News Summary
The Louisiana Judiciary Commission has recommended the removal of Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts after an investigation revealed serious allegations of dishonesty and misleading behavior. The commission’s overwhelming vote of 11-2 highlighted concerns regarding her credibility and integrity, particularly regarding claims about her military service and misleading police investigators. As the case moves to the Louisiana Supreme Court, the legal community is discussing the importance of accountability in the judiciary.
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana – The Louisiana Judiciary Commission has recommended the removal of Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts from her position on the bench following serious allegations of dishonesty and attempts to mislead police investigators. This recommendation stems from a detailed investigation that concluded Judge Foxworth-Roberts demonstrated a lack of credibility and integrity in her actions while in office.
The recommendation for removal was supported by an overwhelming vote of 11-2, with one commission member absent. The commission’s findings were based on numerous incidents as well as Foxworth-Roberts’ ongoing pattern of dishonest behavior. One member of the commission pointed out an unsettling tendency of the judge to avoid accountability, describing her conduct as “dancing with” the investigators, illustrating the commission’s concerns regarding her willingness to mislead.
As the next step, the Louisiana Supreme Court will review the commission’s recommendation and ultimately determine the final consequences for Foxworth-Roberts. In addition to the recommendation for her removal, the commission has also called for Foxworth-Roberts to reimburse $9,449.83 to cover the costs associated with the investigation.
Judge Foxworth-Roberts, who assumed office on January 1, 2021, was elected to her position in November 2020. The first complaint against her was lodged anonymously just five months into her term, raising questions about her transparency and ethical conduct. Key accusations include fabricating claims about her military service, alleging that she held the rank of Captain when she was actually separated from the Army Reserves as a 1st Lieutenant.
Further investigations revealed that she had not achieved the rank she claimed and that she was only 16 years old during the Desert Storm conflict. Moreover, Foxworth-Roberts inaccurately represented herself as a veteran of three different wars in her campaign materials, although her service was limited to stateside duties without deployment.
Judge Foxworth-Roberts also misled police regarding a reported burglary involving her vehicle, asserting that the incident occurred at her residence when it actually took place miles away. Notably, she did not file a theft claim with her auto insurance, raising additional questions about her credibility. The investigation highlighted her refusal to provide military records that could substantiate or refute her claims, further casting doubt on her transparency.
Throughout the investigation, which drew comparisons to a previous high-profile case involving a judge removed for dishonesty, the commission underscored the importance of maintaining trust within the judiciary. The last case of judicial removal in Louisiana dates back to 2009, when similar concerns about judicial integrity led to the ousting of another judge.
In response to the commission’s findings, Foxworth-Roberts acknowledged that she had embellished her military service while attempting to defend her overall fairness as a judge. She expressed regret about her previous judgments and committed to seeking guidance from a mentor judge in an effort to improve her performance and integrity on the bench.
The commission’s recommendation has sparked discussions within the legal community about the necessity for accountability and transparency in the judiciary. As the situation unfolds, the potential removal of Judge Foxworth-Roberts will likely continue to be a focal point in conversations surrounding judicial ethics in Louisiana.
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