The judge who is presiding over the case that former Gov. Sarah Palin has brought against the New York Times announced in court today that Palin has tested positive for Covid.
”Ms. Palin had tested positive for coronavirus. She is, of course, unvaccinated,” said Manhattan Federal Judge Jed Rakoff to reporters in the courtroom, who then reported it out on Twitter.
Palin is suing the New York Times for defamation after it wrote that she, through her political action committee, put a visual target on lawmakers around the country.
The public statement about her vaccination status by the judge may show bias and is a violation of her privacy rights. Palin’s lawyers may choose to ask for a new judge, or may be able to use the judge’s statement as grounds for an appeal.
