Judge Reed O'Connor, a Tesla investor presiding over lawsuits against Tesla, faces conflict of interest and potential bias criticism.

Judge Reed O'Connor, a conservative Tesla investor, owns between $15,001 to $50,000 in Tesla stock and is presiding over lawsuits against Elon Musk's company. Critics argue this presents a conflict of interest, as Tesla stock could be affected by his rulings, leading to potential financial benefits for the judge. Hofstra University Law School Professor James Sample, an expert on judicial ethics, suggests O'Connor should recuse himself from these cases due to the appearance of bias.

August 12, 2024
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