EP 93 FBI, Where Are You?
From The JudgeMental Podcast by Christine Miller, Hugh Barrow
April 27, 2026 · 28 min · Season 1 · Episode 93
About this episode
Christine and Hugh discuss the troubling details of the Bridgeman case and the implications of judicial conduct and FBI involvement.
JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 93: FBI, Where Are You? Christine and Trey are back with another deep dive into the ongoing and deeply troubling Bridgeman case — and this week, the stakes have never felt higher. What We Cover: The "Fixer" in the Courtroom A person alleged to be a "fixer" for a billionaire family gained access to a confidential EPO docket hearing through a non-regular sheriff — before counsel had even arrived. Christine and Hugh break down why the physical layout of the courthouse makes the opposing explanation implausible, and why the lack of reaction from Judge Ogden to the situation speaks volumes about her courtroom management (or lack thereof). The Fixer Stays — and the Judge Does Nothing After announcing he would leave, the alleged fixer instead stood at the door and listened to the entirety of the confidential hearing. Hugh and Christine debate whether this is par for the course with Judge Ogden, and why — even if it is — it's still a serious problem. Third-Person Judge Talk and Intimidation Tactics Christine flags the moment Judge Ogden begins referring to herself in the third person on record, and what that typically signals. The hosts discuss whether the…
People in this episode
Hosts: Christine, Hugh
Topics covered
- Bridgeman case
- courtroom management
- FBI investigation
- judicial conduct
- power dynamics
- confidential hearings
Keywords
- Bridgeman case
- FBI
- Judge Ogden
- courtroom
- fixer
- confidential hearing
- judicial conduct
- power play
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FBI, Bridgeman
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