In a stunning revelation, the Louisiana Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has exposed a pattern of egregious deceit by 19th District Court Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts, including false claims about her military service and alleged insurance fraud. According to the OSC’s report to the State Judiciary Commission, Foxworth-Roberts made multiple false statements during her judicial campaign, including an outright lie about earning the rank of captain in the Army Reserves—despite being passed over for promotion twice.
This latest scandal raises serious questions about Foxworth-Roberts’ integrity and whether she should be allowed to remain in office. The OSC argues that the judge’s actions were not only dishonest but also damaging to the reputation of Louisiana’s judiciary.
Assistant Special Counsel Michael Bewers, in his brief to the State Judiciary Commission, characterized Foxworth-Roberts’ conduct as “egregious unethical conduct” and called for her removal from office. Bewers emphasized the severity of her behavior, asserting that the evidence of her misconduct was overwhelming. “Her conduct was calculated, deliberate, and in bad faith, with the sole purpose of advancing her own interests at the expense of the public trust,” he wrote.
Perhaps the most troubling aspect of the case is the extent to which Foxworth-Roberts went to advance her career based on a lie. Not only did she falsely claim a military rank she had never earned, but the OSC also uncovered a pattern of deceit surrounding a \$19,000 diamond ring she alleged was stolen in a burglary—a claim that may have been part of a fraudulent insurance scheme. Bewers highlighted this second instance of dishonesty as further evidence that Foxworth-Roberts has no respect for the truth or for the role of public service.
“It is clear that there is a fundamental dishonesty that permeates Judge Foxworth-Roberts’ actions,” Bewers wrote in his brief. “Such dishonesty cannot be allowed to continue within Louisiana’s judiciary.”
The OSC’s recommendation to the State Judiciary Commission is clear: Foxworth-Roberts should be removed from office. Bewers argues that allowing her to remain on the bench would harm the integrity of the judicial system, bringing the office of judge into disrepute and undermining public trust. “Her persistent and public misconduct constitutes a pattern of behavior that cannot be overlooked,” Bewers wrote.
Foxworth-Roberts’ actions raise broader questions about accountability in the judiciary. How can citizens trust a judge who has shown such blatant disregard for the truth? What message does it send when someone who has built their career on a foundation of lies is allowed to continue holding public office?
The Louisiana State Judiciary Commission will soon decide whether to take action against Foxworth-Roberts, but it’s clear that her behavior cannot be ignored. The public deserves to have confidence in its judicial system, and allowing a judge who has repeatedly lied and deceived to stay in office is a betrayal of that trust. The only appropriate course of action is removal.
As this case unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder that dishonesty—especially in positions of power—must not be tolerated. The integrity of the judiciary is paramount, and those who tarnish it should face the consequences.
