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Judges are powerful officials whose decisions can take someone’s home or freedom, overturn or enforce state laws, and correct or perpetuate injustices. We write about judicial conduct and misconduct and the impact judges have on people in Cook County.
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Associate Judge Gregory P. Vazquez, who filed papers to retire amid Injustice Watch’s investigation, appears on a police raid body camera with the owner of a Brookfield massage parlor known for unlawful sex work. Vazquez said he was merely giving a friend a ride.
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Cook County judge accused of physical and verbal harassment when she was a prosecutor; office says allegations were ‘unsubstantiated’
Primary candidate Judge Ruth Gudino allegedly ‘engaged in unwanted touching’ and bullied co-workers as a prosecutor, according to a memo obtained by Injustice Watch. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office said the allegations were ‘unsubstantiated.’
Cook County judge removed by voters in 2020 seeks return to the bench
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Judicial watchdog files complaint against appellate judge accused of interfering in nephew’s case
The charges allege Harris spoke with two judges hearing an appeal involving his nephew, an allegation first reported by Injustice Watch in 2020.
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Proposed judicial ethics code is silent on courthouse romances
The code of conduct for judges may get a long-overdue update, but critics say the revision should have banned relationships between judges and their subordinates.
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