A judge who overturned a $72 million verdict against Boeing disclosed he bought and sold Boeing stock while hearing the case — but says his wife's IRA was to blame

A judge who overturned a $72 million verdict against Boeing disclosed he bought and sold Boeing stock while hearing the case — but says his wife's IRA was to blame

In his appearance on 60 Minutes, senior U.S. District Judge James Robart said he received 40,000 threatening messages after blocking Trump's first travel ban.60 Minutes/CBS NewsJames Robart, a federal judge, just threw out a $72 million verdict against Boeing.He disclosed trades of up to $15,000 in Boeing stock in his wife's IRA last year, while the case was ongoing.It's not clear whether he made or lost any money. But it could still create comp…