Superior Court Judge suspended for three months without pay following TikTok videos deemed inappropriate, raising concerns about judicial conduct and public trust in New Jersey.
Morristown, NJ – A recent disciplinary case involving Superior Court Judge Gary N. Wilcox has drawn attention to the expectations of judicial conduct in New Jersey. Judge Wilcox was suspended for three months without pay following the Supreme Court’s decision, marking a significant moment in judicial accountability.
The Complaint and Allegations
A formal complaint issued by the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct (ACJC) on June 30, 2023, alleged that Judge Wilcox posted inappropriate videos to TikTok, under the alias “Sal Tortorella,” from April 2021 to March 2023. Wilcox’s posts featured songs with explicit sexual, violent, and profane content. Some videos were recorded in chambers and courthouse settings, where he lip-synced or performed to music containing offensive language while wearing judicial robes or professional attire.