Forensic Toxicology Blog
Evidence-based articles about toxicology, expert testimony, legal developments, alcohol, drugs, and forensic testing.
Filing Accuses Judge Rupert Byrdsong of Taking Cases From Juries and Picking Winners
A filing accuses Judge Rupert Byrdsong of interrupting closing argument, removing disputed issues from the jury and tilting case outcomes. The post presents the cited transcript passages and the author’s blunt criticism.
Declaration Says Judge Rupert Byrdsong Tried to Sway a Jury by Cooking for Jurors
A declaration says Judge Rupert Byrdsong cooked for jurors and alleges that the gesture increased his influence over them. This post presents the declaration’s accusation and its argument that the conduct affected the verdict.
Filed Declarations Accuse Judge Rupert Byrdsong of Harassment, Interference and Retaliation
Filed declarations and exhibits accuse Judge Rupert Byrdsong of harassment, interference and retaliation against attorneys and litigants. This post presents the accusations and identifies the source materials behind them.
Sworn Declaration Accuses Judge Rupert Byrdsong of Undisclosed Relationships and Retaliation
A sworn declaration seeking disqualification accuses Judge Rupert Byrdsong of undisclosed personal relationships, attacks on counsel, retaliation and harassing rulings. The declarant’s claims are reproduced for direct review.
Filed Court Documents Accuse Judge Rupert Byrdsong of Religious Discrimination and Retaliation
Filed court documents accuse Judge Rupert Byrdsong of denying religious-accommodation requests, retaliation and discriminatory treatment of observant Jewish attorneys. This post presents those allegations without euphemism.
Nancy Anfanger Statement Accuses Judge Rupert Byrdsong of Bias and Undisclosed Relationships
The Nancy Anfanger statement accuses Judge Rupert Byrdsong of bias, undisclosed relationships, ex parte communications and preferential treatment. This post presents the statement’s allegations and cited cases.
Court Filing Details Ex Parte Communications and Alleges Corruption by Judge Rupert Byrdsong
A court filing describes alleged ex parte communications involving Judge Rupert Byrdsong and accuses him of biased conduct and judicial corruption. The post presents the filing’s account and related case references.
Filed Statement Accuses Judge Rupert Byrdsong of Antisemitism and Religious Retaliation
A filed statement accuses Judge Rupert Byrdsong of antisemitism, religious discrimination, retaliation and replacing law with biased rulings. This post presents the accusation in the source’s own legal context.
Filing Accuses Judge Rupert Byrdsong of Protecting Bernard Alexander Over Due Process
A filing accuses Judge Rupert Byrdsong of protecting his relationship with attorney Bernard Alexander over due process, impartiality and judicial canons. The post presents that accusation and the requested recusal.
Published Opinion Records Judge Rupert Byrdsong’s ‘$25 Million!!’ Text to the Trial Judge
A published California appellate opinion records Judge Rupert Byrdsong texting the trial judge ‘$25 Million!!’ after a verdict benefiting lawyers from his former firm. This post presents the opinion and criticizes the conduct.
California Racial Justice Act Summary
Request for Relief The California Racial Justice Act A BRIEF SUMMARY Pen. Code, § 745 says that a defendant who is not in jail can ask to have a conviction or sentence thrown out if it was sought, obtained, or imposed because of their race, ethnicity, or national origin in contravention of the law.…
Ed Barley’s Shifting BAC Testimony and Forensic-Toxicology Credibility Problems
This analysis argues that Ed Barley’s shift from prosecution witness to defense consultant exposes serious inconsistencies in his BAC testimony and undermines his credibility as a forensic-toxicology expert.
