Dem Judge Ousted in Rare Red-State Supreme Court Move
Democratic Judge Removed by Louisiana Supreme Court for Lying About Military Record and Campaign Insurance Claim
The Louisiana Supreme Court has removed Baton Rouge Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts from office after determining she made false statements during her 2020 campaign.
The 4-3 ruling marks the first judicial removal in Louisiana in 16 years, signaling the court’s commitment to maintaining public trust and integrity in the state judiciary.
Foxworth-Roberts, a Democrat who won her election by a mere 27 votes, repeatedly claimed she served in combat during Desert Storm and reached the rank of Army Captain.
Official military records, however, tell a different story: she served stateside as an Army nurse, never deployed overseas and was honorably discharged as a first lieutenant, WWLTV reports.
During her campaign, Foxworth-Roberts ran nine newspaper ads, seven full-page, featuring her in military uniform and implying extensive combat experience.
Some ads suggested she participated not only in Desert Storm but also in Iraq and Afghanistan.
These claims were disproven by personnel records, highlighting a pattern of exaggeration that ultimately drew scrutiny from the state’s highest court.
The investigation also looked into a 2020 insurance claim filed by Foxworth-Roberts after a vehicle burglary.
Court documents indicate she reported more than $38,000 in stolen items, including jewelry and valuables not mentioned in her police report.
Additionally, she moved her car several miles from the location of the break-in before notifying authorities, creating conflicting accounts for law enforcement.
Her insurer, USAA, ultimately paid more than $24,000 for the claim, according to the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Chief Justice John Weimer, writing for the majority, stressed the gravity of her conduct.
“Any lesser discipline would undermine the entire judicial discipline process and diminish the strict obligation of judges to be truthful,” he wrote.
Foxworth-Roberts is also ordered to reimburse nearly $9,500 for investigative costs.
Justices Cade Cole, Jay McCallum and Will Crain joined the majority.
Dissenting justices Piper Griffin, John Michael Guidry and Jeff Hughes argued that a suspension would have sufficed and maintained that voters should ultimately decide a judge’s fate in subsequent elections.
Foxworth-Roberts’ seat on the 19th Judicial District Court is now vacant.
She is barred from running for any judicial office for the next five years and her official court page has been removed.
Legal experts say the ruling emphasizes the high ethical standards judges are expected to uphold.
While voters elect judges, the court system has established mechanisms to address misconduct that erodes public confidence.
“This case reinforces that misleading the public cannot be tolerated,” said one legal analyst familiar with the investigation.
The decision has prompted broader conversations about how judicial candidates are vetted and the responsibility campaigns have to provide accurate information.
Observers note that Foxworth-Roberts’ removal serves as a warning to elected officials: false claims and ethical lapses can carry severe consequences, including removal from office.
By holding Foxworth-Roberts accountable, the Louisiana Supreme Court sends a clear message that honesty and transparency are non-negotiable for those entrusted with judicial authority.
The ruling reinforces that public trust in the legal system remains paramount and that elected judges are subject to rigorous scrutiny, particularly when their actions mislead voters or compromise the integrity of the bench.
The Louisiana Supreme Court has removed East Baton Rouge Parish Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts from office following findings of judicial misconduct tied to false statements made during her 2020 election campaign.
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