JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 63: "Half & Half"

In this episode, Christine and Hugh dive deep into recent decisions from the Kentucky Supreme Court, focusing on judicial recusal, the appearance of bias, and the implications of judges attending partisan political events. The hosts discuss the controversy surrounding Judge Shelley Santry, the role and power of GALs (Guardians ad Litem), and the broader impact of judicial conduct on public trust in the legal system.

Key Topics:

The Kentucky Supreme Court’s handling of recusal motions and the standards for judicial impartiality.

The case involving Judge Shelley Santry, her attendance at a partisan fundraiser, and the resulting motion to recuse.

The distinction between GALs and FOCs (Friend of the Court), and how their roles affect family law cases.

The importance of the appearance of impartiality in the judiciary and the dangers of politicizing the bench.

Broader reflections on public faith in the judiciary, slippery slope arguments, and the personal experiences of the hosts with Kentucky’s family law system.

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