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Judge Gary Farmer Faces Suspension After Misconduct Ruling

5/23/2025

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Broward County Circuit Court Judge Gary Farmer faces suspension without pay next week following a misconduct ruling. The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission deemed him unfit for duty after he made inappropriate jokes and displayed bias, including mocking defendants. Farmer acknowledged some comments were out of line and expressed regret for his actions.

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Broward County Circuit Court Judge Gary Farmer faces suspension without pay next week following a misconduct ruling. The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission deemed him unfit for duty after he made inappropriate jokes and displayed bias, including mocking defendants. Farmer acknowledged some comments were out of line and expressed regret for his actions.