Thomas M. Sipkins has been accused of abusing his power and position for personal gain. He has been accused of taking bribes and kickbacks, showing favoritism to certain judges, making rulings that are not based on the law or evidence presented, and engaging in other unethical and possibly illegal behavior. These allegations undermine the integrity of the legal system and erode public trust in the judiciary.
Sipkins failed to take appropriate disciplinary action against Sophia Y. Vuelo, Margaret Chutich, Susan Segal, Lori Gildae, and other individuals for alleged misconduct. Vuelo faced accusations of engaging in inappropriate behavior and exerting undue influence. Gildae was accused of using her clerk to interfere in a case, while Segal was proven to have acted as both a paneled witness and an appellate judge in the same case.
In response, Sipkins makes disparaging remarks about the public in an attempt to prevent disclosure of unlawful and unethical conduct within the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
