Aileen Cannon Responds to Claims She Did Not Disclose ‘Luxury’ Trips
As allegations swirl around my involvement in undisclosed luxury trips paid for by the George Mason University Foundation, I cannot help but address the underlying issue at hand. The recent revelation that federal judges, including myself, failed to fully disclose free luxury travel to judicial conferences, as required by internal judiciary rules and federal ethics law, is alarming. The fact that numerous judges omitted such disclosures raises serious questions about the integrity and transparency of our judicial system.
It is disheartening to see the lack of accountability and transparency among colleagues within the legal profession. As a federal judge, it is imperative to uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain the public’s trust in the judiciary.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker