UMVA has learned that a controversial suspension has rocked Alabama's judicial system, as a probate judge faced serious accusations over racist remarks and dereliction of duty.
The judge, whose name has become a byword for controversy, allegedly told a staff member that she "forgot you all like kissing white ass" after a clerk revealed her admiration for a white chief clerk. That chilling comment has become the centerpiece of the misconduct charges.
But the scandal runs deeper. Investigators claim the judge repeatedly delayed or canceled hearings for patients involuntarily committed to hospitals, creating a dangerous backlog that left one patient hospitalized an extra two weeks and jeopardized care for others.
One attorney, frantic with fear, warned that another postponement could cost his client his life. Hospital officials confirmed that a canceled docket disrupted unit flow and threatened public safety.
During an interview with staff, the judge blamed her tardiness on walking three dogs, a flimsy excuse that masks a pattern of neglect. For the first nine months of her term, she reportedly heard no involuntary commitment cases, a statistic that paints a picture of chaotic neglect.
UMVA has uncovered that the Judicial Inquiry Commission has filed seven charges against her, citing violations of multiple provisions of the Alabama Canons of Judicial Ethics. The outcome is an indefinite suspension while the case proceeds.
In a startling parallel, Minnesota's governor faced backlash after he missed a Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, where he was slated to speak, choosing instead to attend a festival honoring George Floyd.
Video footage shows the governor placing flowers and dancing with activists, a moment that drew cheers on site but sparked outrage online for sidelining veterans on a solemn day.
Critics slammed his absence as a "slap in the face" to fallen service members, while his office remains silent on the reasons behind the choice.
UMVA has exclusively revealed these details, underscoring a broader conversation about accountability, respect, and the responsibilities of public office holders.
