Judge behind viral exchange with IT tech orders lawyer who demanded apology in court, email shows
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Key Points:
- Harris County attorney James Stafford was ordered to appear before Judge Nathan Milliron after criticizing the judge's behavior toward an IT staffer in an email.
- Stafford sent the email after viewing a widely circulated video showing a tense exchange between Milliron and the IT technician, expressing hope the judge apologized for his conduct.
- Judge Milliron claimed Stafford’s email constituted prohibited "ex parte" communication, but Stafford argued he has no cases before Milliron and was exercising free speech.
- Stafford has stated he does not plan to appear in Milliron’s court on the scheduled date of April 9.
- The incident gained public attention after the video circulated online, and Judge Milliron declined to comment when approached by reporters.
