Texas judge accused of ‘doxxing’ political critic faces federal lawsuit, growing push to oust him from office
Midland County Judge Terry Johnson is facing a federal civil-rights lawsuit and increasing calls to leave office after he was accused of publishing sensitive personal information about a political critic on Facebook. The case matters because it raises allegations that an elected official used information obtained through public office to retaliate against criticism, potentially implicating privacy and free-speech protections.
Christino “Nino America” Rodriguez says Johnson posted his Social Security number, date of birth and driving-licence number less than 24 hours after Rodriguez shared court records concerning Midland County. Those records included a still-pending case and a separate $150,000 settlement with a former county employee who alleged retaliation; Johnson reportedly removed the post, while Rodriguez’s lawyer describes the lawsuit as alleging retaliation and abuse of power.
- Texas judge faces lawsuit over alleged disclosure of critic’s personal data.
- Critic says the post followed his publication of county court records.
- Calls for Johnson’s removal have intensified.