House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is issuing a subpoena for information on the political work of Judge Juan Merchan’s daughter, Loren Merchan, who worked for the Biden-Harris campaign. Jordan is investigating potential conflicts of interest and biases in the judge’s handling of the Trump case.
A federal judge in Seattle overseeing a $72 million lawsuit against Boeing inadvertently traded the company’s stock through his wife’s IRA. The judge, James Robart, promptly sold the shares after discovering the error, but the incident raises concerns about the financial transparency of federal judges.
A video of a court proceeding has gone viral on social media, showing a judge rebuking a woman’s advocate who demanded ₹6 lakh monthly maintenance for his client, a childless wife. The judge declared that if the wife wants to spend this amount, she should earn it herself.
Australian surfing judge Benjamin Lowe was removed from the Paris Olympics judging panel after a photo surfaced online showing him embracing Australian surfer Ethan Ewing. The International Surfing Association cited the interaction as inappropriate and a violation of their code of conduct.
A co-defendant in the Georgia racketeering case against former President Trump donated to the 2024 campaign of the Atlanta judge presiding over the case, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Ray Smith III, accused of illegally asking state lawmakers to appoint different electors for Trump, contributed $150 to Judge Scott McAfee’s campaign. This revelation comes as the case against Trump is on hold pending an appeal challenging District Attorney Fani Willis’s involvement.
After seven seasons as a judge on ‘American Idol,’ Katy Perry has announced her departure from the show. During her time, she has witnessed the growth of contestants and shared her own personal experiences. Perry emphasized the importance of constructive criticism for improvement and hopes that future judges will continue to provide valuable feedback. Her fellow judge, Luke Bryan, expressed his appreciation for Perry’s contributions and acknowledged her professionalism.
