Remove Judge Esther Wiggins from 17th Judicial District Court in Virginia
The hereby undersigned demand that Judge Esther L. Wiggins be removed from her position as district court judge of the 17th Judicial District in the state of Virginia. Judge Wiggins has proven inside and outside the courtroom to not have judiciary character and has not upheld the canons of judicial conduct.
We respectfully direct our grievances to the Virginia Legislature—the only organism in power to carry out such procedure and wish to let it be known that Judge Esther L. Wiggins:
A. Violates Canon 3 of Virginia judiciary conduct by allowing bias and prejudice to influence her decisions in the courtroom.
B. Carries out proceedings and reaches verdicts without admitting important evidence that may influence the case.
C. Does not uphold the well being of the family as a priority and abuses her power by stripping parents from seeing their children causing great grievance and suffering.
D. Is not competent in her functions. The judge does not operate in an impartial manner to the detriment of children and families who suffer the consequences of her actions.
This petition is presented by several parents who have lost custody of their children due to Judge Esther L. Wiggins’ ineptitude and lack of judicial character. It is also important to note that this is not an isolated case, but rather a pattern of consistent bias and abuse of power as is clearly demonstrated by the cases of:
• Benita Washington, (mother of Moses) Moses was taken from his family after suffering an asthma attack. Esther Wiggins refused to consider awarding temporary custody to Ms. Washington’s family. The child was promptly given up for adoption.
• Hey, Nancy and husband Slitor, Kit (parents of Sabrina) Sabrina was given away to a politically connected couple in Arlington Virginia. The removal was based on a disability Nancy Hey suffers from;a very mild and functional level of autism.In the judicial opinion, Esther Wiggins focused on trivial reasons for giving away Mrs. Hey’s daughter. The community is concerned that any parent suffering from Asperger’s Syndrome or any other disorder can easily lose custody of their child.
• Dr King, Ariel (mother of Arianna Lelani) Arianna’s case has been taken by the United Nations Human Rights Council and the German Embassy. This child contracted a rare blood disorder and shows signs of sexual abuse. Judge Esther Wiggins insisted on taking jurisdiction over the child even though the child lived in Virginia less than one month.
• Naomi L. P. (mother of C) After Esther Wiggins awarded sole custody to the father, Eric Krempp who then sent C. to France and abandoned the child for nearly six years with his mother. The last time Naomi saw her daughter, the child was unable to speak English. The mother was forced to pay thousands of dollars in child support to a man who did not have custody of his child. Virginia child support enforcement neglected to send all that money to the French government to reimburse them for all their expenses for the child.
Other women affected by Esther Wiggins are: Robinson, Carla; Byrd, Tylane and several other parents who wish to be represented on this petition, but remain anonymous out of fear of reprisal. Parents have expressed many concerns that Judge Wiggins does not notify all parties that there is not a court reporter present. Parents discover this court does not have court reporters until after the fact, thus failing to maintain any record of what takes place in the courtroom.
Any time a Court conducts its proceedings in secret, without the constant surveillance of a court reporter, the community naturally looks upon the Court with an eye of suspicion. The undersigned petitioners feel that all proceedings should be recorded at all times. Secret trials and hearings do not belong in modern, civilized society.
Parents claim that Judge Wiggins ignores important evidence, lies, and has inappropriate ex parte communication with parents and attorneys. Parents have reported that attorneys will visit Judge Wiggins privately in her chambers, and ask her for favors. This is evident in the overly friendly relationship she displays with attorneys in her courtroom. Esther Wiggins has also been accused of meeting parents outside the court room. In 2000, Eric Krempp claimed that Esther Wiggins was socializing with him at his restaurant, Les Halles, in Washington DC. Parents also report Esther Wiggins has had court orders written before attorneys even finished their closing arguments. Her rulings harm Virginia’s relationship with foreign governments. The country of Germany is deeply concerned about the welfare of Arianna Lelani while France is less than pleased that they paid tens of thousands of Euros for Celine while the biological father collected a hefty child support check for a little girl who never lived with him. This undermines the integrity of The Hague Convention Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and Retention between the United States and all ratifying countries.
In conclusion, the hereby undersigned request that the Virginia State Legislature do a great moral service to the State of Virginia, children and parents by removing and not reappointing Judge Esther Lyles Wiggins. To date, Judge Esther L. Wiggins has diminished public confidence in the judiciary system and undermined the integrity of the entire system of government. No Virginia judge is above the law or the codes of ethical conduct laid out clearly the Virginia State Canons of Judicial Conduct. The people of Virginia deserve to have honest, responsible and impartial judges in their courtrooms for the benefit of fairness, equality and to preserve the rule of law. Sincerely, The undersigned
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Reached 500 supporters
September 13, 2015
September 12, 2015
I see the numbers inching up toward 500 and it just makes my blood boil thinking about everything these families are still going through because of her rulings. If you have not sent this link to at least three people who might actually care about judicial accountability it is time to stop waiting for someone else to do it because we really need this kind of momentum to get anyone in the legislature to listen to us.
Reached 100 supporters
October 6, 2010
165 Comments
she would have locked me up when i was 17 when my mother was dying of cancer. fortunately for me she was out on x-mas vacation and i had an understanding substitute judge. he clearly saw her emboldened notes on my file but used his discretion...something she lacks.
Judge wiggins does not care about people, she lacks empathy completely and utterly. I have sat in on her hearings and left sad and disgusted, friends with problematic lives fear and despise her. She is not fair.
A bias bitter woman. Completely ignored the fact that the court order she put in place was ignored by the other parent and changed the custody order knowing the first one was ignored and not abided by. She needs to go.
Thankfully my ex never beat me but he want really in the picture I raised our kids and she gave him custody. Since than my son has been in an out of therapy.
This judge is horrible she gave full legal and phycial custody. To my ex who my children barely know because he been deployed mainly. I have a 9-5 job and have no record. All I want is to see my kids who ask for me. My middle son is have a break down and she says it because of sexual abuse which their is no proof of. She is unfair and bias she needs to be removed! !
I agree with the statements suggested at the left regarding how Judge Wiggins has proven inside and outside the courtroom to not have judiciary character and has not upheld the canons of judicial conduct.
I agree with the statements suggested at the left regarding how Judge Wiggins has proven inside and outside the courtroom to not have judiciary character and has not upheld the canons of judicial conduct.
The GMU harbors "zoo keepers" gatherings of political/real estate/legal mafia to control and "milk" the local population. She is one of the "instruments".
I was attempted to jail for trying to defend my grandson.
you keep families together not tear them apart.
Please also report judicial misconduct and public corruption to the FBI via the tip line (online and toll-free).
I sign this petition on behalf of my friend, classmate and a mother like I am, Erin Eddy.
my case, last court date of 06/26/2008 also resulted in unprofessional if not unlawful abuse of power in separating my children from me
I can see by ready this petition something needs be done.
I sign this petition on behalf of my grand daughter Caroline Dyer who had her two children given go another woman because she could do more for the children than the mother (money wise).
Please dismiss this judge from the case.
I have been sent to many inpatient hospitals because of Wiggins. Even when I tried to harm myself she put me in Landmark for not being mature
A quick reading of these comments must prompt an immediate investigation and subsequent removal of Judge Wiggins.
No Court Reporter documentation? Please correct this problem for all children sake.
And review her past cases for criminal activity!
Sadly we need federal intervention to stop the spiraling of out of control judges violating basic human rights to be free from harm. Money is talking huge and usually victims of abuse are broke.
We need to get her out of that seat putting people in jail for no reason it's sickens me she can get away with this
Get her off the bench before she ruins more lives.
How far will judicial immunity go? It's time for some accountability.
Her unethical removal of children from loving homes is disturbing.
Please remove Judge Wiggins from the 17th Judicial District Court in Virginia. She has shown prejudice in her duties and has stripped parents from their rights. Please remove this Judge. Respectfully, Scott Daniel Warner Robins, GA
Because A, B, C and D as she has lack of judicial character as well as not insolated case but a pattern of abuse of power
No child should be able to be legally taken out of the county from one parent and remain. That is kidnapping and you Judge Wiggins allowed it, shame on you.
I respectfully request Judge Wiggins be removed from her position and all of her custody cases be further studied, reviewed to ensure the well being and safety of the children and returned to their custodial parent. Reprimands must be made of the violators; parents, court clerks and the Judge, If necessary.
Any judge who would put the desires of the parent over the well-being of the child should be swiftly removed from the bench and sanctioned. Giving custody of children to parents who are abusive and/or moving the children to other countries is unacceptable. Leaving a judge to continue inappropriate contact (ex parte communication) with anyone involved in an on-going case is also unacceptable.
These Judges and bodies appointed to oversee Judge's conduct should be held responsible for not upholding the law they are sworn to uphold. These children do not recover. Politics, egos or financial corruption do not belong in the Court room. This type of corruption and tyranny is why our forefathers left England, fought England and created our government and legal system.
terrible judge, took childhood away from me
Hi Matthew, was was the situation behind your custody case?
Judges who think they are in a position of power are mistaken. You are on the bench to uphold the law. If you can not control your narcissistic tendencies, then get off the bench. Family judges are supposed to protect the best interest of the child. Putting a child with an abuser is criminal.
Agenda-driven individual who seems to view the population through the lens of the horrors she has encountered in her life and/or courtroom. Over several nightmarish years in her courtroom, she never questioned the validity of any accusations contained in the GAL, probation officer, CPS, or County DHS reports. Same was true concerning the statements made in her courtroom. She dismissed a motion submitted by 4 lawyers to remove a GAL without even reviewing the document. Her reply in the courtroom was, "You all need to play nice together." I've discovered since that a Judge who is aware of inappropriate conduct by a GAL in her courtroom, but does nothing about it, can be impeached. I can't imagine any other motivation that she might have had to refuse to read a motion made in her court. That is simply one outrageous example among many. Without reservation, in my opinion, she is dangerous to the welfare of families and does not exhibit any semblance of making wise judgements.
There was no justice in Arlington courts for years, and this is the real crime. That the judges take bribes and do favors only makes it a worse crime.
I'm going through it right now. Lost custody but still fighting. I know she will not give in either and her reasonings don't make any sense
If anyone has a case against this judge or Judge Newman in the 17th Circuit Court, please contact me at quenbywilcox2 (at) gmail (dot) com.
If anyone has been involved in cases with Judge Wiggins or Judge Newman in Arlington 17th Circuit Court. Please contact me at quenbywilcox2 (at) gmail (dot) com . You can find information about me on my Linkedin in https://www.linkedin.com/in/quenby-wilcox-73923024 and see my blogs on human rights violations.
judge wiggins does not follow the known laws she responded to a law read out the law book from my attorney by saying I don't care.
Arlington shares pain of another parent's suicide, after loosing a child to this criminally minded judge.
i love you very much
Arlington is one of the testing grounds for Clinton's democrats http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/10/politics/hillary-clinton-donor-rajiv-fernando/index.html
Another example of Judge Esther L. Wiggins handy work: US courts are Failing Military Mothers trying to protect their Children from Abuse http://mothersoflostchildren.org/2015/08/us-courts-are-failing-military-mothers-trying-to-protect-their-children-from-abuse/
Wiggins is replaced by the GAL Robin Rob to continue to deprive Arlington families of Constitutional rights under color of law. https://arlingtonparentnews.wordpress.com/2016/04/11/consistently-poor-judgment-in-judicial-appointments-no-hopeforvirginia/
she has resided over my childrens custody case for years with out ever giving me a chance to get them back..very negitive and never lets me forget my past
The dirtiest court in Virginia. This judge needs to be removed immediately. Bias, illegal detention, erasing the dockets, she and Newman helping each other in the state's most corrupt court room. Where is the FBI and DOJ? How many people have to sign this thing!???
She resided over my daughter's visitation & child support case. She is the devil, I said it then and I day it now. When she was residing over my case she had no idea what it meant to be a mother. This was my first daughter and I didn't know but I knew one thing for sure my daughter was abused while in the care of her father and I didn't need a court to stop visitation. I went to jail twice because this witch wanted to keep giving my daughter back. GAL fought to get the judge to listen but Wiggins wasn't hearing it. When the father refused to persue the case further that witch going to tell him he can come back to her court at anytime and regain visitation. Not by the hair on my chinny chin chin! I have been saying for years that she needed to be removed, I've even signed a few petitions hope this one sticks. If she is held accountable for her wrong doings I want to be a witness at the trial. I thank GOD my baby is 18 now and an honor roll student. Had Judge Wiggins gotten it her way I don't know who she would be. I wish every parent who has to face her the best because she is the DEVIL!
I had her has juvenile judge... I still have I'll feelings towards this woman and I'm 28 years old. Although I did things to deserve punishment. I did not deserve the treatment or severity of the punishment from her.
I'm signing this because I'm going through bias accusations from 11 years ago. I'm fighting for my kids.I work but day and night I'm researching. If you know anything please email me.
if anyone has been involved with a case with judge Esther wiggins , judge Newman, or a g.a.l. named shirley Norman taylor, could you please contact me at [email protected] the gal i want to have bard then have criminal misconduct, alone with perjury, and other assorted felonies i will invest to have justice brought to her but i need whitness that have delt with them to, will pay you for your time please contact me. Carl Sr.
Travesty of justice.
this woman ripped apart my family
March 2017...totally messed up daughters case, would not allow any evidence that pertained to the case including pyshical abuse. Horrible ruling by a incompetent judge!
I am a personal victim of this judge, her courtroom behavior was unethical and I would like to be contacted personally to explain my case
I know this Judge and worked for her for a while -- her only concern was to do the best for the children involved in bad situations -- she was always willing to work with parents to help them over issues so they could be reunited -- saw it first hand. Yes, she is tough but with the best intentions. This is not right! She is a good judge and person!! She worked with Aruora House for at risk girls and gave them experiences that helped with self-esteem and mostly on her own dime!! She is a good judge and person!
Judge Wiggins took away my parental rights.
Unfair, heartless, and ignorant. Does not look at any situation from anyone else's point of view besides hers. Theres a reason she does not work in Arlington anymore and therefore is not fit to be a judge at all.
Judge Wiggins as a substitute judge for my juvenile domestic case was horrible. As an African American male who has consistently put my child's well-being above my own, I was hurt and disappointed by the Judges disposition toward me and her overall ruling. I walked in front of Judge Wiggins as a loser and there were not amount of facts that was going to change the opinion she had prior to the first word being said. Not only did Judge Wiggins determine support based on income not consistent with my actually Income verification documents, she order that I pay 70% of opposing counsel attorney fees.
Judge Wiggins as a substitute judge for my juvenile domestic case was horrible. As an African American male who has consistently put my child's well-being above my own, I was hurt and disappointed by the Judges disposition toward me and her overall ruling. I walked in front of Judge Wiggins as a loser and there were not amount of facts that was going to change the opinion she had prior to the first word being said. Not only did Judge Wiggins determine support based on income not consistent with my actually Income verification documents, she order that I pay 70% of opposing counsel attorney fees.
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This lady does not deserve to be a judge. She's a disgrace to the judicial system and should keep her personal feelings to herself in court. How can she still be on the bench with so many complaints? She's a devil, a liar, and doesn't care about anything but her ugly inner self. The most high don't like ugly..... Karma is real.
This woman should not be a judge, because she is "not" fair and impartial.
Everyone is not suited for every position. This woman (Wiggins) is not suited to be a Judge. Today in a custody hearing she boldly degraded me and insulted my integrity. Evidence towards my case was given and she never once looked at it and returned without even looking at me. She made fun of me in front of the other party and basically cheered them on for the abuse done to my granddaughters by the parents. .
Only in VA are Judges voted into office by the legislature without any input from the people. The legislature needs to wake up and be voted out unless they take action and stop letting Judges whether or not they are bias and whether or not to recuse themselves. I have Cancer and had surgery scheduled with a doctor's note to the Judge and Motion for Continuance BUT Judge Fiore of Arlington Circuit Court held an ex parte trial and entered a default judgment against me!
I was a physician caring for my sick child. I had been unemployed caring for my child, while my child's father cohabitated with a woman for more than a year and refused to support his own children. I petitioned to terminate spousal support. What little money I had was needed to care for my children. I had to represent myself pro se because I could not afford an attorney and legal aid would not help me because I am a physician. Judge Wiggins immediately expressed her bias and prejudice before I could even speak, "saying I was not a lawyer, but a physician", and that I was proceeding "at my own peril". She said it was "willful" that I did not have a lawyer, but when I told her it was not "willful", she scolded me in court saying I was "in contempt" because she did not want to hear me speak any more about this. Needless to say, she wouldn't hear the evidence I wished to present, would not listen to any witnesses of the cohabitation I brought to court with me that day, and dismissed my case altogether. All of the evidence I had had been included with discovery. My children ultimately will suffer now because of the consequences of her actions. Now I have to continue paying money to a man while he continues to neglect his own children. I asked for child support but because I am a physician, they based the calculation on what money I potentially could make. It seems the court is more interested in having women go out and work than actually caring for their sick children.
This Judge would not allow me in the courtroom after I had driven over an hour to testify for my sister, Theresa Clark. I was not allowed to give my statements as pertaining to my Ex -BiL, Greg Rosati. This Judge, also allowed in all opposing lawyers into the courtroom 2 hours before she heard my sister’s case. The Judge, Esther Wiggins was favoring lawyers and I resent having to drive over an hour to downtown Suffolk, only to be told I could not enter the courtroom. This Judge should lose any position she has in the State of Virginia.
What county are you in? I am wondering why this judge is acting as a substitute in other counties when she is not in Arlington anymore. Why is she in the pool for substitute judges? Can we petition to get rid of these horrible substitute judges? I am in a county in southern Virginia and she happened to be the substitute judge that day....I am so upset because this is really effecting me and my children in a negative way.
She is a prejudiced woman that abuse her power in making wrong decisions because because a wrong decision now my son suffers autism and several medical issues unacceptable!
can’t believe we have to sign a petition to fire a clearly incompetent and mentally ill judge
Esther Wiggens has shown neglectfulness to children in need of a higher voice. She should be fired immediately from being a judge.
I think she should be removed
Judge Esther Wiggins ignored evidence that my (now ex) husband is an indiscriminate sexual predator, with a family history of incestuous sexual abuse, a personal history of sexual misconduct, sex addiction and ordered shared custody of our 4 children who have been sexually abused by him purely as a result of her ruling.
This lady ruined my life
Judge Wiggins is a horrible judge- in a custody case, she traumatized me in chambers when I was a minor by verbally harassed me. I hope she gets removed.
Horrible.
Ruined my relationship with my daughter by ordering 3 non-consecutive weeks of visitation.
She sent me to the August House and Richmond Downstate for going to my Middle school Cafeteria and then for throwing eggs and few little violations! I can even expose everything they do in the August House(Group Home) and how Judge Wiggins and the Person running the August House (Group Home) work together to send kids to make money off them. I’m ready to go all the way and take this to national news! Because what she done to me and plenty of my friends has been so unfair! She single handily ruined so many peoples lives off everything she did to kids when they young. I’m from Arlington and went to High school in Arlington.
Newport News JDR courts are corrput. They do not act in the best interest of the child. Rebecca Robinson should added for the same reasons.
Judge was very biased without looking at facts for child to not be kn Father's care. Father has not provided a sense of comfort and refused to give child specific medication to her needs. Judge was very rude, made fun of the fact that I did not live in VA. She was irritated as soon as I walked in. Before I said anything she threatened to throw me in jail for 12 months. She did not review our prior case documents, mediation, and prior cour appearance Very disrespectful in tone attitude and very biased. She made fun of my daughter needing medication for her allergies. As my child has constantly gotten sick and unable to breath in her Father's care. My child has a gluten intolerance and has to have a specific diet in order to not get hives, headaches, nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramping and bloating. The judge asked if I thought my child was lying to me about her being sick and stomach hurting. I was so taken back. She was loud and rude to me as I was talking. She didn't even give me a chance to speak about my child's anxiety and Adhd and ruled the case as I need to return my child back on visitation. I am very taken back as I myself work with needy families. The disrespect I feel and felt is completely unnecessary. Now my child has to go with the fear of her not getting proper care. My ex has a history of manipulation and lying under oath, yet none of that was reviewed.
I pray that no one else has to deal with the unprofessional and overall unnecessary attitude that this judge has displayed. The factor that there was clear evidence(text messages, screenshots, full on medical records.) and she CHOSE to deny and refuse every last bit like none of was even real aggravates me. She needs to be removed ASAP.
My nice was taken away from my sister and she didn’t allow my mother to have her now my nice is dead because of her she took her life thanks judge thank you for leaving us with so much pain..
this is unfair you guys caused a child’s death smh
My friends daughter was taken away for no good reason and her daughter committed suicide because of it!
Get her out now
Not following the law is a crime, no one is above the law
She have failed so many cases I know one and she don’t listen to families and do what she wants. She also again the Latinos
Una amiga también le fue quitada su hija por esta misma jueza y lamentablemente la niña se suicidó
My daughter Jasline was taken away from me by a corrupt judge Esther Wiggins when I was underage which resulted in me losing the rights to my daughter and ultimately not being able to see her. My daughter was only 3 years old that was the last time I saw her . She recently took her life last Friday and we only heard about it by a email received by the middle school (Gunston Middle School) she attended, she was only 13 and I’m her biological mother I would just like closure as to what happened to her and where her funeral will be held but her adopted parents haven’t provided any sort of information.
Signing for the case of Jasline
A 13 year old took her life because she was taken away from her mother because of this lady.
She did the same to my sister Susie Gaitan
She needs to be investigated
Like all corrupted police officers and system its the same case for judges theyre just humans judging other humans life and taking over. Not agains judges but againts Wiggins. She needs yo be removed same as jury in that little girls court case.
She's a cruel person she has no heart. This criminal needs to be investigated! #JusticeforJaseline
Where was the justice???? Taking away a child from her biological mother? Wrong
Que seaga justicia alo mejor la niña quería estar con su propia mamá
It should be easier to remove corrupt judges from the bench they are not above reproach !
Went before her on 1Feb23 when she was serving as a substitute judge in lieu of Adrianne Bennett. She said if I got found guilty of one pending matter, I’d automatically have a permanent protective order put on me. That shows total disregard for due process. Thankfully our case was continued and hopefully we’ll get a competent judge next time.
Yes
Wiggins is a disgusting example of the problems in our local justice systems. Get her out of office.
judge wiggins ruined my family.
Because of her there is a child dead
She substituted in my case and with one sitting, denied me my children and I’m finding , just now, closed my custody case. I’ve been fighting 6 years for my children. Remove that travesty at once.
Justicia
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nothing more than a fiduciary administrator and a poor one at that!!
I fully support this petition as I have been witness to the misconduct of this court officer
“Judge” Esther Wiggins is a monster. She RUINED the lives of my three children and me. She should never sit on the bench again! I will be allowing our story to be posted.
Why hasn’t she been removed by the system already? They know what she’s doing/ done! What kind of system does Virginia have anyway???
This woman needs to be removed immediately. She does not care about the law, only destroying families. Why is she still in office? Families are losing children
No she should be removed from court
She should be removed she was the reason why I suffered so much
We need me or Judges to do there job on competency not personal feelings
I don't think anyone has the power to abuse power like this judge has
Judge Wiggins just ruled on a matter concerning the custody of my children without considering the evidence.
I just seen her today and she isn't even my judge but she is vile and evil
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Remove Judge Esther Wiggins from 17th Judicial District Court in Virginia
The hereby undersigned demand that Judge Esther L. Wiggins be removed from her position as district court judge of the 17th Judicial District in the state of Virginia. Judge Wiggins has proven inside and outside the courtroom to not have judiciary character and has not upheld the canons of judicial conduct.
We respectfully direct our grievances to the Virginia Legislature—the only organism in power to carry out such procedure and wish to let it be known that Judge Esther L. Wiggins:
A. Violates Canon 3 of Virginia judiciary conduct by allowing bias and prejudice to influence her decisions in the courtroom.
B. Carries out proceedings and reaches verdicts without admitting important evidence that may influence the case.
C. Does not uphold the well being of the family as a priority and abuses her power by stripping parents from seeing their children causing great grievance and suffering.
D. Is not competent in her functions. The judge does not operate in an impartial manner to the detriment of children and families who suffer the consequences of her actions.
This petition is presented by several parents who have lost custody of their children due to Judge Esther L. Wiggins’ ineptitude and lack of judicial character. It is also important to note that this is not an isolated case, but rather a pattern of consistent bias and abuse of power as is clearly demonstrated by the cases of:
• Benita Washington, (mother of Moses) Moses was taken from his family after suffering an asthma attack. Esther Wiggins refused to consider awarding temporary custody to Ms. Washington’s family. The child was promptly given up for adoption.
• Hey, Nancy and husband Slitor, Kit (parents of Sabrina) Sabrina was given away to a politically connected couple in Arlington Virginia. The removal was based on a disability Nancy Hey suffers from;a very mild and functional level of autism.In the judicial opinion, Esther Wiggins focused on trivial reasons for giving away Mrs. Hey’s daughter. The community is concerned that any parent suffering from Asperger’s Syndrome or any other disorder can easily lose custody of their child.
• Dr King, Ariel (mother of Arianna Lelani) Arianna’s case has been taken by the United Nations Human Rights Council and the German Embassy. This child contracted a rare blood disorder and shows signs of sexual abuse. Judge Esther Wiggins insisted on taking jurisdiction over the child even though the child lived in Virginia less than one month.
• Naomi L. P. (mother of C) After Esther Wiggins awarded sole custody to the father, Eric Krempp who then sent C. to France and abandoned the child for nearly six years with his mother. The last time Naomi saw her daughter, the child was unable to speak English. The mother was forced to pay thousands of dollars in child support to a man who did not have custody of his child. Virginia child support enforcement neglected to send all that money to the French government to reimburse them for all their expenses for the child.
Other women affected by Esther Wiggins are: Robinson, Carla; Byrd, Tylane and several other parents who wish to be represented on this petition, but remain anonymous out of fear of reprisal. Parents have expressed many concerns that Judge Wiggins does not notify all parties that there is not a court reporter present. Parents discover this court does not have court reporters until after the fact, thus failing to maintain any record of what takes place in the courtroom.
Any time a Court conducts its proceedings in secret, without the constant surveillance of a court reporter, the community naturally looks upon the Court with an eye of suspicion. The undersigned petitioners feel that all proceedings should be recorded at all times. Secret trials and hearings do not belong in modern, civilized society.
Parents claim that Judge Wiggins ignores important evidence, lies, and has inappropriate ex parte communication with parents and attorneys. Parents have reported that attorneys will visit Judge Wiggins privately in her chambers, and ask her for favors. This is evident in the overly friendly relationship she displays with attorneys in her courtroom. Esther Wiggins has also been accused of meeting parents outside the court room. In 2000, Eric Krempp claimed that Esther Wiggins was socializing with him at his restaurant, Les Halles, in Washington DC. Parents also report Esther Wiggins has had court orders written before attorneys even finished their closing arguments. Her rulings harm Virginia’s relationship with foreign governments. The country of Germany is deeply concerned about the welfare of Arianna Lelani while France is less than pleased that they paid tens of thousands of Euros for Celine while the biological father collected a hefty child support check for a little girl who never lived with him. This undermines the integrity of The Hague Convention Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and Retention between the United States and all ratifying countries.
In conclusion, the hereby undersigned request that the Virginia State Legislature do a great moral service to the State of Virginia, children and parents by removing and not reappointing Judge Esther Lyles Wiggins. To date, Judge Esther L. Wiggins has diminished public confidence in the judiciary system and undermined the integrity of the entire system of government. No Virginia judge is above the law or the codes of ethical conduct laid out clearly the Virginia State Canons of Judicial Conduct. The people of Virginia deserve to have honest, responsible and impartial judges in their courtrooms for the benefit of fairness, equality and to preserve the rule of law. Sincerely, The undersigned
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
September 13, 2015
September 12, 2015
I see the numbers inching up toward 500 and it just makes my blood boil thinking about everything these families are still going through because of her rulings. If you have not sent this link to at least three people who might actually care about judicial accountability it is time to stop waiting for someone else to do it because we really need this kind of momentum to get anyone in the legislature to listen to us.
Reached 100 supporters
October 6, 2010
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Judge Wiggins granted protective order against me to my abusive husband and kicked me out on street. He had NO evidence or witnesses. I have not kids for 2 weeks on row, with supervision afterwards. It has been 9 months and that unfair decision still affects my (and kids life) tremendously
she would have locked me up when i was 17 when my mother was dying of cancer. fortunately for me she was out on x-mas vacation and i had an understanding substitute judge. he clearly saw her emboldened notes on my file but used his discretion...something she lacks.
Judge wiggins does not care about people, she lacks empathy completely and utterly. I have sat in on her hearings and left sad and disgusted, friends with problematic lives fear and despise her. She is not fair.
A bias bitter woman. Completely ignored the fact that the court order she put in place was ignored by the other parent and changed the custody order knowing the first one was ignored and not abided by. She needs to go.
Thankfully my ex never beat me but he want really in the picture I raised our kids and she gave him custody. Since than my son has been in an out of therapy.
This judge is horrible she gave full legal and phycial custody. To my ex who my children barely know because he been deployed mainly. I have a 9-5 job and have no record. All I want is to see my kids who ask for me. My middle son is have a break down and she says it because of sexual abuse which their is no proof of. She is unfair and bias she needs to be removed! !
I agree with the statements suggested at the left regarding how Judge Wiggins has proven inside and outside the courtroom to not have judiciary character and has not upheld the canons of judicial conduct.
I agree with the statements suggested at the left regarding how Judge Wiggins has proven inside and outside the courtroom to not have judiciary character and has not upheld the canons of judicial conduct.
The GMU harbors "zoo keepers" gatherings of political/real estate/legal mafia to control and "milk" the local population. She is one of the "instruments".
I was attempted to jail for trying to defend my grandson.
you keep families together not tear them apart.
Please also report judicial misconduct and public corruption to the FBI via the tip line (online and toll-free).
I sign this petition on behalf of my friend, classmate and a mother like I am, Erin Eddy.
my case, last court date of 06/26/2008 also resulted in unprofessional if not unlawful abuse of power in separating my children from me
I can see by ready this petition something needs be done.
I sign this petition on behalf of my grand daughter Caroline Dyer who had her two children given go another woman because she could do more for the children than the mother (money wise).
Please dismiss this judge from the case.
I have been sent to many inpatient hospitals because of Wiggins. Even when I tried to harm myself she put me in Landmark for not being mature
A quick reading of these comments must prompt an immediate investigation and subsequent removal of Judge Wiggins.
No Court Reporter documentation? Please correct this problem for all children sake.
And review her past cases for criminal activity!
Sadly we need federal intervention to stop the spiraling of out of control judges violating basic human rights to be free from harm. Money is talking huge and usually victims of abuse are broke.
We need to get her out of that seat putting people in jail for no reason it's sickens me she can get away with this
Get her off the bench before she ruins more lives.
How far will judicial immunity go? It's time for some accountability.
Her unethical removal of children from loving homes is disturbing.
Please remove Judge Wiggins from the 17th Judicial District Court in Virginia. She has shown prejudice in her duties and has stripped parents from their rights. Please remove this Judge. Respectfully, Scott Daniel Warner Robins, GA
Because A, B, C and D as she has lack of judicial character as well as not insolated case but a pattern of abuse of power
No child should be able to be legally taken out of the county from one parent and remain. That is kidnapping and you Judge Wiggins allowed it, shame on you.
I respectfully request Judge Wiggins be removed from her position and all of her custody cases be further studied, reviewed to ensure the well being and safety of the children and returned to their custodial parent. Reprimands must be made of the violators; parents, court clerks and the Judge, If necessary.
Any judge who would put the desires of the parent over the well-being of the child should be swiftly removed from the bench and sanctioned. Giving custody of children to parents who are abusive and/or moving the children to other countries is unacceptable. Leaving a judge to continue inappropriate contact (ex parte communication) with anyone involved in an on-going case is also unacceptable.
These Judges and bodies appointed to oversee Judge's conduct should be held responsible for not upholding the law they are sworn to uphold. These children do not recover. Politics, egos or financial corruption do not belong in the Court room. This type of corruption and tyranny is why our forefathers left England, fought England and created our government and legal system.
terrible judge, took childhood away from me
Hi Matthew, was was the situation behind your custody case?
Judges who think they are in a position of power are mistaken. You are on the bench to uphold the law. If you can not control your narcissistic tendencies, then get off the bench. Family judges are supposed to protect the best interest of the child. Putting a child with an abuser is criminal.
Agenda-driven individual who seems to view the population through the lens of the horrors she has encountered in her life and/or courtroom. Over several nightmarish years in her courtroom, she never questioned the validity of any accusations contained in the GAL, probation officer, CPS, or County DHS reports. Same was true concerning the statements made in her courtroom. She dismissed a motion submitted by 4 lawyers to remove a GAL without even reviewing the document. Her reply in the courtroom was, "You all need to play nice together." I've discovered since that a Judge who is aware of inappropriate conduct by a GAL in her courtroom, but does nothing about it, can be impeached. I can't imagine any other motivation that she might have had to refuse to read a motion made in her court. That is simply one outrageous example among many. Without reservation, in my opinion, she is dangerous to the welfare of families and does not exhibit any semblance of making wise judgements.
There was no justice in Arlington courts for years, and this is the real crime. That the judges take bribes and do favors only makes it a worse crime.
I'm going through it right now. Lost custody but still fighting. I know she will not give in either and her reasonings don't make any sense
If anyone has a case against this judge or Judge Newman in the 17th Circuit Court, please contact me at quenbywilcox2 (at) gmail (dot) com.
If anyone has been involved in cases with Judge Wiggins or Judge Newman in Arlington 17th Circuit Court. Please contact me at quenbywilcox2 (at) gmail (dot) com . You can find information about me on my Linkedin in https://www.linkedin.com/in/quenby-wilcox-73923024 and see my blogs on human rights violations.
judge wiggins does not follow the known laws she responded to a law read out the law book from my attorney by saying I don't care.
Arlington shares pain of another parent's suicide, after loosing a child to this criminally minded judge.
i love you very much
Arlington is one of the testing grounds for Clinton's democrats http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/10/politics/hillary-clinton-donor-rajiv-fernando/index.html
Another example of Judge Esther L. Wiggins handy work: US courts are Failing Military Mothers trying to protect their Children from Abuse http://mothersoflostchildren.org/2015/08/us-courts-are-failing-military-mothers-trying-to-protect-their-children-from-abuse/
Wiggins is replaced by the GAL Robin Rob to continue to deprive Arlington families of Constitutional rights under color of law. https://arlingtonparentnews.wordpress.com/2016/04/11/consistently-poor-judgment-in-judicial-appointments-no-hopeforvirginia/
she has resided over my childrens custody case for years with out ever giving me a chance to get them back..very negitive and never lets me forget my past
The dirtiest court in Virginia. This judge needs to be removed immediately. Bias, illegal detention, erasing the dockets, she and Newman helping each other in the state's most corrupt court room. Where is the FBI and DOJ? How many people have to sign this thing!???
She resided over my daughter's visitation & child support case. She is the devil, I said it then and I day it now. When she was residing over my case she had no idea what it meant to be a mother. This was my first daughter and I didn't know but I knew one thing for sure my daughter was abused while in the care of her father and I didn't need a court to stop visitation. I went to jail twice because this witch wanted to keep giving my daughter back. GAL fought to get the judge to listen but Wiggins wasn't hearing it. When the father refused to persue the case further that witch going to tell him he can come back to her court at anytime and regain visitation. Not by the hair on my chinny chin chin! I have been saying for years that she needed to be removed, I've even signed a few petitions hope this one sticks. If she is held accountable for her wrong doings I want to be a witness at the trial. I thank GOD my baby is 18 now and an honor roll student. Had Judge Wiggins gotten it her way I don't know who she would be. I wish every parent who has to face her the best because she is the DEVIL!
I had her has juvenile judge... I still have I'll feelings towards this woman and I'm 28 years old. Although I did things to deserve punishment. I did not deserve the treatment or severity of the punishment from her.
I'm signing this because I'm going through bias accusations from 11 years ago. I'm fighting for my kids.I work but day and night I'm researching. If you know anything please email me.
if anyone has been involved with a case with judge Esther wiggins , judge Newman, or a g.a.l. named shirley Norman taylor, could you please contact me at [email protected] the gal i want to have bard then have criminal misconduct, alone with perjury, and other assorted felonies i will invest to have justice brought to her but i need whitness that have delt with them to, will pay you for your time please contact me. Carl Sr.
Travesty of justice.
this woman ripped apart my family
March 2017...totally messed up daughters case, would not allow any evidence that pertained to the case including pyshical abuse. Horrible ruling by a incompetent judge!
I am a personal victim of this judge, her courtroom behavior was unethical and I would like to be contacted personally to explain my case
I know this Judge and worked for her for a while -- her only concern was to do the best for the children involved in bad situations -- she was always willing to work with parents to help them over issues so they could be reunited -- saw it first hand. Yes, she is tough but with the best intentions. This is not right! She is a good judge and person!! She worked with Aruora House for at risk girls and gave them experiences that helped with self-esteem and mostly on her own dime!! She is a good judge and person!
Judge Wiggins took away my parental rights.
Unfair, heartless, and ignorant. Does not look at any situation from anyone else's point of view besides hers. Theres a reason she does not work in Arlington anymore and therefore is not fit to be a judge at all.
Judge Wiggins as a substitute judge for my juvenile domestic case was horrible. As an African American male who has consistently put my child's well-being above my own, I was hurt and disappointed by the Judges disposition toward me and her overall ruling. I walked in front of Judge Wiggins as a loser and there were not amount of facts that was going to change the opinion she had prior to the first word being said. Not only did Judge Wiggins determine support based on income not consistent with my actually Income verification documents, she order that I pay 70% of opposing counsel attorney fees.
Judge Wiggins as a substitute judge for my juvenile domestic case was horrible. As an African American male who has consistently put my child's well-being above my own, I was hurt and disappointed by the Judges disposition toward me and her overall ruling. I walked in front of Judge Wiggins as a loser and there were not amount of facts that was going to change the opinion she had prior to the first word being said. Not only did Judge Wiggins determine support based on income not consistent with my actually Income verification documents, she order that I pay 70% of opposing counsel attorney fees.
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This lady does not deserve to be a judge. She's a disgrace to the judicial system and should keep her personal feelings to herself in court. How can she still be on the bench with so many complaints? She's a devil, a liar, and doesn't care about anything but her ugly inner self. The most high don't like ugly..... Karma is real.
This woman should not be a judge, because she is "not" fair and impartial.
Everyone is not suited for every position. This woman (Wiggins) is not suited to be a Judge. Today in a custody hearing she boldly degraded me and insulted my integrity. Evidence towards my case was given and she never once looked at it and returned without even looking at me. She made fun of me in front of the other party and basically cheered them on for the abuse done to my granddaughters by the parents. .
Only in VA are Judges voted into office by the legislature without any input from the people. The legislature needs to wake up and be voted out unless they take action and stop letting Judges whether or not they are bias and whether or not to recuse themselves. I have Cancer and had surgery scheduled with a doctor's note to the Judge and Motion for Continuance BUT Judge Fiore of Arlington Circuit Court held an ex parte trial and entered a default judgment against me!
I was a physician caring for my sick child. I had been unemployed caring for my child, while my child's father cohabitated with a woman for more than a year and refused to support his own children. I petitioned to terminate spousal support. What little money I had was needed to care for my children. I had to represent myself pro se because I could not afford an attorney and legal aid would not help me because I am a physician. Judge Wiggins immediately expressed her bias and prejudice before I could even speak, "saying I was not a lawyer, but a physician", and that I was proceeding "at my own peril". She said it was "willful" that I did not have a lawyer, but when I told her it was not "willful", she scolded me in court saying I was "in contempt" because she did not want to hear me speak any more about this. Needless to say, she wouldn't hear the evidence I wished to present, would not listen to any witnesses of the cohabitation I brought to court with me that day, and dismissed my case altogether. All of the evidence I had had been included with discovery. My children ultimately will suffer now because of the consequences of her actions. Now I have to continue paying money to a man while he continues to neglect his own children. I asked for child support but because I am a physician, they based the calculation on what money I potentially could make. It seems the court is more interested in having women go out and work than actually caring for their sick children.
This Judge would not allow me in the courtroom after I had driven over an hour to testify for my sister, Theresa Clark. I was not allowed to give my statements as pertaining to my Ex -BiL, Greg Rosati. This Judge, also allowed in all opposing lawyers into the courtroom 2 hours before she heard my sister’s case. The Judge, Esther Wiggins was favoring lawyers and I resent having to drive over an hour to downtown Suffolk, only to be told I could not enter the courtroom. This Judge should lose any position she has in the State of Virginia.
What county are you in? I am wondering why this judge is acting as a substitute in other counties when she is not in Arlington anymore. Why is she in the pool for substitute judges? Can we petition to get rid of these horrible substitute judges? I am in a county in southern Virginia and she happened to be the substitute judge that day....I am so upset because this is really effecting me and my children in a negative way.
She is a prejudiced woman that abuse her power in making wrong decisions because because a wrong decision now my son suffers autism and several medical issues unacceptable!
can’t believe we have to sign a petition to fire a clearly incompetent and mentally ill judge
Esther Wiggens has shown neglectfulness to children in need of a higher voice. She should be fired immediately from being a judge.
I think she should be removed
Judge Esther Wiggins ignored evidence that my (now ex) husband is an indiscriminate sexual predator, with a family history of incestuous sexual abuse, a personal history of sexual misconduct, sex addiction and ordered shared custody of our 4 children who have been sexually abused by him purely as a result of her ruling.
This lady ruined my life
Judge Wiggins is a horrible judge- in a custody case, she traumatized me in chambers when I was a minor by verbally harassed me. I hope she gets removed.
Horrible.
Ruined my relationship with my daughter by ordering 3 non-consecutive weeks of visitation.
She sent me to the August House and Richmond Downstate for going to my Middle school Cafeteria and then for throwing eggs and few little violations! I can even expose everything they do in the August House(Group Home) and how Judge Wiggins and the Person running the August House (Group Home) work together to send kids to make money off them. I’m ready to go all the way and take this to national news! Because what she done to me and plenty of my friends has been so unfair! She single handily ruined so many peoples lives off everything she did to kids when they young. I’m from Arlington and went to High school in Arlington.
Newport News JDR courts are corrput. They do not act in the best interest of the child. Rebecca Robinson should added for the same reasons.
Judge was very biased without looking at facts for child to not be kn Father's care. Father has not provided a sense of comfort and refused to give child specific medication to her needs. Judge was very rude, made fun of the fact that I did not live in VA. She was irritated as soon as I walked in. Before I said anything she threatened to throw me in jail for 12 months. She did not review our prior case documents, mediation, and prior cour appearance Very disrespectful in tone attitude and very biased. She made fun of my daughter needing medication for her allergies. As my child has constantly gotten sick and unable to breath in her Father's care. My child has a gluten intolerance and has to have a specific diet in order to not get hives, headaches, nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramping and bloating. The judge asked if I thought my child was lying to me about her being sick and stomach hurting. I was so taken back. She was loud and rude to me as I was talking. She didn't even give me a chance to speak about my child's anxiety and Adhd and ruled the case as I need to return my child back on visitation. I am very taken back as I myself work with needy families. The disrespect I feel and felt is completely unnecessary. Now my child has to go with the fear of her not getting proper care. My ex has a history of manipulation and lying under oath, yet none of that was reviewed.
I pray that no one else has to deal with the unprofessional and overall unnecessary attitude that this judge has displayed. The factor that there was clear evidence(text messages, screenshots, full on medical records.) and she CHOSE to deny and refuse every last bit like none of was even real aggravates me. She needs to be removed ASAP.
My nice was taken away from my sister and she didn’t allow my mother to have her now my nice is dead because of her she took her life thanks judge thank you for leaving us with so much pain..
this is unfair you guys caused a child’s death smh
My friends daughter was taken away for no good reason and her daughter committed suicide because of it!
Get her out now
Not following the law is a crime, no one is above the law
She have failed so many cases I know one and she don’t listen to families and do what she wants. She also again the Latinos
Una amiga también le fue quitada su hija por esta misma jueza y lamentablemente la niña se suicidó
My daughter Jasline was taken away from me by a corrupt judge Esther Wiggins when I was underage which resulted in me losing the rights to my daughter and ultimately not being able to see her. My daughter was only 3 years old that was the last time I saw her . She recently took her life last Friday and we only heard about it by a email received by the middle school (Gunston Middle School) she attended, she was only 13 and I’m her biological mother I would just like closure as to what happened to her and where her funeral will be held but her adopted parents haven’t provided any sort of information.
Signing for the case of Jasline
A 13 year old took her life because she was taken away from her mother because of this lady.
She did the same to my sister Susie Gaitan
She needs to be investigated
Like all corrupted police officers and system its the same case for judges theyre just humans judging other humans life and taking over. Not agains judges but againts Wiggins. She needs yo be removed same as jury in that little girls court case.
She's a cruel person she has no heart. This criminal needs to be investigated! #JusticeforJaseline
Where was the justice???? Taking away a child from her biological mother? Wrong
Que seaga justicia alo mejor la niña quería estar con su propia mamá
It should be easier to remove corrupt judges from the bench they are not above reproach !
Went before her on 1Feb23 when she was serving as a substitute judge in lieu of Adrianne Bennett. She said if I got found guilty of one pending matter, I’d automatically have a permanent protective order put on me. That shows total disregard for due process. Thankfully our case was continued and hopefully we’ll get a competent judge next time.
Yes
Wiggins is a disgusting example of the problems in our local justice systems. Get her out of office.
judge wiggins ruined my family.
Because of her there is a child dead
She substituted in my case and with one sitting, denied me my children and I’m finding , just now, closed my custody case. I’ve been fighting 6 years for my children. Remove that travesty at once.
Justicia
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nothing more than a fiduciary administrator and a poor one at that!!
I fully support this petition as I have been witness to the misconduct of this court officer
“Judge” Esther Wiggins is a monster. She RUINED the lives of my three children and me. She should never sit on the bench again! I will be allowing our story to be posted.
Why hasn’t she been removed by the system already? They know what she’s doing/ done! What kind of system does Virginia have anyway???
This woman needs to be removed immediately. She does not care about the law, only destroying families. Why is she still in office? Families are losing children
No she should be removed from court
She should be removed she was the reason why I suffered so much
We need me or Judges to do there job on competency not personal feelings
I don't think anyone has the power to abuse power like this judge has
Judge Wiggins just ruled on a matter concerning the custody of my children without considering the evidence.
I just seen her today and she isn't even my judge but she is vile and evil
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Judge Wiggins granted protective order against me to my abusive husband and kicked me out on street. He had NO evidence or witnesses. I have not kids for 2 weeks on row, with supervision afterwards. It has been 9 months and that unfair decision still affects my (and kids life) tremendously