Federal lawsuit alleges woman was wrongfully detained by her own lawyer and judge in Harris County courtroom
HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A federal lawsuit and newly issued community alert by Dr. Candice Matthews allege multiple civil rights violations inside the Harris County court system, including allegations that a woman was wrongfully detained by both her attorney and the presiding judge during a felony criminal proceeding.
The individual at the center of the lawsuit has requested anonymity due to concerns over alleged doxxing, harassment, and reported death threats. Dr. Matthews, a nationally recognized civil rights advocate, issued a public alert following a civil rights investigation into the allegations.
According to the federal complaint, the plaintiff alleges she was denied the ability to hire and retain counsel of her choosing, despite the attorney being privately hired and paid by h...


