Inestigative Journalist: Julie M. Holburn
Julie M. Holburn is an independent investigative journalist dedicated to exposing the corruption and tyranny of the family court system across California and the United States. She is a member of the Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. - a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting and fostering excellence in investigative journalism, which is essential to a free society.
At Right to Protect (RTP), we are committed to highlighting investigative journalist that sheds light on issues effecting survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and stalking.
The articles by Julie M. Holburn featured on our website were selected because they address issues directly relevant to Right to Protect's mission or include citations of our Founder, Nadeya Lavandero, as a subject matter expert. The inclusion of her articles is intended to amplify discussion around the critical issues impacting the survivors we serve.
While Holburn has cited out Founder, Nadeya Lavandero, as a subject matter expert in certain articles, RTP does not influence her editorial process.
We believe that amplifying independent journalism helps to inform, empower, and support the communities we serve while aligning with our commitment to transparency, advocacy, and the pursuit of justice.
For a broader view of Holburn's work, we encourage our readers to visit her profiles on platforms such as The Family Court Circus, Newsbreak, and Substack.
At Right to Protect (RTP), we are committed to highlighting investigative journalist that sheds light on issues effecting survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and stalking.
The articles by Julie M. Holburn featured on our website were selected because they address issues directly relevant to Right to Protect's mission or include citations of our Founder, Nadeya Lavandero, as a subject matter expert. The inclusion of her articles is intended to amplify discussion around the critical issues impacting the survivors we serve.
While Holburn has cited out Founder, Nadeya Lavandero, as a subject matter expert in certain articles, RTP does not influence her editorial process.
We believe that amplifying independent journalism helps to inform, empower, and support the communities we serve while aligning with our commitment to transparency, advocacy, and the pursuit of justice.
For a broader view of Holburn's work, we encourage our readers to visit her profiles on platforms such as The Family Court Circus, Newsbreak, and Substack.
Articles
OCDA, Family Court Extort $7,200 Monthly from Protective Mom Tawny Minna Grossman: Court-Sanctioned Financial Abuse
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03/11/2025
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In Tawny Minna Grossman’s case, OCDA has refused to implement legal protections, instead weaponizing the system against her. Their prosecutorial discretion has been abused to punish rather than protect, sending a terrifying message to victims that seeking safety will result in criminal prosecution rather than legal refuge. |
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OCDA Ignores Good Cause Law, Family Court Violates Due Process in Tawny Minna Grossman Case
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03/09/2025
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The absence of FBI involvement suggests either that OCDA knew the case did not warrant federal attention or that federal intervention would have exposed due process violations and misconduct in the Orange County court system. If Tawny’s case had legitimate federal grounds, why was the highest authority on custodial interference cases absent? |
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OC Judge Threatens Mistrial, Sanctions, Contempt and Striking Expert Witness Testimony
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02/04/2025
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A judicial controversy has emerged in the high-profile Tar Nolan case following an investigative article published on January 27. Allegedly, Judge Kimberly Carasso lost composure in the courtroom on January 31, 2025, after this reporter attempted to access the hearing remotely via OC Superior Court’s public video links, and subsequent email to the court clerk. In response, Carasso reportedly threatened a mistrial, severe financial sanctions, contempt charges, and striking expert witness testimony, allegedly citing media coverage as the cause. This response is particularly noteworthy given the parties’ high-profile social media presence. |
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California Judges: The Good, the Bad, and the... San Joaquin, Part Two
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01/19/2025
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The Marino v. Mackey case parallels the Nicole Winans case, another San Joaquin County tragedy involving the same judges. Nicole Winans was murdered after years of domestic violence reports—including incidents of strangulation—that were largely ignored. Both cases reflect judicial decisions that prioritize parental rights over child safety, perpetuating cycles of trauma and victimization. |
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California Judges: The Good, the Bad, and the... San Joaquin, Part One
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12/02/2024
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In a San Joaquin County courtroom, six-year-old Cole Marino clutched his stuffed animals, his small frame trembling as he faced a court order to reunite with the father he accused of abuse. Despite testimony from experts and Cole’s own pleas, Family Court Judge Jonathan Fattarsi questioned whether harm “beyond sexual abuse” would occur if Cole was returned, exposing a justice system ill-equipped to protect its most vulnerable. |
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