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Yesterday, the Federal Circuit announced the release of materials in the ongoing investigation of Judge Newman’s fitness to serve on the court. The materials include expert reports, deposition transcripts, and orders of the Special Committee investigating Judge Newman. Notably, the materials also include a “Report & Recommendation” filed yesterday. As it explains, the report and recommendation “details the Committee’s findings which lead it to conclude: (i) that there is a reasonable basis to order full neuropsychological testing by a provider selected by the Committee; (ii) that Judge Newman’s continued refusal to cooperate with the Committee’s investigation by undergoing that testing constitutes continuing misconduct; and (iii) that the Judicial Council should renew the sanction of suspending Judge Newman from hearing cases for a period of one year.” Here is the full text of the announcement with links to the 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.  Any reference to Judge Newman’s medical information contained in these documents is consistent with Judge Newman’s own filings and disclosure which she has requested be released.  At her request, Judge Newman’s underlying medical records will not be 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.