On Friday, the Federal Circuit announced the release of materials in the ongoing investigation of Judge Newman’s fitness to serve on the court. Notably, the materials include reports of three experts retained by the Federal Circuit’s Judicial Council to review a report provided by an expert retained by Judge Newman’s lawyers. Here is the full text of Friday’s announcement, with links to the released materials.
Pursuant to Judge Newman’s request under Rule 23(b)(7) and pursuant to Rule 23(b)(8), the materials below are being released:
- February 7, 2025 Order
- December 3, 2024 Order
- December 2, 2024 Response
- October 21, 2024 Order
- October 1, 2024 Judicial Council Order
- September 25, 2024 Motion
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.