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CBS News
07-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Formal complaint accuses Metro Detroit judge of mistreating court employees
A Michigan district court judge is accused of refusing to provide a psychological evaluation to the Judicial Tenure Commission and creating a "climate of fear among court personnel" in a new formal complaint. A complaint was filed on Wednesday against Judge Kristen Hartig, who served in the 52-4 District Court in Troy, Michigan. In a statement, Chief Judge Travis Reed said he requested that Hartig be temporarily removed from the docket. Hartig has 14 days to respond to the complaint. "The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of our courts. While due process is vital, accountability helps preserve public trust in the judiciary,' Reed said. "Based on the limited information available to me at the time, I removed Judge Hartig from the most serious cases within the authority I had as chief judge. Now that a formal complaint has been filed, further action may be appropriate. I believe temporarily removing her from her full docket would be in the best interest of the court and the communities we serve." According to the complaint, the commission began investigating misconduct allegations before April 2024. The commission concluded that mental health was an issue and ordered Hartig to undergo a psychological evaluation. After receiving her results, Hartig was ordered by the commission to provide the documents; however, she refused despite the commission extending the deadline to provide them. The complaint says that Hartig eventually submitted the documents six months after the commission requested them. The complaint included the findings from the exam, but it was blacked out as requested by Hartig, "pending a determination by presiding authorities as to whether it should be kept sealed during the pendency of the proceedings." The complaint claims that Hartig required a court administrator to be available during scheduled absences and scolded the administrator for not answering emails when she attended a funeral. Hartig allegedly told the administrator that she must be in contact with her every day unless she was "unconscious," according to the complaint. The commission accused Hartig of ordering the court administrator to find a substitute for a clerk, although that was not part of the administrator's duties. Additionally, Hartig was accused of directing a pregnant probation officer to stand up and show her belly during a Zoom meeting without the officer's consent. According to the complaint, Hartig is accused of improperly dismissing felony cases with prejudice to punish Oakland County prosecutors over scheduling issues and for prosecutors opposing hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission says Hartig only had the authority to dismiss cases without prejudice. In one of those cases, the commission says Hartig's dismissal "was not made in good faith and/or with due diligence." Hartig became a district court judge in 2010, according to her bio on the court's website. She currently oversees the Recovery Treatment Court, which works to rehabilitate people, and has conducted town halls to educate residents on the opioid epidemic.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fire Academy starts new tradition — Patriot Run with U.S. flag
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Fire Department is starting a new tradition for its trainees as they go through the Fire Training Academy. Starting with the current class — Number 105 — trainees will participate in this new ritual — a 'Patriot Run.' This involves carrying the U.S. flag during group runs on important days and holidays, the Fire Department said. KTSM captured images of the Patriot Run that was held on Monday, Feb. 17 to honor and recognize Presidents Day. The group of fire trainees ran along Scenic Drive and Rim Road. This symbolizes 'the deep respect the El Paso Fire Department has for the nation, its veterans, current service members, and the community it serves. The American flag will be prominently displayed during runs on important holidays such as Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, September 11, and Veterans Day, as well as during any occasion that fosters unity and pride within the academy,' the Fire Department said. The current academy is being led by Lt. Anthony Garcia and Cpt. Travis Reed, both seasoned members of the El Paso Fire Department. They have started this new tradition in the spirit of leaving every assignment 'better than you found it,' the Fire Department said. Here is part of a statement the Fire Department sent to describe the new Patriot Run tradition: 'Starting with the current class, (#105), this new tradition will be passed on to every subsequent class at the Fire Training Academy, where it will be upheld with respect, integrity, duty, excellence, and the utmost care for the flag. P.R.I.D.E. — which stands for Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Duty, and Excellence — is the cornerstone and Values of the El Paso Fire Training Academy, and its values will continue to be embedded in every future class's experience. 'This meaningful tradition underscores the department's commitment not only to professional development but also to fostering a strong sense of community and respect for the service that first responders provide. It represents the enduring values of the El Paso Fire Training Academy, ensuring that each class leaves a legacy of excellence.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
