Alaska Judge’s Reprimand for Misconduct May Strengthen Public Defender’s Sexual Harassment Case Against Judiciary

A former public defender has announced that a recent reprimand of an Alaska federal judge could support her claims of sexual harassment against the federal judiciary. On Wednesday, the public defender underscored the importance of the Ninth Circuit Judicial Council’s decision, which determined that the judge’s “sexualized relationship” with a clerk did not require intent to be relevant. This precedent, she argues, should be considered in the pending bench ruling. For more detailed information, the original article is available on Law360.