Judge Joy Kennedy
Judge Joy Kennedy — Profile of Cleveland judge involved in controversial bail decision.
Summary
Joy Kennedy is a judge in Cleveland, Ohio, presiding in Cuyahoga County. She serves on the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, handling criminal cases including bail hearings. Earlier this month, she lowered bail to $5,000 for a repeat violent offender, who killed Ben McComas five days later, drawing significant criticism.
Limited public details are available on her full background, years in practice, or age. She was elected or appointed to the bench in Cuyahoga County, focusing on general division cases.
Key Details
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio (Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas)
- Court: Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division
- Years in Practice: Specific start date not detailed in available sources; active as of 2025
- Age: Not publicly specified in reviewed sources
- Source: @EndWokeness on X
- Additional Sources: Cuyahoga County court records and directories confirm her role
Notes
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