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Judge Gone Viral: The TikTok Suspension of Sal Tortorella
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What happens when a respected judge trades the bench for a Beavis and Butt-Head tee, and the courtroom for TikTok? You get “Sal Tortorella”—the alter ego of Bergen County Judge Gary N. Wilcox, who’s made waves for his eyebrow-raising lip-sync performances. In this episode, we’re diving into the New Jersey judge’s whirlwind TikTok saga that went from “innocent fun” to a three-month unpaid suspension.
Judge Wilcox, a Harvard grad and former prosecutor, didn’t quite see the harm in miming lyrics about gang violence and romantic escapades. The ethics board, however, saw it differently. Without passing any judgment whatsoever, we’ll dissect the ethics complaint, Wilcox’s creative choice of backdrops (chambers, courthouse hallways, and even his bed), and the videos themselves—where “Sal” took center stage in judicial robes and pop culture tees, lip-syncing to tracks that would make even seasoned DJs blush.
Join us as we unpack this quirky case that has everyone asking: Where does harmless fun end, and judicial decorum begin? Tune in for a tale of TikTok mishaps, courtroom repercussions, and one judge’s brush with the social media limelight.
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