The Louisiana Special Advisors Office has recommended the removal of 19th District Court Judge Tiffany Foxworth Roberts, citing dishonesty regarding her military history and “terrible, unethical conduct.” Allegedly, she claimed to have achieved the rank of Captain in the Army reserves, while records indicate she was passed over for promotion twice and never reached that rank.
If the state Judiciary Committee agrees with the recommendation, it will be forwarded to the Louisiana Supreme Court for final action.
“The evidence clearly showed that Judge Foxworth Roberts’ actions were not only unethical but also warranted serious penalties,” stated Michael Bewers, an assistant and special advisor to the Louisiana Judicial Commission. He noted that her misconduct included a lack of cooperation, suggesting it was a deliberate attempt to further her own interests while avoiding detection.
Throughout her campaign, Foxworth Roberts emphasized her military service and claimed achievements, despite the OSC obtaining records that contradict her statements. These records show she never held the rank of Captain and was in fact passed over for promotion twice, with instances where officers in similar positions were forced to leave the Army.
Evidence indicates that her highest earned rank was First Lieutenant, as reflected in her campaign materials. She has since left the Army Reserve.
Bewers further claimed that the misconduct displayed was part of a broader pattern, not an isolated incident. Allegations surfaced when a newspaper publisher stated that Foxworth Roberts did not review her campaign advertisements.
One of the ad producers commented, saying they put together the materials, not her, and while there may have been oversight, she didn’t identify any errors despite multiple runs of the ads. The OSC found that in official statements, she insisted upon her claimed rank.
Additionally, the ads claimed she was involved in conflicts like Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan, yet the OSC pointed out that she was merely 16 during Desert Storm.
The OSC also raised issues regarding a $19,000 insurance claim for a stolen diamond ring, alleging false statements made by Foxworth Roberts during her 2020 campaign. The accusations include claims of filing a fraudulent police report and insurance claim associated with the theft.
“This case reveals a deep-seated injustice surrounding Judge Foxworth Roberts’ actions. Such dishonesty must not be tolerated within Louisiana’s judiciary,” Bewers affirmed, advocating for recognition of the judge’s serious and ongoing misconduct.
Foxworth Roberts is set to appear before the state’s Judiciary Commission on May 26th.
