Jefferson County

PORT ARTHUR, TX – Brandon Bartie defeated incumbent Justice of the Peace Judge Joseph Guillory in Tuesday’s runoff election following months of public criticism and campaigning involving Dr. Candice Matthews. Back in March, Dr. Matthews traveled from Houston to Jefferson County and spoke outside a polling location during Guillory’s reelection race. During that appearance, she accused Guillory of abusing his power and publicly stated he was going to lose his seat. There were also allegations raised that Guillory impersonated a peace officer. No candidate secured a majority during the initial election, forcing the race into a runoff election that took place Tuesday. https://youtube.com/shorts/kESe0U_nsdE?feature=share Bartie ultimately defeated Guillory with the backing of ...

PORT ARTHUR, TX – Dr. Candice Matthews traveled from Houston to a polling location in Jefferson County yesterday and spoke outside during the election involving Justice of the Peace Judge Joseph L. Guillory. https://youtu.be/JaFIK_CxG3g Video from the scene shows Dr. Matthews wearing a predator-style mask and making remarks directed at the judge, stating, “I may be the predator, but you are my prey today.” Dr. Matthews accused Guillory of abusing his authority and referenced a previous attempt to hold her in contempt. A concerned citizen at the location stated he plans to file charges alleging abuse of power and impersonating a police officer involving Guillory. The citizen said the alleged incident is captured on video. Shortly after Dr. Matthews arrived at the polling lo...

PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS – Dr. Candice Matthews visited a library serving as a polling location during primary voting, where she spoke with voters about allegations involving Judge Joseph L. Guillory. https://youtu.be/ltP7L78Wi0A During the exchange, she spoke with a man identified as James Albright. Albright made claims that Judge Joseph L. Guillory improperly recused himself, allowed testimony from a manager who was allegedly not working at the time of the incident, and permitted hearsay evidence. He also alleged violations of judicial canons, due process concerns involving a disabled individual, and improper conduct from the bench. Albright further claimed the judge should not have presided over a matter involving individuals connected to entities that allegedly pay him. He stated ...

BEAUMONT, TEXAS – Court records indicate that a Beaumont-area activist has been charged with sexual assault, a case cited by Dr. Candice Matthews as part of broader concerns she has raised regarding his conduct and credibility. The status and outcome of the sexual assault case were not detailed in her statement. Dr. Candice Matthews stated she was later named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit filed by the same activist she previously investigated and publicly criticized, identified as Ricky Jason. Dr. Matthews said the court proceedings were ultimately dismissed in her favor. According to Dr. Matthews, Jason publicly claimed to be a protégé of the late Dick Gregory. Dr. Matthews stated that members of Gregory’s family issued a statement indicating Gregory never had ...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, TX - A series of allegations involving Joseph Guillory II, Justice of the Peace for Jefferson County Precinct 2, have raised questions regarding jurisdiction, due process, and alleged retaliation, according to statements and materials provided by Dr. Candice Matthews. The allegations center on actions taken after a case was dismissed with prejudice by the Port Arthur Municipal Court. Under Texas law, a dismissal with prejudice permanently bars the matter from being re-litigated. Despite that disposition, Judge Guillory is alleged to have proceeded as though the case remained active, prompting concerns about jurisdiction and due process. It is further alleged that Judge Guillory attempted to change venue on the dismissed matter, despite the court no longer...