- Fraud
- Abuse of Process
- Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
- Violation of Due Process Rights
Further, depending on how Griffin used her position, claims of civil rights violations under federal law (such as 42 U.S.C. §1983) could also be explored.
Adding another layer of intrigue, the eviction lawsuit also mentions Griffin’s son, former Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin — a figure already familiar to controversy due to his political activities. USA Herald will be investigating and reporting more extensively on this connection in the coming days.
New Mexico’s Judicial Crisis
First Judge Cano. Now Judge Griffin. How many more judges in New Mexico are abusing their sacred oaths?
This isn’t just about isolated misconduct. It’s a broader crisis of confidence. When judges — those entrusted to uphold the Constitution — treat their power as a personal tool for revenge, self-enrichment, or favoritism, democracy itself is at risk.
Allowing Judge Griffin to remain on the bench is an outrageous dereliction of judicial responsibility. At minimum, the New Mexico Supreme Court should have referred the case for criminal investigation.
If New Mexico wishes to restore faith in its judiciary, it must act decisively — not with leniency, but with accountability.
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