Judge Finally Stops Saying Racial Slur in Court After Years of Complaints

If there is a time and place to be crystal clear about everything, it’s a courtroom, though government officials in San Francisco, California, believe otherwise. Certain individuals have been protesting against Superior Court Judge Harry M. Dorfman for using a racial slur while reading transcripts. The “N-word,” as many might know, is a very controversial and offensive word, especially when spoken by a white person. That said, after years of debate, Judge Dorfman has caved in, agreeing to stop using the word in court.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Francisco Superior Court admits that accuracy is important, but being discreet about how certain words, namely the N-word in this case, can affect others is equally important. While Dorfman hasn’t been found guilty of violating any ethical or statutory rules, he will be using “alternative language when this word arises in court proceedings” moving forward.

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