Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Reason
Reason
Charles Oliver

Brickbat: If It Pleases the Court

Court documents say former Brooklyn Surrogate Court judge Harriet Thompson was removed from the bench after a series of anti-gay and racist remarks in front of other court officials. Thompson reportedly said, "I hate these gay white men" and complained about "gay racist f—–s … trying to ruin me and get me." The documents also claim she said she assumed anyone in a case with an Hispanic-sounding name is a liar. "They have a deceitful trait that goes way back to Biblical times," she was quoted as saying. "The men are always stealing, and the women are no better. They lie, steal and use their vaginas for anything they want." She's seeking to vacate the order removing her from the bench, calling it a "political hit" and denying the allegations.

The post Brickbat: If It Pleases the Court appeared first on Reason.com.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.