited experience as a judge,
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Which she said had been addressed with more extensive training.
Unconvinced
Despite this,
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The panel was unconvinced by her explanation.
Instances Of Failure
The report highlighted numerous where she failed to do her job,
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Resulting in unnecessary delays in processing petitions in her office.
Guilty
The hearing panel claimed that Peterson was guilty of,
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“systemic incompetence… (Judges) are expected to act in a manner that promotes the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary. Respondent has shown that she cannot — or will not — do so. And so she must go.”
