Cook County Judge Under Investigation After Attorney Handcuffed in Courtroom Incident

Chief Judge Timothy Evans refers allegations against Judge Kathy Flanagan to the Judicial Inquiry Board following a contentious courtroom exchange.

Attorney Brad Schneiderman was handcuffed to a chair by a deputy after a courtroom confrontation with Judge Kathy Flanagan.
The incident occurred on May 7 at the Daley Center during a hearing where Schneiderman was representing a client.
Judge Flanagan claims she did not intend for Schneiderman to be handcuffed, attributing the action to the deputy's interpretation of her orders.
The Judicial Inquiry Board will investigate the allegations, while Flanagan remains on the bench pending the outcome.
Schneiderman's conduct has also been referred to the state's Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.