Legal Protections Examined in Judge Case

A Nevada family court judge admitted to police she stalked an attorney for over a year, yet faced no arrest—raising alarming questions about accountability and a two-tiered justice system that seems to protect the powerful while ordinary citizens would face immediate consequences. Washoe County Judge Bridget Robb retired days after a protective order was granted against her, following her own bodycam-captured admission of the stalking behavior. Despite extensive evidence and a confession, law enforcement’s failure to pursue criminal charges highlights a troubling disparity between administrative action and criminal accountability for those in judicial power.

Story Highlights

  • Washoe County Judge Bridget Robb retired January 22, 2026, days after a court granted a protective order against her for stalking attorney Kelci Binau.
  • Police bodycam footage captured Robb admitting to stalking behavior on January 7, 2026, citing jealousy over her ex-boyfriend’s relationship with the victim.
  • Court documents allege approximately 300 stalking incidents from May 2024, with the victim spending nearly $15,000 on security measures.
  • Despite police-documented admission and extensive surveillance evidence, no arrest was made—sparking concerns about judicial privilege and unequal application of law.

Judge Admits Stalking in Police Interview

Judge Bridget Robb, 63, who served on Washoe County’s Second Judicial District Court since 2006, admitted to Reno police on January 7, 2026, that she engaged in stalking behavior targeting attorney Kelci Binau. During a recorded police interview following a traffic stop, Robb described her actions as a “coping mechanism” driven by jealousy over Binau’s relationship with Robb’s ex-boyfriend, with whom she had an on-again, off-again relationship ending in 2021. This extraordinary admission, captured on bodycam, documented a sitting judge confessing to conduct that would typically result in immediate arrest for any private citizen.

Court documents filed January 12, 2026, detail a pattern of stalking beginning in May 2024, with dozens to possibly hundreds of encounters at Binau’s rental home, workplace, Pilates studio, restaurants, and on public streets. Police surveillance confirmed Robb’s presence at these locations multiple times, with officers observing her driving by the Pilates studio on January 5, 2026. The victim reported approximately 300 incidents where Robb appeared at her locations despite repeated requests to cease contact. Binau’s boyfriend even confronted Robb by phone, demanding she stop the harassment, which she ignored.

No Arrest Despite Clear Evidence

The Reno Police Department conducted extensive surveillance, documented numerous incidents through Ring video footage, and obtained a direct admission from Judge Robb—yet made no arrest. This glaring disparity raises serious concerns about whether judicial status afforded Robb protection unavailable to ordinary citizens. When contacted by media, police declined to explain why no charges were filed despite evidence that would typically result in immediate detention. This appears to exemplify a troubling double standard where those in positions of power receive preferential treatment, undermining public trust in equal justice under law—a foundational American principle.

The victim was forced to spend nearly $15,000 on security measures to protect herself from a family court judge sworn to uphold the law. On January 16, 2026, another judge granted a temporary protective order for stalking against Robb. Chief Judge Egan Walker immediately removed Robb from all cases and assignments, and the court launched an internal investigation. The swift administrative action contrasts sharply with law enforcement’s failure to pursue criminal charges. A hearing scheduled for February 13, 2026, will determine whether to extend the protective order, though Robb’s retirement may shield her from full accountability.

Retirement Ends Judicial Career and Election Bid

Judge Robb announced her retirement on January 22, 2026, effective February 6, 2026, stating she was “stepping away in the best interest of the court, my family, and the community” while requesting “respect and understanding.” Her retirement also ended her candidacy to challenge incumbent Judge Kathleen Sigurdson for Department 10, a race she entered after deciding not to seek re-election to her own Department 13 seat. The timing suggests an attempt to avoid further scrutiny and the February 13 protective order hearing. Her nearly 20-year judicial career, which began with her 2006 appointment by Governor Kenny Guinn, concluded under a cloud of scandal that damages public confidence in Nevada’s judiciary.

This case highlights how power and position can shield individuals from consequences that would swiftly befall average Americans. The court system acted administratively by removing Robb and investigating internally, but the absence of criminal charges despite documented stalking and admission reveals a troubling gap in accountability. Binau, a gaming and administrative law attorney, was victimized by someone wielding judicial authority while presiding over family court cases—the very institution meant to protect vulnerable individuals from harassment and abuse. The irony is not lost on conservatives who value law and order applied equally, regardless of status or position.

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