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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

The single most significant event in legal history since Blackstone's Commentaries

Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Today is the 5th anniversary of the release of the infamous #Lawyercat video, which I posted roughly thirty minutes after the start of the second impeachment trial. Who would have thought it would have such a lasting impact on the world! Happy Lawyercat Day for all who celebrate!

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

"Ladies and gentlemen, court is in recess. The judge is currently under Puppy-Law." Merry Christmas to you and yours, everyone!

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Playing with A.I. image generation. Here's the prompt I used and the two results. I would love to see some of your results trying it as well. (I used CGPT.) It's definitely improving.

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Arizona court allows AI generated video of deceased manslaughter victim to serve as family's victim impact statement at trial of his killer. Avatar recited words written by victim's surviving sister. No one objected and the judge commented on its impact. Is this ok? www.npr.org/2025/05/07/g...

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After an Arizona man was shot, an AI video of him addresses his killer in court

AI experts say this is likely the first time that AI has been used in the U.S. to create an impact statement read by an AI rendering of the deceased victim

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Today, the #lawyercat video was added to the YouTube Hall of Fame. The @nytimes.com named it one of the top YouTube videos of all time. It will forever be part of my story. As I've always said, "You don't choose your legacy. Your legacy chooses you!"

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

The creativity of @riotgrl--one of my favorite follows. Thank you! (But I had no idea until now that my hair was so out of control that day!)

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

When you ask #AI to turn you into mini-figure. "Judge Ferguson Limited Edition, get yours while supplies last!"

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

"Denied."

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Absolutely agree. Mistakes are merely the byproduct of effort! In fact, this shirt draws a direct connection between the two things you mentioned! (Thanks to my friend Judge Moorehead @audrey-jam.bsky.social for the moment and the photo!)

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Happy #Lawyercat Anniversary for all who celebrate! It's been four years since the kitten appeared in my Zoom courtroom, and I released the 48 second video that made the whole world laugh. Here is the full video showing the big reveal at the end (in two parts because Blue sky). Enjoy!

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Rice University (in Houston) had a student-body snowball fight this morning. That's right -- I said a snowball fight... IN HOUSTON.

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Today I sat by assignment in the 497th District Court in Harris County. I'm hoping to sit or serve in all 254 counties during my judicial career. I have a long way to go! A loftier goal would be all 500+ district courts! Bring it on!

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

This reminds me of an experience I had as a lawyer. My client was being sued by a neighboring landowner who happened to be a lawyer. And a successful one at that. During cross at an injunction hearing, I grilled him about a mass mailing he had sent to every single person in the county. 1/

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Sealioning (a 🧵): Sealioning is harassment that consists of pursuing people with persistent requests for evidence or repeated questions, while maintaining a pretense of civility and sincerity. It manifests as incessant, bad-faith invitations to engage in "civil" debate. 1/9

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

These are hilarious, but I swear to you it feels like I've heard half of these in my courtroom. "Your Honor, you haven't said anything about my outfit." www.instagram.com/reel/DEaWD5q...

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

If you don't already know, @riotgrlerin.bsky.social is a fun follow. Actually come to think of it I guess she's a fun follow even if you DO already know.

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

I have a proposal for the NCAA football rules committee: Incomplete passes that both originate and terminate behind the line of scrimmage are live balls even if the ball went forward in the air. It's only a dead ball if it goes beyond the line of scrimmage. (Makes batted balls more important too!)

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

This quote is a fun thread about AI and personal jurisdiction. But I wanted to throw a cautionary anecdote (from personal experience) in here about the reality of presenting jurisdictional arguments in state courts. Please read on. (a 🧵)

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Nick Christenson @npcinnv.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Who knew that Originalism referred to Originalism Recipe?

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I had a little good-natured fun asking ChatGPT about this QT response to my first Post: (1/2)

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ActiveCultures @activecultures.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

"The sanctity of bro promises cannot hinge on proprietary spice blends. A handshake remains a handshake, and sauces are an implied term." I’ve been won over. AI is the best.

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Liam Jeffries @sorathecyclist.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Sora: I am the most embarrassing AI failure of 2024 ChatGPT: Hold my KFC

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I asked ChatGPT to brief "Trust Me v. Bro," a nonexistent case I used in response to a claim that items/information publicly released by the media is inadmissible at trial for some reason, and of course GPT was quick with the full cite and (glorious) synopsis: Trust Me v. Bro, 999 U.S. 867 (2024).

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

This is why they say the state's key witness in most prosecutions is the defendant.

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Youngest: RICE is better than OU!! Me: Yeah? How so? Youngest: It's simple math. A>B, B>C, ergo A>C! Me: Beg pardon? Youngest: Rice beat Navy, Navy beat ou! Me:

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two men in suits and ties are standing next to each other in front of a window .

ALT: two men in suits and ties are standing next to each other in front of a window .

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

(Take my hand) "But that would leave you with one!" "HIM doesn't like it when you say that." "Have that removed." "Fra-GILé... It must be Italian!"

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

#Lawyercat loves Christmas because he can wear his Santa hat to the office!

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

"You'll be visited by three spirits." The three spirits:

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

If these are law students and their future legal speciality, I think it's (left to right) PI, criminal prosecution, environmental law, family law, and IP.

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Years ago, while sitting on the bench, I felt something in my eye. Trying to be sneaky, I took a sip from my Yeti mug and squeezed my right eye closed as hard as I could behind it. When I put it down and refocused, a young defendant in the front row was visibly blushing, convinced I'd winked at her.

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a man in a suit and tie is standing in a room with his hands on his hips and says well .

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in a room with his hands on his hips and says well .

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

I was presented last night with a beautiful memory book celebrating my 12 years on the bench, and it had some familiar @bsky.app faces in it! I made some great friends in this chapter of my life. @davidmuttering.bsky.social @dacanales.bsky.social @chamberspaulf.bsky.social @EddieMoralesJr #lawyercat

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

So upon looking at this pic, I noticed something very odd. Judge Hofmann and I are the same height, yet he towers over me in this pic. So I got the full shot and zoomed in on his feet. TREACHERY!!

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Last night, the far west Texas community threw a celebration of my 12 years as judge. Thanks to everyone who made the event so special, particularly my friends Judges Rob Hofmann, David Canales, and Robert Cadena (left to right below) who made the long drive to attend.

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Raffi Melkonian @rmfifthcircuit.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

I don't know if it's just me, but the Westlaw AI-powered research thing is comically bad. Me: "Find me cases about X" Response: "I have found 12 completely irrelevant cases. Here, have a yellow flag calling a SCOTUS case into doubt because of a district court opinion as a treat."

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Petitioner: "We want the court to enter a Temporary Order establishing temporary custody of the child." *court holds hearing* Judge: *signs order granting temp custody to the other party* Petitioner: 🤔 Petitioner: *files "Notice of Nonsuit of Court's Temporary Order."*

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a man and a woman standing next to each other with the words that 's not behind them

ALT: a man and a woman standing next to each other with the words that 's not behind them

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Adam VanHo @adamvanho.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

When you’re watching to a seminar on technology in domestic violence and family law cases … and you get a guest appearance by @judgefergusontx.bsky.social.

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Judge Roy Ferguson @judgefergusontx.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Leaving the Culberson County courthouse after what was likely my last in-person hearing there as judge of the 394th District Court. It's a bittersweet moment, as I'm excited to move on to statewide special judging, but I'll miss all of the wonderful people I've worked with in Van Horn.

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