A state investigation into 19th District Court Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts reveals discrepancies about her military service claims during her campaign for office.

According to Breitbart, the Louisiana Office of Special Counsel has recommended Judge Foxworth-Roberts' removal to the State Judiciary Commission for allegedly falsifying her military rank and engaging in what they describe as "egregious unethical conduct."

The investigation uncovered that while Foxworth-Roberts claimed to have achieved the rank of captain in the Army Reserves during her campaign, military records indicate she never advanced beyond first lieutenant. The records also show she was passed over twice for promotion to captain, which typically results in mandatory separation from service.

Military service claims under intense scrutiny

Michael Bewers, assistant special counsel to the Judicial Commission of Louisiana, emphasized the gravity of the judge's alleged misconduct in a March brief. His investigation revealed multiple inconsistencies in Foxworth-Roberts' military service claims.

The judge's campaign materials portrayed her as a Desert Storm veteran who also served in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, investigators noted this would have been impossible given her age, as she would have been only 16 during Operation Desert Storm.

The newspaper publisher responsible for creating campaign advertisements claimed Foxworth-Roberts never reviewed the materials, stating she delegated the task to his team. Despite the ads running multiple times with incorrect information, the judge reportedly never addressed the errors.

Additional allegations surface during investigation

Beyond the military service controversy, investigators uncovered questionable conduct regarding an insurance claim involving a reportedly stolen diamond ring valued at $19,000.

Assistant Special Counsel Bewers detailed concerns about Foxworth-Roberts' statements regarding a burglary during her 2020 campaign. An anonymous complaint suggested she may have filed false police and insurance reports related to the incident.

The investigation faced additional challenges due to what officials describe as a lack of cooperation from the judge throughout the process. Despite the complexity of the allegations, Foxworth-Roberts reportedly provided limited assistance to investigators.

Commission hearing set for late May

Judge Foxworth-Roberts will appear before the state's Judiciary Commission on May 26 to address these allegations. The hearing will determine whether the commission accepts the Special Counsel's recommendation for removal.

Special Counsel Bewers expressed strong concerns about the judge's conduct, stating:

The evidence was overwhelming that Judge Foxworth-Roberts' conduct constituted egregious unethical conduct, necessitating a severe penalty. Judge Foxworth-Roberts' egregious misconduct, including a severe lack of cooperation, were calculated, deliberate, and in bad faith to further her own self-interests, and avoid detecting. Her persistent and public conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice that brings the judicial office into disrepute more than justify a recommendation of removal from office.

If the commission supports the recommendation, the case will advance to the Louisiana State Supreme Court for final determination regarding her removal from office.

Next steps in the judicial process

The Louisiana Office of Special Counsel has recommended the removal of Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts from her position on the 19th District Court bench following an investigation into her military service claims and other conduct. The investigation revealed that contrary to her campaign statements, she never achieved the rank of captain in the Army Reserves and may have made false statements about her military experience. The judge's fate now rests with the State Judiciary Commission, which will hear her case on May 26 before potentially forwarding their recommendation to the Louisiana State Supreme Court for final action.