The United States Constitution affords each and every citizen the right to be served by a fair and impartial court.
The people of Louisiana have been denied that right for far too long because of the corrupt and shameful behavior of U.S. District Judge Thomas Porteous. Good judges matter, and it’s time for the U.S. Senate to remove him from the bench.
It was more than 7 ½ years ago when the mountain of evidence against him was revealed through the FBI’s Wrinkled Robe investigation. Testimony from numerous witnesses in the case have shown over and over again that Judge Porteous accepted cash and gifts from lawyers with cases pending in his court, and as a federal judge he lied repeatedly under oath.
By seeking bribes, taking kickbacks and falsifying statements, Judge Porteous has misused his power as a federal judge and eroded the public’s trust.
Every day he continues to claim the title of a federal judge and draws his $174,000 salary is an insult to the citizens and taxpayers of this country. That’s why the U.S. House of Representatives studied the case and unanimously voted to remove him from office.
It’s time to end the abuse.
Please stand with the people of Louisiana.
By SIGNING YOUR NAME BELOW, you will join us in speaking out against corruption and urging the U.S. Senate to diligently complete its investigation and take the final step to impeach Judge Porteous once and for all.
Updates
October 28, 2010
The volume of support has reached a level that necessitates broader attention from the Senate Judiciary Committee. I am currently finalizing a formal briefing packet for their staff to ensure our documented concerns are integrated into their upcoming procedural reviews.
Reached 100 supporters
October 28, 2010
6 Comments
Get him out. He makes a mockery of the whole legal system in Louisiana.
How is this guy still collecting a paycheck while the rest of us actually have to work for ours? Ridiculous.
Finally some accountability. Its about time they dealt with this corrupt man.
The evidence is everywhere and he is still there? Drain the swamp.
He lied under oath federal judge or not he needs to go to jail just like anybody else.
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The United States Constitution affords each and every citizen the right to be served by a fair and impartial court.
The people of Louisiana have been denied that right for far too long because of the corrupt and shameful behavior of U.S. District Judge Thomas Porteous. Good judges matter, and it’s time for the U.S. Senate to remove him from the bench.
It was more than 7 ½ years ago when the mountain of evidence against him was revealed through the FBI’s Wrinkled Robe investigation. Testimony from numerous witnesses in the case have shown over and over again that Judge Porteous accepted cash and gifts from lawyers with cases pending in his court, and as a federal judge he lied repeatedly under oath.
By seeking bribes, taking kickbacks and falsifying statements, Judge Porteous has misused his power as a federal judge and eroded the public’s trust.
Every day he continues to claim the title of a federal judge and draws his $174,000 salary is an insult to the citizens and taxpayers of this country. That’s why the U.S. House of Representatives studied the case and unanimously voted to remove him from office.
It’s time to end the abuse.
Please stand with the people of Louisiana.
By SIGNING YOUR NAME BELOW, you will join us in speaking out against corruption and urging the U.S. Senate to diligently complete its investigation and take the final step to impeach Judge Porteous once and for all.
Updates
October 28, 2010
The volume of support has reached a level that necessitates broader attention from the Senate Judiciary Committee. I am currently finalizing a formal briefing packet for their staff to ensure our documented concerns are integrated into their upcoming procedural reviews.
Reached 100 supporters
October 28, 2010
6 Comments
SHAMEFUL behavior from someone meant to uphold the law.
Get him out. He makes a mockery of the whole legal system in Louisiana.
How is this guy still collecting a paycheck while the rest of us actually have to work for ours? Ridiculous.
Finally some accountability. Its about time they dealt with this corrupt man.
The evidence is everywhere and he is still there? Drain the swamp.
He lied under oath federal judge or not he needs to go to jail just like anybody else.
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SHAMEFUL behavior from someone meant to uphold the law.