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Judge Blanchard Faces Historic Trial | Birmingham News
Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard stands trial for alleged misconduct, facing potential removal from the bench as the Court of the Judiciary weighs serious accusations of bullying and abuse of power. Suspended in May, she now appears as a defendant in a high-stakes case expected to span five days with 25-30 witnesses. Blanchard denies all claims, and her legal team is racing to secure critical documents — even gaining temporary access to her work computer — to meet audit demands. With nine judges on the panel and possible outcomes ranging from censure to dismissal, the public…
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