EP 92 It's Not Normal

About this episode

The episode discusses allegations of judicial impropriety and escalating Guardian ad Litem fees in family court cases.

JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 92: "It's Not Normal" Join hosts Trey and Christine as they crack open a cold one — Three Floyds Gumball Head, an American wheat — and dive into some of the most talked-about cases in the JudgeMental community. From allegations of judicial impropriety to runaway third-party billing in family court, this episode covers it all with the signature candor you've come to expect. What We Cover in This Episode: The Bridgeman Case & Judge Lauren Ogden Hugh and Christine revisit the ongoing controversy surrounding Judge Lauren Ogden and the "Bow Ties and Bourbon" fundraiser. A community poll shows 100% of respondents believe the judge is receiving kickbacks — a damning reflection of public perception. The hosts discuss what it means when a sitting judge attends a fundraiser at a litigant's home during active litigation, why the appearance of impropriety matters, and why the simplest solution — recusal — was never taken. Christine raises a pointed question: did Judge Ogden buy her ticket to the event, or was it given to her? Julie Resnick & Escalating GAL Fees A 13-year-old divorce case has come back into the spotlight, with allegations of over $30,000…

People in this episode

Hosts: Trey, Christine

Topics covered

• judicial impropriety
• family court
• GAL fees
• public perception
• recusal

Keywords

• judicial impropriety
• family court
• GAL fees
• Judge Lauren Ogden
• public perception

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Three Floyds, Guardian ad Litem

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