Federal Judge in California Sued Over Underage Drinking and Altercation at Pasadena Party

A federal judge in California is facing legal challenges stemming from a party he and his wife hosted at their Pasadena residence. According to allegations included in a lawsuit recently filed in California state court, the event was marked by “significant underage drinking” and concluded with a physical altercation outside the judge’s home. The party’s attendees reportedly included high school students, which raises concerns about underage drinking and responsibility for the disorder that followed. For additional details on the proceedings and legal implications, see the coverage from Law360.