Judge Carringer has a well-established reputation for exhibiting extreme bias against
mothers, specifically mothers and children who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual
abuse or assault. Her rulings against said litigants are harsh and swift. She has a reputation for
insulting litigants, name calling and threatening litigants from the bench with a loss of all
custody if they mention substantiated claims of abuse. Even in cases where there was an
attempted murder and confessions in cases litigated in criminal court, litigants are discouraged
from mentioning documented claims of domestic violence, or other criminal offenses or drug use
in her courtroom. She brags that she has not been overturned on appeal. She knows, however,
that making credible findings against survivors of domestic violence, excluding evidence,
entering tentative temporary orders, and lack of resources make a successful appeal virtually
impossible.
Here’s why the issues raised in the filing are so serious for victims, children, and families:
- Silencing Victims: The impeachment filing states Judge Christine Carringer had a reputation for insulting, name calling, or threatening victims with losing their children if they talked about the abuse they suffered. This could force a victim to stay silent to protect their relationship with their child. When victims are silenced, the case doesn’t get the full picture, and abusers might seem less dangerous than they are. This puts children at serious risk.
- Ignoring Danger: According to the filing, victims were discouraged from mentioning important safety issues like domestic violence history, other crimes, or drug use by the other parent. Even serious things like attempted murder or confessions in criminal court were reportedly downplayed. Ignoring these facts means a judge could make custody decisions that put children directly in harm’s way with an unsafe parent.
- Unfair Rulings: The filing alleges Carringer’s rulings against victims were harsh and swift. Coupled with bias, this could lead to unfair outcomes where a safe, loving parent loses custody, or an abusive parent gains control. This is traumatic for both the protective parent and the child.
- Blocking Justice: The filing claims Christine Carringer used tactics like leaving out evidence or using temporary orders to make it almost impossible for victims to successfully appeal a bad decision. If families cannot appeal unfair or dangerous rulings because of lack of money or procedural roadblocks set up by the court, they are stuck. Children might remain in unsafe situations, and families are denied a chance to fix a wrong decision.
These specific concerns, outlined in the impeachment filing, highlight how judicial actions, bias, and courtroom atmosphere can create dangerous and unjust situations for vulnerable families trying to find safety through the court system.