Judge Posts Profane Videos on Secret TikTok Account, Prompting Ethics Complaint

New Jersey judge Gary Wilcox posted TikTok videos using an alias, some of which showed him wearing judicial robes and one recorded from bed.
The court system in New Jersey filed a complaint against Judge Wilcox, accusing him of failing to conform to the high standards of conduct expected of judges.
The complaint argues that Judge Wilcox's decision to post the TikTok videos showed poor judgment and disrespect for the judiciary.
The case may involve free speech arguments and comes after a New Jersey Supreme Court decision on privacy protections when using social media.
Judge Wilcox, who presides over criminal cases, has been a Superior Court judge since 2011 and is not permitted to discuss the matter.