Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Renee Lee Worke was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). This incident has raised concerns about judicial conduct nationwide.
• Judge Worke was arrested in Steele County and was held for about four hours before being released. Authorities cited probable cause for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), but no formal charges have been filed yet.
• Worke has been on the Minnesota Court of Appeals since 2005 and is currently under investigation.
• Recent events show that other judges have also faced DUI accusations. For example:
• Iowa Chief Judge Adria Kester was charged with operating while intoxicated after being found slumped over her steering wheel.
• Georgia Superior Court Judge Robert Guy Jr. was arrested for allegedly backing his car into another vehicle while intoxicated.
• Judge Worke has faced previous public scrutiny due to controversial rulings, including a notable case in May 2024 where she overturned a murder conviction, leading to backlash from the victim’s family and prosecutors.
• The Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards has not announced if they will investigate the incident. The arrest of Judge Worke joins other recent cases involving judges and DUI offenses, encouraging discussions about judicial ethics and discipline.
The arrest of Judge Renee Lee Worke highlights a growing trend of judges involved in alcohol-related incidents, prompting scrutiny of judicial accountability and potential reforms in oversight.
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