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May 5, 2025

'Grandpa Brigade' rallies to defend judicial independence

The group of mostly retired professionals plan to rally on May 10 at 11:00 a.m. on the steps of the historic Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana. They say they were galvanized by rising political attacks on the judiciary.

'Grandpa Brigade' rallies to defend judicial independence
L to R Ret. Orange County Superior Court Judge Geoff Glass, Bob Mister, Denny Freidenrich and Cort Kloke joined together to create the Grandpa Brigade. Photo contributed by the Grandpa Brigrade.

Alarmed by political attacks on judges and threats to judicial independence, a group of senior citizens has formed the "Grandpa Brigade." Led by 76-year-old Laguna Niguel organizer Denny Freidenrich, they plan to rally at the Santa Ana courthouse to defend the courts and safeguard the rule of law for future generations.

Freidenrich launched the "Grandpa Brigade" with retired Santa Monica attorney Gary Brustin, 75; retired Orange County Superior Court judge Geof...

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