Public Interest

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...