Friday the Federal Circuit announced that it released new materials related to its investigation of Judge Newman. The materials include an order unanimously adopting a report and recommendation of the Special Committee of the Federal Circuit Judicial Council. Most notably, the order states that “Judge Newman shall not be permitted to hear or participate in any cases, at the panel or en banc level, for a period of one year beginning with the issuance of this Order, subject to consideration of renewal if Judge Newman’s refusal to cooperate continues after that time and to consideration of modification or rescission if justified by an end of the refusal to cooperate.” Here is the full text of Friday’s announcement with links to the released material.
Pursuant to Judge Newman’s request under Rule 23(b)(7) and pursuant to Rule 23(b)(8), the materials below are being released.
Prior documents in this matter can be found on the court’s website. Neither the Judicial Council, Special Committee, nor the court are providing any additional statements at this time.