Tag: judicial misconduct

Advocacy / Constitutional Law / Corruption / Family Court / Legislation / New York / The Fishman Files

Guilty Without a Hearing: How New York Family Court Destroys Due Process

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Marc Fishman’s experience in New York’s family court highlights a troubling reality where parents often face legal consequences without a trial. Default orders and procedural dismissals deny them their rights, with judges prioritizing bureaucracy over justice. This systemic issue calls for mandatory hearings to ensure due process and prevent unjust decisions regarding parental access.

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Anne Arundel County / Baltimore City / Constitutional Law / Family Court / Judges / The Reichert Files

Buried by Design: What Is Maryland Family Court Hiding in the Reichert Case?

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The Reichert v. Hornbeck custody case exposes systemic failures in Maryland courts that prevent Jeff Reichert from seeing his son, Grant, for over three years. Protective orders used against him appear to facilitate alienation, while concerns arise over the questionable circumstances surrounding Grant’s living arrangements and the mother’s history, raising suspicions of misconduct and abuse.

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Advocacy / American / Corruption / Editorial

How America Lost Its Backbone — And Why It’s Finally Fighting to Get It Back

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The post discusses the decline of rugged individualism in America, tracing its roots from colonial times through WWII. Post-war trauma shifted society toward dependency on government, eroding family and community structures. With rising youth crime and mental health issues, there is a growing backlash, as citizens seek to reclaim personal responsibility and constitutional rights.

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Court Reform / Judges / Judicial / New Jersey

The Cracks Are Showing: How Judicial Elites Are Finally Facing the Mirror

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The legal profession’s integrity is being questioned as conflicts of interest within the judiciary are exposed, particularly in New Jersey, where judges control lawyers’ careers. Instances of judicial hypocrisy, such as a judge’s arrest for obstruction, highlight systemic double standards. Citizens demand accountability while the system faces increasing scrutiny and calls for reform.

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Anne Arundel County / Appellate Court / Baltimore County / Civil Rights / Constitutional Law / Family Court / Judges / The Reichert Files

The Case Maryland Wants to Bury: Inside Reichert v. Hornbeck

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The Reichert v. Hornbeck case details a father’s arduous battle for custody over his son, marked by systemic biases and legal obstacles. Jeff Reichert’s parental rights were revoked without appropriate justification, exacerbated by the Maryland judiciary’s refusal to publicly document critical rulings. This case highlights alarming issues within family law and judicial transparency.

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Adr / Family Court / Judges / New York / The Fishman Files / Uncategorized

When Judges Judge Their Own Cases: Why Recusal Rules Fail in Family Court

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In America’s family courts, the principle that no one should be a judge in their own case is often violated. The case of Marc Fishman highlights this issue, as Judge Michelle I. Schauer, with a contentious history with Fishman, asserts control over his custody case despite allegations of bias and ethical concerns, undermining judicial impartiality.

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Anne Arundel County / Baltimore County / Circuit Court / Family Court / Judicial / The Reichert Files

Holy Hell, Maryland: What the Heck Is Going on in Reichert v. Hornbeck?

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The article uncovers the troubling 15-year child custody case of Jeffrey Reichert and Sarah Hornbeck, highlighting numerous unanswered questions about parental alienation and judicial accountability. It discusses the obscurity of unpublished appellate opinions, potential corruption in Anne Arundel County courts, and the impact on the child caught in the fray.

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Family Court / San Marcos Abduction Attempt / Uncategorized

Before the Knock: What Triggers a Family Court Abduction Attempt?

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The content details a troubling incident where armed agents attempted to abduct children from San Marcos schools without a warrant or due process. It illustrates a flawed system allowing private evaluators to manipulate legal actions against parents based solely on allegations, undermining constitutional rights and accountability. The narrative emphasizes the operational secrecy and procedural failures leading to the crisis.

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Family Court / Judges / New York / The Fishman Files

A Father in Court Alone: The High-Stakes Struggle of Marc Fishman

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On April 28, 2025, Marc Fishman, fighting parental alienation and suspended visitation rights in a New York courtroom, faced significant challenges: no attorney, unreceived filings, and a judge potentially biased against him. His struggle highlights flaws in the family court system, which prioritizes procedure over the welfare of vulnerable parents and children.

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