Judge Roy Wiggins Appointed To Chief District Court Judge

WCCB Charlotte— Chief District Court Judge Elizabeth Trosch has been informed that the Chief Justice has appointed Judge Roy Wiggins as her successor effective May 1, 2024.

MSNBC—Trump-appointed judges strike down Louisiana map creating another Black voter district. Two Donald Trump-appointed federal judges handed down a ruling Tuesday that would block Louisiana from using a newly authorized voter map that established an additional majority-Black district. The judges’ decision forbids Louisiana from using the map in this fall’s elections — a potential boon for Republicans, who hold a slim majority in the House of Representatives. Black Louisianans and a number of civil rights organizations have already filed an appeal to the Supreme Court. And Louisiana...

RedState—Appeals Court Publicly Rebukes California Judge for Handcuffing 13-Year-Old Girl in Court. In a rare instance of disciplinary action against a federal judge, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a public reprimand to Judge Roger Benitez of San Diego for having a 13-year-old girl handcuffed during a court session.

CHCH—Judge holds Trump in contempt of court. Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. We return to the courts in New York, where Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial heard from an attorney who represented adult film star Stormy Daniels. But, the day began with Judge Merchan’s decision on whether Trump violated the gag order. The short answer? Yes, he did. And now, he’s been held in contempt.