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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fiction On The Bench? Dallas Judge Jernigan Is Turning Pages
A Texas bankruptcy courtroom may have become the setting for one of the most controversial legal dramas in the Lone Star State's history. A drama is so rich that it might even be considered a good enough plot for a fiction novel, so much so that a presiding judge may have allegedly written a fiction book based on what was going down in her courtroom. Chief Bankruptcy Judge Stacey Jernigan, who presided over the recent billion-dollar dismantling of Dallas-based Highland Capital Management, per is now under fire for writing a collection of fiction books that critics say mirror the real-life case she oversaw as a judge. Highland Capital's founder, James Dondero, accused Jernigan of bias, abuse of authority, and rubber-stamping massive legal fees, all while releasing novels that suspiciously resembled the proceedings she oversaw. The Fifth Circuit recently rejected Dondero's attempt to force Jernigan's recusal but noted a 'strong argument could be made' that she should have stepped aside. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Fifth Circuit ruled that Judge Jernigan did not need to recuse herself from the case despite the extremely transparent similarities between her novels and the proceedings she oversaw as a judge. Jernigan's books feature fictional hedge fund characters whose exploits echo the drama surrounding Highland's recent viral cases. Some critics claim that these books reveal insider knowledge and hostility toward the financial world she directly oversaw as a judge. In a previous report by the ABA Journal, a legal team highlighted similarities between the fictional characters and real-life individuals involved in the case that Jernigan was so keen to write and profit from. Meanwhile, the real-life bankruptcy cases have drawn many scrutinous eyes, not just from the readers about the outcomes but also from those critical of Jernigan. Legal fees reportedly topped $250 million during the Highland Capital Management bankruptcy proceedings, with one law firm partner earning nearly $30 million annually, according to Above the Law. Meanwhile, per Scribd, no bonuses were paid to rank-and-file employees. Despite the court's refusal to intervene, legal observers say the Fifth Circuit's language could fuel ethics complaints or even congressional probes. As The Dallas Express investigates, one thing is clear: the bankruptcy under Jernigan may be more than a financial meltdown; it might be a cautionary tale about judicial accountability and someone seeking creative clout over their duty. Stay tuned for another DX deep dive into the $250 million legal fees, alleged Russian ties, and what really happened inside Jernigan's courtroom (or novel pitches). As of the time of publication, Jernigan's team has not responded to multiple attempts to reach out for a compliment from DX about the encroaching book plots she wrote following the cases she oversaw.
New York Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Corrections: May 20, 2025
An article on Friday about Poland's upcoming presidential election misspelled the surname of Poland's foreign minister. He is Radoslaw Sikorski, not Sikorksi. The article also misspelled the given name of a presidential candidate. She is Magdalena Biejat, not Magdelena. An article on Monday about the legal industry website Above the Law misstated David Lat's relationship with Above the Law. Mr. Lat was a founding editor of the website and retained a small stake in Breaking Media after he left the company in 2019; he is not the founder of the website, which was created and is owned by Breaking Media. An obituary on Monday about Peter Lax, a pre-eminent Cold War mathematician, misspelled the first name of a mathematician who tutored Mr. Lax in his youth in Hungary. She was Rózsa Péter, not Rósza. Errors are corrected during the press run whenever possible, so some errors noted here may not have appeared in all editions.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'90s Action Movie Star, 73, Is Unrecognizable in Rare Public Appearance
Actor Stephen Seagal is undoubtedly one of the greatest action movie stars of all time. From Above the Law to Hard to Kill and Out for Justice, he proved himself to be one of the biggest bad asses in showbiz. His most well-known movies are Under Siege and Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, where he played Navy SEAL, Casey Ryback. However, his acting days are now behind him, and fans won't believe just how different he looks today. Seagal was spotted attending the Russian Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 9th. There were mixed reactions from people who saw the clip, as it's no secret that Seagal has been a controversial subject for many years. He was granted Russian citizenship in 2016, and he's also a known supporter of president Vladimir Putin. While many people left comments stating simple things like, "Respect 💪," others made it perfectly clear that they are no longer fans of the actor. One person said, "I'm not a fan of you anymore," and another made a bold statement, saying, "Steve Seagal is a spy from Russia 🤔"One thing's for sure, Seagal looks absolutely nothing like he did in his Casey Ryback days. He was quite the heartthrob back then. And who could ever forget this iconic flick? 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬
