Private Texts Between Judge Curvey and Dr. Matthews Raise Questions Over Judicial Impartiality

HOUSTON, TX — NightSunTV has obtained screenshots that appear to show private text message exchanges between Judge Damiane Dianne Curvey and Dr. Candice Matthews involving courtroom access, judicial proceedings, Zoom hearings, and concerns raised by Dr. Matthews about matters before the court.

The messages appear to include discussions about public access to court proceedings, objections to certain judicial decisions, and broader concerns regarding how cases were being handled. The communications could become relevant to ongoing public discussions about judicial impartiality, recusal, and public confidence in the court system.

Dr. Matthews has previously argued that direct communications between a judge and an individual involved in public criticism of the court can raise concerns about the appearance of impartiality. Whether the communications carry any legal significance would be a matter for the appropriate judicial or legal authorities to determine.

“The issue is not whether we exchanged messages. The issue is whether a judge who has engaged in direct communications with an individual can later preside over matters where her impartiality may reasonably be questioned. Public trust in the judiciary requires transparency, accountability, and fairness,” Dr. Matthews said.