John A. Clarke...Superior Court clerk conspiracy! Citizen Rights Violations!

Corrupt Judge Parkin ran slush fund!

If you happen to go downtown to the Los Angeles Superior Court clerk's office, and peruse through some of the old case files on the computer terminal, you might notice something particularly suspicious if you have a keen eye!

In spite of the fact a handful of court files that are getting moldy after ten years should have been expunged from the record according to - State Statutes, Civil Code of Procedure, and so forth and so on - the dog-eared files remain in the public record for any old "joe" to sift through.

Suspicious?

You betcha!

But, there are more sinister crimes afoot at the Los Angeles Superior Court House - which warrant an investigation by high-level Law Enforcement or the Attorney General's Office - because justice cries out for it.

For example, on a couple of occasions when  I was at the courthouse conducting research, I stumbled across complaints against individuals - rife with wild accusations that were quite defamatory in nature - which were never served on the alleged "defendants" in the action.

In one instance, it was established on at least two occasions at hearings set by the judge presiding over the proceedings, that there was no service effected on the accused party.

But, get this!

In spite of that glaring irregularity, the case has remained in open file status for over ten years, with no effort made by the court or the accusing parties to resolve the issue.

Curious indeed, when you consider that an individual is entitled to be given notice of such a proceeding, and allowed - pursuant to the concept of "due process" of Law - to appear and challenge the allegations with the aim of exonerating themselves and protecting their good name in the public record.

In this instant case, I surmise that the so-called "evidence" was manufactured - and that the attorneys for the plaintiffs - had no intention of serving the "victim" at all from the get-go.

In sum, the individuals in question, lodged the complaint against the unsuspecting party with the specific aim of damaging their reputation.

The fact that no service was effected, and the court neglected (!) to dismiss the case, hints that the Clerk of Los Angeles Superior Court is somehow involved in the conspiracy.

Is John A. Clarke taking payola to look the other way?

If not, why haven't these case files been destroyed in accordance with the law of the land which requires it (in the aforementioned case for obvious reasons) within the given time span?

When you consider the fact that Presiding Judge Parkin got caught running a slush fund (which received healthy contributions from lawyers in the Los Angeles legal community) - in restrospect - it all makes sense to me.

Parkin is in on the scam, too.

What other explanation can their be for such an grievous oversight on the part of the Court?

News at 11!

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Appellate Court Ruling...Judges' slush fund at Los Angeles Superior Courthouse is illegal!

Judge Parkin ran a mysterious slush fund

A few years ago, there was a scandal downtown at the Los Angeles Superior Courthouse when it was revealed that Judge Parkin was presiding not just over the "court" - but a secret slush fund of questionable origins - to be facilitated for dubious purposes.

When a couple of news outlets conducted an investigation, Judge Parkin - the Presiding Judge over the Los Angeles Superior court - was nonplussed.

"It's a fund for coffee and flowers."

Because the "fund" was considerable (over a hundred-thousand dollars) the dubious practice raised eyebrows and caused many to wonder if Judges were on "the take" and - just maybe - ripe for graft.

Could a savvy attorney or litigant in an action sway the court their way with a contribution to a "slush" fund?

Well, no matter, now.

An Appellate Court just issued a ruling that compensation for Judges - outside of the peremiters of the pay scale provided by the State - is illegal.

Because the Constitution requires that the Legislature decide judicial compensation, the Higher Court found as follows.

"The practice of the county of Los Angeles providing...Superior Court Judges with employment benefits, in addition to compensation prescribed by the legislature, is not permissable," associate Justice Patricia Benke wrote in her 37-page Opinion from the bench.

In spite of the fact the Legislature enacted a law in 1998 giving it sole jurisdiction (for obvious reasons) in determining Judge's compensation, the county persisted in providing at least $120 million (!) in taxpayer-funded perks according to Judicial Watch.

The Washington (D.C.) based organization monitors corruption, incompetence and willful neglect of the law in the judicial system.

In fact, Judicial Watch instigated proceedings against the County over questionable perks, which prompted the ruling by the Appellate Court this past week.

Initially, a lower-court ruled in favor of the county (go figure!) but the finding was reversed on appeal.

Judicial Watchdog were elated at the outcome.

"This represents a tremendous victory for the taxpayers and citizens of California."

Now, if Judicial Watch would only turn their eagle eye towards San Francisco, and the cushy confines of "The Commission on Judicial Performance" - where a handful of disreputable individuals vested with the power to discipline corrupt inept Judges - constantly look the other way.

Yes, the "Commission" needs purging, too.

Once their house is cleaned, maybe a handful of dishonest bench-warmers will be tossed out on their sorry a**es.

Until then, their disreputable conduct will continue to mar the integrity of the court, and cast a disgraceful shadow on the Judiciary.

Is Judicial Watch up to the task?

Losers at "Commission on Judicial Performance" in San Francisc

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