
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested James Dozier, the bailiff for suspended Judge Yashiba Blanchard, for impersonating a peace officer.

Mara Ruffin Blackmon, has filed suit alleging that shenanigans may have been at play in HD 57, including an alleged bribery attempt by suspended Judge Yashiba Blanchard, conflicts of interest, illegal curbside voting, and more.

A scathing 120-page complaint outlines seven charges against Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard.

On Thursday, Blanchard was suspended from the bench, and retired Judge Sherri Friday was sworn in. Exact details of why have not been released.