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A week and a half after allegations surfaced that Judge Sharon Holmes drove drunk with her grandchild in the car, the City of Tulsa has finally assigned a detective to investigate. The timing appears directly linked to mounting public pressure and viral videos demanding accountability from the sitting judge.
Local journalist and attorney documented his ongoing legal battle with Judge Holmes in a livestream update, revealing that a Tulsa police detective contacted him about the investigation. Until this point, no official action had been taken despite the serious nature of the allegations involving child endangerment and judicial misconduct.
Court Chaos and Judicial Ignorance
Earlier that morning, the same journalist appeared in Judge Holmes' courtroom, where she extended a protective order for 60 days. According to his account, Holmes refused to hear his recusal motion and appeared completely unfamiliar with Rule 15 of the Oklahoma District Court rules. For a sitting judge to claim ignorance of basic court procedures raises serious questions about judicial competency.
The courtroom encounter reportedly devolved into chaos, with Holmes yelling louder than necessary and demonstrating what the journalist described as "complete idiocracy." The irony of a judge accused of drunk driving presiding over legal matters while seemingly unaware of basic judicial rules was not lost on observers.
Public Pressure Forces Action
The journalist credited public engagement for finally spurring official action. After more than a week of official silence, the detective's contact came only after videos and social media coverage gained traction. This pattern suggests that without public pressure, the allegations against Judge Holmes might have been quietly ignored.
The timing raises uncomfortable questions about selective enforcement and whether different standards apply to public officials. Regular citizens facing similar allegations would likely face immediate investigation and potential arrest.
The Website and Complaint Campaign
A dedicated website, StopSharonHolmes.com, has been established where citizens can file formal judicial complaints about Holmes' alleged conduct. The journalist announced plans to hand-deliver these complaints to the Oklahoma Judiciary after attending a rally at the state capitol regarding medical marijuana regulations.
The complaint process provides a formal mechanism for citizens to express their concerns about judicial conduct they believe is unbecoming of a judge in Oklahoma. The website represents an organized effort to ensure the allegations receive proper attention through official channels.
What the Detective Investigation Means
While the assignment of a detective represents progress, many questions remain unanswered about the scope and timeline of the investigation. The delay in opening an official investigation despite serious allegations involving child safety continues to fuel public skepticism about accountability for public officials.
The detective's involvement suggests the allegations are being taken seriously at some level, but the investigation's outcome remains uncertain. Whether this represents genuine accountability or merely an attempt to quiet public criticism will likely depend on the thoroughness and transparency of the investigative process.
Watch the full livestream to see the real-time updates and hear exactly what the detective told him about the investigation.
