Judge Foxworth-Roberts Faces Removal Over Misconduct Claims

Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts, a District Judge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is under investigation for serious misconduct, including falsifying military service records and submitting false insurance claims. On May 5, 2025, a Louisiana special counsel recommended her removal from the bench for these alleged actions.

📰 Allegations Against Judge Foxworth-Roberts

A special counsel in Louisiana has recommended the removal of Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts from her judicial position, citing "egregious unethical conduct." The allegations against her include:

• Falsifying Military Service:
  During her 2020 campaign for the judicial position, Judge Foxworth-Roberts claimed to have achieved the rank of Captain and served in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Investigations, however, revealed that she never held the rank of Captain, and her military service was limited to a First Lieutenant position in the U.S. Army Reserves.

• Insurance Fraud:
  Foxworth-Roberts is accused of filing a false insurance claim for a stolen $19,000 diamond ring. She allegedly made a false police report, and investigations uncovered discrepancies in her statements and the insurance filing.

The special counsel’s investigation concluded that her actions were deliberate and intended to further her personal interests while evading detection.

⚖️ Upcoming Hearing

Judge Foxworth-Roberts is scheduled to appear before the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana on May 23, 2025, to address the allegations. The Commission will determine whether to recommend her removal to the Louisiana Supreme Court.

🏛️ Background on Judge Foxworth-Roberts

Judge Foxworth-Roberts was elected to the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge in August 2020, where she oversees civil cases. She is an alumna of Southern University Law Center and served as an officer in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps before transitioning to her judicial role.

📌 Key Details of the Case

• Military Service Claims: Investigations debunked her claims of having been a Captain and serving in active combat zones.

• Insurance Fraud: Allegations of filing false reports for a stolen diamond ring.

• Upcoming Hearing: A hearing on May 23, 2025, will determine if her removal from office is warranted.