There are a couple reasons Judge Reyes would want to appoint a special master for the misconduct inquiry. (1) She has other stuff to do, including in this case. (2) It provides a buffer for claims of bias from either party. (3) Getting an outside opinion is helpful.

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The hearing has concluded. Whew.

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Judge Reyes says if the parties do not consent, she will conduct the inquiry herself. She says she has not made a judicial finding as to whether misconduct occurred, the investigation will determine that.

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For our non-lawgeek friends, a "special master" is a judicially-appointed officer with specific powers derived from the appointment. This would be by consent of the parties. Judge Reyes is identifying statements that she believes were false or made to mislead the court.

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Judge Reyes proposes to appoint a special master to conduct an investigation into agency and attorney misconduct and ethical violations, including false statements and failing to correct false testimony.

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