Oklahoma Judge Resigns Amid Texting Scandal During Murder Trial

Traci Soderstrom steps down after accusations of sending biased texts, agreeing not to seek judicial position again.

Traci Soderstrom, a district judge in Oklahoma, resigned after being accused of sending over 500 texts mocking prosecutors and witnesses during a murder trial.
The texts included disparaging remarks about the physical appearance of attorneys, jurors, and witnesses, as well as biased comments favoring the defense.
Soderstrom's resignation came ahead of a scheduled special court trial, where she faced charges of gross neglect of duty, gross partiality, and oppression in office.
Under a settlement agreement, Soderstrom agreed not to seek any judicial position in Oklahoma again but did not admit to any wrongdoing.
The controversy highlighted concerns about judicial conduct and the integrity of the trial process, sparking widespread media coverage.