This was the neighborhood of Jim Rocco, the bright kid raised by a single mother. He was her pride and joy. “My Jimmy’s gonna to be a big-time lawyer,” she used to say.
Jim did become a lawyer and eventually, a Supreme Court judge. Then, a provocative article appeared in the Times, accusing him of impropriety towards a female attorney. He resigned.
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This post is for the Friday’s Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. You can find this week’s prompt here. To read other stories or to participate, click here. Also used the word Provocative from Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt.
Notes to Women 
A lot of men seem to be falling foul of historical and recent inappropriate behaviour. It’s almost not even a surprise when the news breaks of another one…
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You’re right, Iain. It’s an unfortunate reality.
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Dear Adele,
Nice melding of two prompts. Poor judgement is one way to put it. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Yes, poor judgment seems like an understatement. Thanks.
Shalom,
Adele
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It would be nice if men of that ilk did resign . . .
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It would be the decent thing to do if the allegations prove to be true.
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A mother’s dreams, swirling down the loo…
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It’s possible that she wasn’t still alive when this happened.
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It sounds like he was slandered. The last thing I believe today is what is in the media.
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You make a very good point, Frank. It’s possible that it could have been a smear campaign with the intent of ruining him.
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Never assume no one is watching.. everyone has a camera these days. I thank God every day social media and cell phones were not around when I was young and dumb!
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Yes, Kimber, in this day and age, a person, especially one in a prominent position has to be aware that they can be under scrutiny and what they do in private can end up in the public eye.
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Judged by the press – can that really happen? So much in this short piece that sparks my thinking about the role of the media – traditional and new – in our society. Let’s hope Jim gets his chance to be heard.
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It’s possible that someone leaked the story to the press or the woman in question did, but, I’m with you, Margaret. Hopefully, Jim will get a chance to tell his side of the story.
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Years ago such things would have been covered up, thank goodness people are now able to speak out and be heard.
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You’re right, Keith. In the old days, such things would be hushed but now, there’s social media and other platforms people use. Unfortunately, though, some of these things turn out to be false allegations meant to ruin people. And then, you have those who are still afraid to come forward.
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Such fiction. No Supreme Court judge would ever be accused of “impropriety” in the real world, right? Too far fetched. 🙂 Good one.
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I know, such things couldn’t happen, could they? Thanks, Bill 🙂
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🙂 Please forgive my sarcasm.
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Aw, Bill. There’s nothing to forgive 🙂
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🙂
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