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The Corrupt Politics Associated With Judicial Appointments Local Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Four Nominees To Governor Scott |
October 8, 2018 |
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As outlined in our September 21, 2018 article - one of our representatives attended and video recorded (see below videos) the October 5, 2018 meeting of the 18th Judicial Nominating Commission. During this meeting the JNC interviewed twelve judicial candidates in their search for a replacement for Circuit Judge John Harris. Circuit Judge John Harris was recently appointed by Governor Scott to the 5th District Court of Appeal (DCA). Upon the completion of their JNC interviews - the 18th Circuit JNC sent the names of four (4) nominees to Governor Rick Scott (see right of page) -->. Governor Scott will soon fill the judicial opening by appointing one of the four nominees to the 18th Circuit Court. |
18th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission's Short List Email 
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This publication is of the OPINION that both local and State officials have a rather high tolerance level when it comes to judicial misconduct. We (VolusiaExposed.Com) have covered and reported on three different JNCs (7th & 18th circuit and 5th DCA). In the past, the 7th circuit and 5th DCA JNCs have addressed many of our concerns regarding judicial applicants. In fact - the 5th DCA JNC employed one of our interview videos in their reporting of judicial misconduct against 18th Circuit Court Judge Jessica Reckseidler (see page 2 of the Florida Supreme Court document). However, the 18th JNC appears to be less receptive to our concerns regarding their judicial candidates. |
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Within our September 21, 2018 email to 18th JNC Chairman Alan Landman we highlighted our concern regarding JNC candidate - Brevard County Judge Michelle Naberhaus. Video evidence suggests that Brevard County Judge Michelle Naberhaus attended an August 2018 political rally. The rally was for U.S. Senate candidate - Florida Governor Rick Scott.
We forwarded our concern & OPINION - that if Judge Naberhaus attended this political rally - she violated the judicial political neutrality mandate - as is defined in Canon 7 of Florida's Judicial Canons. Attached to our email to JNC Chairman Landman - was our September 15, 2018 email to court officials - including Judge Naberhaus - in which we sought a response addressing our concern. As of the publication of this article - neither court officials, or Mr. Landman have addressed our judicial neutrality concern regarding Judge Naberhaus. Our concern was also not addressed during Judge Naberhaus' October 5, 2018 JNC interview. (see below video of Naberhaus' JNC interview) Adding insult to injury - it was Governor Scott that appointed Judge Naberhaus to the Brevard County Court in 2016 - and now, Judge Naberhaus seeks Governor Scott's appointment to the circuit court bench - therefore, her attendance at the political rally is not only a violation of judicial canons - her attendance also was very self-serving. Her violation of these judicial canons was an embarrassment to herself, and by proxy, she also embarrassed both the 18th Judicial Circuit and Governor Scott. John C. Murphy Former Brevard Judge John C. Murphy also interviewed during the recent JNC meeting. In 2015 - the Florida Supreme Court removed Judge Murphy from the bench for threatening a public defender - and then proceeding with defendants' court hearings without them having legal representation. This judicial misconduct was captured on the courtroom video and audio - and went viral - making it's way on to international media outlets --->. |
At An August 2018 Political Rally?  Guidelines For Judicial Candidates 
Judge John C. Murphy Goes Rogue |
Even given Judge Murphy's OBVIOUS judicial misconduct - local officials initially (2014) kept him on the bench - only recommending that he take an anger management class (watch Murphy's JNC interview - below).
In addition to local officials opting not to immediately remove Judge Murphy from the bench - he received support from many of his local judicial and legal peers. Circuit Judge Morgan Reinman even testified in front of the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) - in which she laid much of the blame for the incident on the alleged behaviors of the assistant public defender.
Click here to read the JQC report - see page 12 regarding Judge Reinman's testimony
The JQC even recommended that Judge Murphy be allowed to remain on the bench - suffering ONLY a 120 day suspension, $50,000 fine and a public reprimand.
Fortunately for the citizens of Florida - the Florida Supreme Court did NOT accept the JQC's recommendations - and removed Judge Murphy from the bench.
OUR POINT - local officials, and the JQC tend to ignore judicial misconduct - the fact that our emails remain unanswered is even more proof of that ... and yes, this publication BCC-ed our concerns to the JQC - so far - silence is the only response we have received.
This publication has opted NOT to file a formal JQC complaint against Judge Naberhaus - because of two reasons. First, the JQC ONLY finds probable cause on approximately 1% of the judicial complaints that it receives. Second, absent a finding of "probable cause" by the JQC - the complaint is legally forbidden from ever being discussed by the complainant*.
*Caselaw does exist that challenges this "forever" confidentiality mandate (NOT LEGAL ADVICE)
1990 Doe V. Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission
The JQC has the ability to open a judicial misconduct complaint based on a media article - therefore - this publication would rather memorialize our concerns within this media article. Regardless if the JQC finds probable cause or not - the concern (alleged misconduct) will still be available within the public's preview.
September 18, 2017
Is The Judicial Qualifications Commission Process Too Secretive?
November 8, 2017
JQC - Hiding Judicial Misconduct From The Public
The staff at VolusiaExposed.Com wishes the nominees the best of luck in the selection process. We will notify our readers of Governor Scott's choice, when that information becomes available. If you are so inclined, email Governor Scott with your suggestions and input regarding the nominees.
And there you have it.... stand by to stand by .... there is surely more to come of this ... until then - enjoy watching the JNC interview videos - click the candidate's name to review their redacted applications.
In addition to local officials opting not to immediately remove Judge Murphy from the bench - he received support from many of his local judicial and legal peers. Circuit Judge Morgan Reinman even testified in front of the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) - in which she laid much of the blame for the incident on the alleged behaviors of the assistant public defender.
The JQC even recommended that Judge Murphy be allowed to remain on the bench - suffering ONLY a 120 day suspension, $50,000 fine and a public reprimand.
Fortunately for the citizens of Florida - the Florida Supreme Court did NOT accept the JQC's recommendations - and removed Judge Murphy from the bench.
OUR POINT - local officials, and the JQC tend to ignore judicial misconduct - the fact that our emails remain unanswered is even more proof of that ... and yes, this publication BCC-ed our concerns to the JQC - so far - silence is the only response we have received.
This publication has opted NOT to file a formal JQC complaint against Judge Naberhaus - because of two reasons. First, the JQC ONLY finds probable cause on approximately 1% of the judicial complaints that it receives. Second, absent a finding of "probable cause" by the JQC - the complaint is legally forbidden from ever being discussed by the complainant*.
The JQC has the ability to open a judicial misconduct complaint based on a media article - therefore - this publication would rather memorialize our concerns within this media article. Regardless if the JQC finds probable cause or not - the concern (alleged misconduct) will still be available within the public's preview.
Is The Judicial Qualifications Commission Process Too Secretive?
November 8, 2017
JQC - Hiding Judicial Misconduct From The Public
The staff at VolusiaExposed.Com wishes the nominees the best of luck in the selection process. We will notify our readers of Governor Scott's choice, when that information becomes available. If you are so inclined, email Governor Scott with your suggestions and input regarding the nominees.
And there you have it.... stand by to stand by .... there is surely more to come of this ... until then - enjoy watching the JNC interview videos - click the candidate's name to review their redacted applications.
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