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Victims of harassment by federal judges often find the judiciary is above the law
https://www.npr.org/2024/04/30/1247796812/federal-judges-harassment-clerks(7 min. audio at link)
Victims of harassment by federal judges often find the judiciary is above the law
APRIL 30, 2024 5:01 AM ET
HEARD ON MORNING EDITION
Carrie Johnson
Four years ago, Olivia Warren made a choice that would change her life.
Warren described to Congress how Stephen Reinhardt, a prominent federal appeals court judge who died in 2018, left a drawing of women's body parts at her desk, demeaned her appearance, and questioned her husband's masculinity while she served as his law clerk.
Looking back now, Warren said, she would not recommend others follow her path and speak out about abuse by federal judges. In fact, she said, she advises young lawyers not to pursue elite clerkship opportunities, because she thinks the risks are too great.
"I don't think anything has changed," she said. "I still have not received an apology from the judiciary about what happened to me. I no longer expect one. I'm not holding my breath."
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APRIL 30, 2024 5:01 AM ET
HEARD ON MORNING EDITION
Carrie Johnson
Four years ago, Olivia Warren made a choice that would change her life.
Warren described to Congress how Stephen Reinhardt, a prominent federal appeals court judge who died in 2018, left a drawing of women's body parts at her desk, demeaned her appearance, and questioned her husband's masculinity while she served as his law clerk.
Looking back now, Warren said, she would not recommend others follow her path and speak out about abuse by federal judges. In fact, she said, she advises young lawyers not to pursue elite clerkship opportunities, because she thinks the risks are too great.
"I don't think anything has changed," she said. "I still have not received an apology from the judiciary about what happened to me. I no longer expect one. I'm not holding my breath."
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Linked in article:
https://harvardlawreview.org/forum/vol-134/enough-is-not-enough-reflection-on-sexual-harassment-in-the-federal-judiciary/
Enough is Not Enough: Reflection on Sexual Harassment in the Federal Judiciary
OLIVIA WARREN
(Harvard Law Review)
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