A plaintiff reports that an unknown assailant is stalking her. Since you are a federal agent, you investigate and find that the judge in the case is the one who is stalking her. When you confront the judge, the judge threatens to have you reassigned to another state. Which area of criminal justice does would one likely encounter this ethical scenario?

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This ethical scenario is most likely to occur in the courts, as it involves a judge who is supposed to be impartial and ethical in their conduct. The issue of a judge using their position of authority to intimidate and threaten a federal agent is a serious ethical violation that undermines the integrity of the criminal justice system.

A Plaintiff Reports That an Unknown Assailant Is Stalking Her