Connie Reguli, who recently was convicted of two felonies and one misdemeanor charge, has been sanctioned by a judge and ordered to pay $5,000 for her involvement in another matter.
In connection with her convictions, Reguli’s law license was suspended pending further court orders. Additionally, Reguli has been disciplined by boards of professional responsibility and the Tennessee courts system several times. Since 2009, Reguli has faced discipline that includes being suspended from the practice of law for nearly a year, a public censure from the Tennessee Supreme Court, and professional probation as ordered by the state courts system for a period of 11 months and 29 days.
A judge sanctioned Reguli because it was deemed that a request for public records violated Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure.
Reguli has been disciplined several times.
The Tennessee Star reached out to Reguli for comment on her convictions and recent sanctioning.
On the issue of her convictions, Reguli said, “What happened in this case is that Judge Woodruff changed the law in order to prosecute me. This is called an ex post facto law, which is illegal. In this case he made a very substantial constitutional violation and a judicial error. It could not have been prosecuted if Judge Woodruff did not change the law.”
“The judge also would not allow us to inform the jury of relevant informant, she added. “There were two significant errors.”
In the end, Reguli feels that she will be vindicated, saying, “I feel quite comfortable that they are going to be reversed.”
Reguli says her co-defendant has recently filed an appeal. “If her conviction is overturned then mine will be as well.”
Reguli chalks up her sanctioning order happening because the judge “contributed money to my opponent’s campaign.”
Reguli additionally commented on why she is running for Family Court Judge in Williamson County. “Let me tell you something. This is not fun. I don’t need a job. I suffered a political hit job. I have been on a mission for reform for over 10 years. I have a social media following of over 17,000 people. I’ve lobbied in several states and at the Tennessee State Capitol.”
“This has been what I do,” she said. “I am doing this because it has been my mission for reform for over 10 years.”
“DCS is monetizing children and keeping kids for cash,” she continued. “I’ve worked with families all over this country. This year I took 10 families to the Tennessee Legislature to give them a voice for reform.”
“I can’t stand it anymore. This is one area where I can show how the court can do it right,” Reguli concluded.
Reguli said her campaign has knocked on 3,000 doors and talked to 11,000 people.
The Star previously reported that the Williamson Families PAC retracted their endorsement of Reguli and called for her to withdraw from the race in light of her felony convictions.
A statement was released on Facebook after Reguli was convicted.
“I am sure you are troubled like we are at yesterday’s court ruling concerning judicial candidate Connie Reguli. When we spoke to Ms. Reguli, we based our decision to support her on information the court has determined to be untrue,” the group said. “We need judges who the community will trust to uphold the law and promote justice – especially with youth and families in distress.”
“Per 1 Timothy 3:2, a leader is to be above reproach, and that bar has not been met in this case,” the group added. “Williamson Families fully retracts our support and calls on Ms. Reguli to withdraw from the race.”
Reguli is challenging incumbent Judge Sharon Guffee in the May 3 Republican primary.
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Aaron Gulbransen is a reporter at The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network. Email tips to [email protected]. Follow Aaron on GETTR, Twitter, and Parler.
Photo “Connie Reguli” by Connie Reguli for Juvenile Court Judge.
