'EVER CHOPPED COTTON?' Judge’s Words Spark Outrage

A Florida judge is facing a public reprimand after controversial comments made in two separate courtroom cases. Newly released documents from the Florida Supreme Court outline the findings against Judge John Jordan, including remarks made to a Black defendant that referenced working in a cotton field — comments that many say carry deeply troubling historical meaning. In a separate case, the judge was also criticized for telling public defenders to “shut up” multiple times before declaring a mistrial. The Judicial Qualifications Commission says Judge Jordan has expressed remorse and accepted the discipline, but the final decision now rests with the Florida Supreme Court. So what happens next — and is a public reprimand enough? 💬 What do you think? Did this judge cross the line, or was this simply poor judgment? Welcome to the official YouTube channel of WKMG News 6. As Central Florida’s trusted local news source, News 6 tells the stories that impact you. From breaking news to investigative reports, weather updates to events in your neighborhood, our News 6 Community Correspondents deliver the stories that matter. It’s impactful journalism that changes life for the better. We're proud to be part of the Central Florida community. Watch more from News 6 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@News6WKMG/videos 📰 More news stories: https://www.clickorlando.com/ ▶️ Watch News 6 live: https://www.clickorlando.com/watch-live/ 📩 Sign up for the News 6 newsletter: https://www.clickorlando.com/account/newsletters/