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Judge’s Fund Misuse Under Scrutiny | Huntsville News
Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard is under fire for allegedly misusing a public fund meant for court records and infrastructure—diverting millions to political consulting, ads, and personal reimbursements. Suspended after a damning ethics complaint, her tenure has left estates stalled and patients waiting, while the fund’s balance plummeted. Former Judge Alan King, who helped create the fund, is stunned by the alleged misuse, calling it akin to funding personal campaigns. A state audit is underway, and Blanchard’s fate rests on a November trial before the Court of the…
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