Filed Pleading Says Judge Rupert Byrdsong Cooked for Jurors to Curry Favor
Article overview: A filed pleading accuses Judge Rupert Byrdsong of currying favor with jurors by cooking a meal for them. This post presents the pleading excerpt and supporting image so readers can examine the accusation directly.
Judge Byrdsong in what can be nothing but currying favor, because he actually cooked a meal for the jury.
Why would a judge make himself even appear inappropriate, excerpt from:
Why cooking for jurors is not harmless hospitality
The pleading’s allegation goes directly to judicial boundaries and the appearance of impartiality. Jurors are supposed to decide a case from the evidence and instructions—not personal favors or social contact with the judge. Cooking a meal for the jury during a live case, if accurately described, is conduct that demands scrutiny, not a charming anecdote.
See the full collection of sourced Judge Rupert Byrdsong records and commentary.
Related reading: For related context, read Declaration Says Judge Rupert Byrdsong Tried to Sway a Jury by Cooking for Jurors, Filing Accuses Judge Rupert Byrdsong of Taking Cases From Juries and Picking Winners, Filed Court Documents Accuse Judge Rupert Byrdsong of Religious Discrimination and Retaliation.
