Birther Queen Fined $20K for Misconduct

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The queen bee of the Birther “movement” (no, not the shrieking harpy, although the name applies pretty well in this case too) has been hit with a $20,000 fine for her idiotic frivolous lawsuits.

In an order today, California attorney Orly Taitz has been sanctioned $20,000 by U.S. District Court Judge Clay Land — double the amount he said he was considering.

“While the Court derives no pleasure from its imposition of sanctions upon counsel Orly Taitz, it likewise has no reservations about the necessity of doing so,” Land states. “A clearer case could not exist; a weaker message would not suffice.”

Land gave Taitz two weeks from Sept. 18 to show cause why he should not sanction her for filing a motion for emergency stay in a lawsuit he called “frivolous.” On the deadline, Taitz filed a motion for an extension of time.

Taitz told Talking Points Muckraker today that she isn’t going to pay.

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70 comments

SpaceJesus Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:25:32am

yesss

DaddyG Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:26:10am

One frivolous lawsuit slapped down. 1,000,000 to go!

bofhell Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:26:20am

Clearly she inspired Shakespeare.

Wozza Matter? Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:26:39am

huzzah.

she is a stain on the dental profession.

oh, and lawyers everywhere.

Dark_Falcon Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:26:43am

Her followers will pay the fine for her, but It's still good news. The crazy person got called out as she deserved to be called out.

Randall Gross Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:26:44am

It's about time these hysterical crazies got some consequences for their insanity.

CommonCents Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:27:20am

I bet this ruling leaves a bad taitz in her mouth.

bratwurst Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:27:55am

She couldn't find time to defend herself in two weeks, eh? The judge got it right, but it seems pretty clear she is far too dense to understand the seriousness of the situation.

Dark_Falcon Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:27:59am

re: #7 CommonCents

I bet this ruling leaves a bad taitz in her mouth.

[chuckle]

Oh no...Sand People! Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:28:03am

re: #7 CommonCents

I bet this ruling leaves a bad taitz in her mouth.

She'll need to buy some Orly B.

filetandrelease Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:28:13am

re: #7 CommonCents

I bet this ruling leaves a bad taitz in her mouth.

And an orly film.

Oh no...Sand People! Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:28:40am

re: #8 bratwurst

She couldn't find time to defend herself in two weeks, eh? The judge got it right, but it seems pretty clear she is far too dense to understand the seriousness of the situation.

I am sure she'll spin it that she is a 'legislative martyr' to the 'cause'...

SixDegrees Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:28:57am

Woo Hoo! Excellent News!

Even better: she says she's refusing to pay. Which will land her ass in jail, where it belongs.

And it sounds like this judge won't go easy on the sentence, either.

Drinks are on me!

SteveC Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:29:02am

Hey now! My momma is a birther queen - how do you think me and my brother got here?!?!

///

Honorary Yooper Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:29:26am

I'm dissappointed. Only $20,000? No community service time? No jail time for contempt?

I would've liked to see at least some sort of community service time. Taitz should be picking up garbage on the side of the road on her days off work (in an orange jumpsuit, IMHO).

filetandrelease Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:30:10am

re: #13 SixDegrees

Drinks are on me!

It has been one of those days. I'll have one bourbon, one scotch, and one beer.

SixDegrees Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:30:16am

re: #15 Honorary Yooper

I'm dissappointed. Only $20,000? No community service time? No jail time for contempt?

I would've liked to see at least some sort of community service time. Taitz should be picking up garbage on the side of the road on her days off work (in an orange jumpsuit, IMHO).

I would enjoy that. Whenever I drive past one of those community service crews picking up trash, it makes me feel...like littering.

Honorary Yooper Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:30:20am

re: #13 SixDegrees

Woo Hoo! Excellent News!

Even better: she says she's refusing to pay. Which will land her ass in jail, where it belongs.

And it sounds like this judge won't go easy on the sentence, either.

Drinks are on me!

Good, I hope she doesn't pay and winds up in jail for this crappola.

SixDegrees Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:30:34am

re: #16 filetandrelease

It has been one of those days. I'll have one bourbon, one scotch, and one beer.

Mixed, or separate?

DaddyG Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:30:46am

re: #15 Honorary Yooper

Taitz should be picking up garbage on the side of the road on her days off work (in an orange jumpsuit, IMHO).

She'd be likely to find at least 20 copies of the Kenyan birth certificate each litter patrol she completed.

filetandrelease Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:31:35am

re: #19 SixDegrees

Mixed, or separate?

Hell, pour em in a punch bowl.

CommonCents Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:32:50am

re: #15 Honorary Yooper

I'm dissappointed. Only $20,000? No community service time? No jail time for contempt?
I would've liked to see at least some sort of community service time. Taitz should be picking up garbage on the side of the road on her days off work (in an orange jumpsuit, IMHO).

She could stand to do some greens repair in N.J. Anyone who would desecrate a golf course is despicable in my book.

Univac Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:33:07am

Now how about doing something about the frivolous law suits that are hindering businesses.

[Link: www.smdp.com...]

SteveC Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:33:56am

re: #21 filetandrelease

Hell, pour em in a punch bowl.

And send those leftover free samples of pharmaceutical products over here too, barkeep!

DaddyG Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:34:05am

re: #22 CommonCents

She could stand to do some greens repair in N.J. Anyone who would desecrate a golf course is despicable in my book.

Too many Nazi's in those restricted golf clubs. /

Dark_Falcon Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:35:06am

re: #20 DaddyG

She'd be likely to find at least 20 copies of the Kenyan birth certificate each litter patrol she completed.

That would sort fun. Find out where she'd be working and seeding the area with fake Nirth Certs. The only downside would that the other people picking up garbage would have to clean up the mess left by her head explosion.

funky chicken Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:35:43am

should have been 200,000

RELOADINGISNOTAHOBBY Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:36:32am

..."Isn't going to pay"...
She'll be practicing "Jailhouse Law"!!
Good!It's where she belongs!

Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:36:34am

Go ahead, Orly. Refuse to pay. Let's see how well that goes over with the court. Remember, folks: NEVER piss off a judge.

Honorary Yooper Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:36:50am

re: #27 funky chicken

should have been 200,000

I agree that the penalty should've been stiffer. These birther nuts need to be taught a lesson.

RogueOne Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:36:58am

re: #2 DaddyG

+1 Manually, again.

I wonder why he decided on a monetary fine instead of suspending her from the state bar and, specifically, why $20k.

bofhell Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:37:12am

Seriously, I suspect the same folks throwing (cumulatively) millions at Congressman Wilson will throw money at Atty. Taitz. Sigh

bofhell Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:38:08am

re: #29 thedopefishlives

Go ahead, Orly. Refuse to pay. Let's see how well that goes over with the court. Remember, folks: NEVER piss off a judge.

My ex-wife did that in court. Twice. Shocking really.

Wozza Matter? Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:38:12am

re: #32 bofhell

ding ding (up)

spoosmith Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:38:18am

I wonder how long it's going to be before the nutjobs start A) picketing the courthouse B) uttering death threats against him and his family

Cato the Elder Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:39:32am

"Taitz told Talking Points Muckraker today that she isn’t going to pay."

This should be fun.

She wants to go to jail to prove Obama is a space alien.

If the judge has any sense he'll deny her the pleasure and publicity and simply attach a lien.

Dark_Falcon Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:39:55am

re: #31 RogueOne

+1 Manually, again.

I wonder why he decided on a monetary fine instead of suspending her from the state bar and, specifically, why $20k.

/7

As a rule, judges can't suspend lawyers, only refer them to the state bar. The Bar Association its makes the decision to suspend or disbar.

Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:40:30am

re: #33 bofhell

My ex-wife did that in court. Twice. Shocking really.

Honestly, how stupid could a person be? Even in a jury case, it is the judge who decides what the jury gets to see and what they have to discard. If the jury is anywhere near competent (not a sure thing, but as a general rule, in low-profile cases, they're okay), they will fry your testicles for breakfast if the judge lays down strict rules that inhibit your case.

bofhell Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:41:29am

re: #38 thedopefishlives

Honestly, how stupid could a person be? Even in a jury case, it is the judge who decides what the jury gets to see and what they have to discard. If the jury is anywhere near competent (not a sure thing, but as a general rule, in low-profile cases, they're okay), they will fry your testicles for breakfast if the judge lays down strict rules that inhibit your case.

Fortunately for my ex, it was two different court commissioners.

Ben Hur Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:42:32am

Wow.

That's like 70,000 Shekels!

Rexatosis Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:44:16am

A judge actually penalizing a frivolous lawsuit, pigs are flying.

Fat Bastard Vegetarian Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:45:16am

Is a judge allow to say something like, "Ma'am. You are superbly stupid."

Can he/she?

Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:46:43am

re: #42 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Is a judge allow to say something like, "Ma'am. You are superbly stupid."

Can he/she?

Technically, yes, they can. Generally, though, they refrain from such bluntness, and instead lay the smackdown in politer terms, leaving no doubt as to the meaning but not actually saying the word "dumbass".

Quilly Mammoth Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:47:07am

Maybe someone should pay her fine. If she goes to jail it wil be proof that there is a conspiracy. "Look, they sent her to jail to stop her from exposing the troof!".

Any bets how long it will take someone to make that claim?

iceweasel Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:55:22am

The nicest thing I can say about Orly is that her first name fits. This internet meme ought to accompany every mention of any claim she ever makes, about anything.

What, me worry? Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:58:40am

re: #5 Dark_Falcon

Her followers will pay the fine for her, but It's still good news. The crazy person got called out as she deserved to be called out.

You're probably right, but it would be a shame. If it doesn't come out of her pocket, than she's not being fined. The idea is to punish HER not her lackeys.

She doesn't want to pay? Fine. They'll slap a lien on everything she owns. And if she keeps it up, she may see some real jail time. One can only hope.

Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:58:59am

re: #45 iceweasel

The nicest thing I can say about Orly is that her first name fits. This internet meme ought to accompany every mention of any claim she ever makes, about anything.

I wish Charles would display the lolrus whenever he posts a Nirther story. I always found that little gag amusing.

Flyers1974 Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:59:05am

re: #42 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Is a judge allow to say something like, "Ma'am. You are superbly stupid."

Can he/she?

I think there is a good argument that this would be an ethical violation. Not that the judge would lose his position over one such insult or several insults like this, but if a complaint were filed, he'd have to respond. Once those wheels start turning, its a big pain in the ass. Also, personal comments like that could be used in her favor if/when she appeals. Bottom line: not worth the trouble.

What, me worry? Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:00:42am

re: #45 iceweasel

The nicest thing I can say about Orly is that her first name fits. This internet meme ought to accompany every mention of any claim she ever makes, about anything.

I always thought she looked like a p0rn star. I'm half expecting to hear some cheezy 70s p0rn music (boom-chica-wow) in the background every time I see her :p

Flyers1974 Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:02:17am

re: #41 Rexatosis

A judge actually penalizing a frivolous lawsuit, pigs are flying.

This happens all the time, although more often with a frivolous motion or pleading.

rwmofo Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:02:27am

On her Wikipedia page she has been called "a professional whack-a-doodle."

Heh.

Our Precious Bodily Fluids Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:17:21am

As a professional anonymous internet person who may or may not be a drunken schizophrenic time travelling UFO-abductee OT-3 Scientologist who may or may not dance around in my back yard (or a stranger's back yard) covered in bees and nothing else, I am eminently qualified to advice my clients to always defy, ignore, and otherwise get on the bad side of District Court judges. It's just good practice.

lurking faith Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:25:47am

re: #45 iceweasel

The nicest thing I can say about Orly is that her first name fits. This internet meme ought to accompany every mention of any claim she ever makes, about anything.

LMAO

SixDegrees Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:27:41am

More good news about this: precedent. This will be on her record, and when she tries bringing the next nirther claim before a different judge, he'll be well aware of her past history and will be more inclined to impose similar treatment.

ohpleaseno Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:29:25am

Fantastic, more fuel for the wingbats fire where they think the gub'ment is out to cover this up.

Political Atheist Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:29:58am

Is it just my browser or are the green info links more strange than usual with this? Shopping for Time Extension? I hope this distraction helps pays the bills around here.

SixDegrees Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:32:45am

re: #50 Flyers1974

This happens all the time, although more often with a frivolous motion or pleading.

Or by summarily finding in favor of the other party. I saw this happen one; one of the parties didn't show up, his attorney asked for more time, so the judge moved on with the next case. When that was finished, still no appearance, so the judge - very obviously pissed - told the other party they had just won as a result of the first party's demonstrated lack of respect for the court's time.

On another occasion, an attorney asked the judge for another in a long series of delays, for no apparent reason. The judge made it quite clear that he had done this a number of times already, told the attorney he had had plenty of time to prepare for trial, and the case was going to trial right now, let's hear your opening arguments. The attorney was completely unprepared to proceed, and wound up losing from the bottom of a smoking hole in the ground.

RogueOne Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:45:29am

re: #37 Dark_Falcon

Good point. One more post and I could have given you a + ding.

/IOU +1

Decatur Deb Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:52:51am

If she's really crazy, she should get treated. The cynics who set her
out to play in the high-speed lane will walk away whistling.

aagcobb Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:58:44am

re: #30 Honorary Yooper

I agree that the penalty should've been stiffer. These birther nuts need to be taught a lesson.

There's still hope. Remember, he was originally only going to fine her $10K, and doubled it because of her outrageous response to the show cause order. I half-way expect Orly not to quit when she is behind and to file an idiotic and offensive motion to vacate, and see if she can get her fine trebled!

Danny Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:59:16am

re: #56 Rightwingconspirator

Is it just my browser or are the green info links more strange than usual with this? Shopping for Time Extension? I hope this distraction helps pays the bills around here.

Weird. I just noticed I don't have see any Infolinks.

metrolibertarian Tue, Oct 13, 2009 11:09:55am

re: #5 Dark_Falcon

Her followers will pay the fine for her, but It's still good news. The crazy person got called out as she deserved to be called out.

Since I assume this is how WND, her clients and followers, and the grassroots birther movement earn a living, how much crystal meth will these people need to cook in order for her to pay the fine?

philosophus invidius Tue, Oct 13, 2009 11:39:01am

Pamela Geller is a fool, but I think that calling her a "harpy" could be reasonably taken to be sexist.

Dancing along the light of day Tue, Oct 13, 2009 11:51:33am

Good for the judge!
She is one scary, piece of work.

Hawaii69 Tue, Oct 13, 2009 12:12:14pm

re: #15 Honorary Yooper

I'm dissappointed. Only $20,000? No community service time? No jail time for contempt?

I would've liked to see at least some sort of community service time. Taitz should be picking up garbage on the side of the road on her days off work (in an orange jumpsuit, IMHO).

Community Service?

How about a mandatory stint in the Peace Corps?

...in Kenya.

Hawaii69 Tue, Oct 13, 2009 12:13:53pm

re: #64 Floral Giraffe

Good for the judge!
She is one scary, piece of work.

Yeah, her career really went downhill after "Green Acres"
went off the air.

watching you tiny alien kittens are Tue, Oct 13, 2009 12:47:44pm

re: #45 iceweasel

The nicest thing I can say about Orly is that her first name fits. This internet meme ought to accompany every mention of any claim she ever makes, about anything.

I prefer the personalized version for use when discussing her...
Image: OrlyTaitzOwl.jpg

;)

Joven Tue, Oct 13, 2009 2:34:51pm

re: #15 Honorary Yooper

I'm dissappointed. Only $20,000? No community service time? No jail time for contempt?

^This. I hope she does not pay and goes to jail instead.

peterb Tue, Oct 13, 2009 8:36:20pm

Oh, schadenfreude. Why must you taste so sweet?

Timmeh Wed, Oct 14, 2009 1:00:09am

Oh, Orly. What a gift to the Obama Administration.

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