Just curious...does this judge answer to anyone else for her actions? Is there a judge hierarchy that can sanction her behind the scenes for gross misconduct during a trial such as this? I know that they have their own professional associations and support networks.
In Pennsylvania there is a “Judicial Inquiry & Review Board” that acts as the police force over judges.
From their website:
The Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania investigates allegations of ethical misconduct against Pennsylvania judges. If necessary, the Board prepares and brings cases against judges who are accused of unethical actions.
The Board has 12 members, all of whom must be Pennsylvania citizens. Three are judges, three are lawyers and six are non-lawyers. Half of the Board members are chosen by the Governor, the other half by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Members serve 4-year terms, without pay.
I have personally used this several times on District magistrates over the past 30 years with great success in having them removed. I can tell you that they sweat bullets when an investigation is started. They appear to be non political in their decisions.
Florida does have a Judicial[the name just slipped my mind] to discipline and I believe that they can remove judges for cause. But in this case, so long as the judge sticks to the script, he[I still maintain that this is a male masquerading as a female] is ok. And the Script? Rail road, lynch, convict, and figuratively hang, George Zimmerman. By whichever means it takes.