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Judge Blanchard Under Fire Over Ethics | Birmingham News
Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard is under fire after her first ethics hearing, facing seven serious charges including misconduct, legal violations, bias against lawyers, and staff harassment. Allegations span her entire tenure, with a May report sparking national attention. A state audit is underway, federal and local law enforcement are investigating her spending, and claims surface that her bailiff impersonated officers using uniforms purchased under her watch. Blanchard’s legal team requested access to her office for audit documents, and reports suggest she spent heavily on…
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