In Brooklyn, a Judge-Maker’s Steady Wins Raise Eyebrows

Judge torpedoes party boss's attempted power grab: 'Extreme potential for corruption'

A Brooklyn judge has thrown out an attempt by the borough's Democratic Party chair to rewrite internal rules that critics say would have cemented her grip on power and tightened control over how future judges get picked.Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Jill Epstein invalidated the rule-change vote Monday, New York Focus reported. She ruled that it shouldn't have counted because several district leaders who cast ballots had already lost their seats…

Judge blocks Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s BK Dems rules overhaul

Judge Jill R. Epstein called the recent vote to change party rules – part of the Brooklyn chair’s scheme to maintain control – “improper.”

Judge Strikes Down Controversial Rule Changes Benefitting Embattled Brooklyn Party Boss

A New York State Supreme Court judge ruled against Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn on Monday, declaring that outgoing executive committee members had “no authority” to vote on sweeping rule changes at a recent August meeting. The decision by Judge Jill Epstein, which is likely to be appealed, blocks an effort by party […]

In Brooklyn, a Judge-Maker’s Steady Wins Raise Eyebrows

A court battle over a dramatic rewriting of party rules will shape the selection of future judges.

Brooklyn Dems' Coup Tossed Out in Court

A State Supreme Court judge issued a ruling Monday nullifying the county party's efforts to hold on to control after losing its majority in the primary elections.