A Judge Who Thinks He’s Indispensable
Bordeaux’s defense often veers into arrogance. At one point, JQC prosecutor Courtney Veal suggested he had told colleagues he couldn’t be removed “because it would defeat the JQC’s purpose in getting orders finished.” Bordeaux denied the comment, but the attitude fits a pattern. He seems to believe the court cannot function without him, when in fact his presence has been the problem.
The reality is stark: he is taking up space on the bench, preventing a new judge from stepping in to restore efficiency and faith in the court. The sooner he is removed, the sooner justice can be restored for the families who have waited years for basic rulings.
Why Timely Rulings Matter
In the judicial system, delays are not neutral. They inflict real harm. Litigants lose money, businesses lose opportunities, and families lose stability. For example:
- Probate cases can tie up estates, preventing heirs from accessing funds needed for education, medical care, or simply to pay bills.
- Guardianship cases left unresolved leave vulnerable individuals without clear protection or decision-makers.
- Property disputes left hanging for years create uncertainty that can devastate families.
The law requires judges to act competently and diligently for a reason. When they fail to do so, confidence in the justice system erodes. Citizens should not have to file writs of mandamus just to get a judge to do the job taxpayers are already paying him to do.
