Federal judge apologizes to Supreme Court justice after essay criticized his flag displays.

Federal Judge Michael Ponsor apologized to Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito after criticizing him in an essay for The New York Times. Ponsor questioned Alito's ethics for displaying an upside-down American flag and a "Appeal to Heaven" flag at his homes. U.S. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Albert Diaz determined Ponsor's essay harmed public confidence in the courts, prompting the apology.

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