Posted in2020 Retention
Election day 2020: Cook County judicial races to watch
These are the judicial races to keep an eye on as the votes come in.
John Seasly
John Seasly was a reporter at Injustice Watch from 2017 to 2020, where he covered judges, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the courts, and the death penalty.
Posted in2020 Retention
Chicago mayor’s support of Judge Michael Toomin leaves juvenile justice advocates ‘disappointed’
Judge Michael Toomin and Mayor Lori Lightfoot say his critics are playing politics. Reformers say the lives and futures of Cook County children are at stake.
Posted in2020 Retention
Appeals court reverses this judge more than any other in criminal courts seeking retention
Kenneth J. Wadas has been reversed 25 times in 6 years — more than any other Cook County criminal court judge on the November ballot running to remain in office.
Posted in2020 Retention
4 judges, 6 years, 98 reversals — and they want you to vote to keep them in office
Cook County judges Margaret Ann Brennan, Patrick J. Sherlock, Kenneth J. Wadas and Anna Helen Demacopoulos have had rulings reversed on appeal more than 3 times as often as their colleagues.
Posted inJudicial Conduct
El juez Mauricio Araujo renunció antes de que pudiera ser destituido por acusaciones de acoso sexual
El juez del Condado de Cook enfrentó la posibilidad de ser expulsado de su cargo el martes por “evidencia clara y convincente” de comportamiento inapropiado y de acoso hacia las mujeres.
Posted inJudicial Conduct
Cook County judge resigns, avoiding discipline for alleged sexual harassment
Judge Mauricio Araujo resigned after the Illinois Courts Commission found “clear and convincing” evidence that he engaged in a pattern of inappropriate and harassing behavior toward women.
Posted in2020 Retention
Judicial Accountability PAC opposes Toomin, Araujo for retention
The presiding judge of the juvenile justice division and a judge accused of sexual harassment face growing opposition to their retention bids.
Posted inJudicial Elections
Ask an expert: Bar association ratings, explained
Judicial bar ratings are complex and important. We asked an expert to explain them.
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Están en la ‘cárcel de jueces’ y aún así quieren 6 años más en el banquillo
Los jueces Mauricio Araujo y Jackie Portman-Brown han sido retirados de sus respectivos tribunales mientras se llevan a cabo investigaciones sobre su conducta.
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Two Cook County judges in ‘judge jail’ want 6 more years on the bench
Judges Mauricio Araujo and Jackie Portman-Brown have been removed from their courtrooms as investigations into their conduct are underway.