Judge Denies Harassment Claims by Former Bailiff | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A Charleston County magistrate judge is fiercely defending herself against a former bailiff’s sexual harassment lawsuit, calling all claims “false and made up.” The judge’s legal team slammed the allegations — including an impossible claim that she ran her hands through his hair — and argued they’re baseless given their minimal interactions. They also dispute the bailiff’s account of a warning from a court staffer, saying the judge had never heard of such a conversation. The judge’s lawyers are demanding the case be dismissed, citing judicial immunity and procedural errors, as the former…