Florida judge questioned for cooking chat with domestic violence suspect

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 21:44 · Archive

A Florida judge asked a domestic violence suspect for cooking advice during his bond hearing.

Broward County Judge Allison Gilman asked Christopher Johnson for cooking advice during a bond hearing on a domestic battery charge on Monday. Johnson, who works as a chef in a Florida sports bar, was arrested for allegedly pulling his ex-girlfriend's hair and punching her in the mouth, leaving her with a busted lip.

During the hearing, Gilman asked Johnson what dish he would cook for her. Johnson suggested steak on the grill, prompting the judge to share her own grilling struggles. She told him she either burned steaks on the outside while leaving them undercooked inside, or overcooked them entirely. Johnson appeared to offer advice on technique, suggesting he would turn the steak between the ten o'clock and two o'clock positions on the grill.

The judge continued questioning Johnson about cooking methods, asking whether he flipped the steak and how to prevent it from becoming chewy. She ultimately set Johnson's bond at $1,500, which he said he could afford. The exchange has drawn criticism for the judge's conduct during what should have been a serious criminal proceeding.

How it is being reported

• Florida judge bizarrely asks domestic violence suspect how to cook the perfect steak at his bond hearingJudge Allison Gilman, of the 17th Judicial Circuit, asked Christopher Johnson for his advice on how to cook a steak. Johnson works as a chef in a Florida bar.Daily Mail · 24 Oct, 21:26
• Florida judge under fire after asking domestic violence suspect for cooking advice in court“If you were going to cook me a dish, what would it be?” Judge Allison Gilman asked the suspect.New York Post · 24 Oct, 06:17

In this story: Allison Gilman · Christopher Johnson · Broward County · Florida

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