Hon. Beverly J. CannoneSuperior Court JudgeSuperior CourtNorfolk
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| Comment # | Occupation | Rating | Comments | Date & Time | Actions |
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| 135121 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | No Rating | Watching all these side bars from the Karen Read trial WOW she is a horrible judge and should be a shamed of herself. As a judge you have an oath and you truly were awful to watch. How many times did she huff/puff and want a br...Read More | 02/06/2026 04:26 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 134979 | Other | View Details | There’s a lot about the legal system, and a lot about lawyers and lawyer legislators, that turns my stomach. But NOTHING has made me distrust and fear ever being at the mercy of that system as much as watching Cannone in action. I...Read More | 01/22/2026 04:20 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 134860 | Other | No Rating | I commented on the Dishonorable Cannone previously, during the travesties of trials 1 and 2. Now that I have began to watch/listen to the released sidebars, I find myself , once again completely outraged at the conduct of Beverly ...Read More | 01/05/2026 12:12 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 134857 | Other | View Details | [Redacted by Ed.] she was completely biased towards the Alberts and had personal ties. [Redacted by Ed.] | 01/04/2026 01:08 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 134818 | Other | View Details | I have never seen anyone so biased as she is. She was rude to the defense team yet overly accommodating to the prosecutors. I lost total respect for her. | 12/30/2025 02:42 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 134562 | Other | View Details | Judge Cannone should be investigated!! Her professionalism during the Karen Read trials was a COMPLETE JOKE!! She should be embarrassed for the way she ran that courtroom!! | 11/25/2025 07:57 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 134386 | Other | View Details | judge Cannone is biased, temperamental, disrespectful, can’t regulate her own personal emotions while preceeding in court , frustrating to watch , gives zero trust and or confidence in our judicial system. We The People deserve be...Read More | 11/08/2025 05:03 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 134171 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | The most biased and pro prosecution judge I’ve ever seen . Judge Cannone is about unprofessional as you can get. | 10/12/2025 08:04 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 134161 | Other | View Details | Unreal. She is simply unreal. | 10/10/2025 09:53 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 133919 | Other | View Details | I live in ireland I watched both trails in relation to karen read. I am not a lawyer but you do not have to be a lawyer to know and see bias . Judge beverly cannone was condensing ,rude , and totally bias to the defence team...Read More | 09/04/2025 09:33 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133705 | Other | View Details | I watched 95% of both trials for Karen Read and could not believe the blatant bias the Dis-Honorable Canone displayed in favor of the prosecution. She was rude, disrespectful toward the defence and at every turn ruled against them...Read More | 07/26/2025 07:02 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 133676 | Other | View Details | The worst judge I've ever seen. | 07/23/2025 03:32 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 133553 | Other | No Rating | There is nothing Honarable about this Judge. Very biased on the Prosecution side. If she is so Honarable why couldnt she see through the BS!! She was constantly sustaining the Defense on the truth and she showed to be all for the ...Read More | 07/06/2025 05:26 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 133513 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | A truly bias, unfair and unprofessional judge. | 06/29/2025 03:08 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133507 | Other | View Details | Very biased judge. Very unprofessional and unpleasant at times. She should be investigated | 06/28/2025 09:12 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 133484 | Other | No Rating | Judge is not honorable!! | 06/23/2025 12:14 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 133483 | Other | View Details | Judge Cannone has demonstrated a pattern in her rulings that raise many questions about her adherence to fundamental legal standards. In high profile cases, she exhibited deference to prosecutorial arguments while limiting the d...Read More | 06/22/2025 09:31 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133351 | Other | View Details | With all do respect as I write this review, I am a military veteran. Never in my life have I witness a judge being biased. Monday an incident within the Karen Read Trial should have been grounds for a mistrial and Debarment for a ...Read More | 06/11/2025 04:19 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133346 | Other | View Details | I have watched both Karen Read trials. In both cases, I have noted many instances of bias against Karen Read. In the second trial, things have become much more overtly biased. The judge appears to be communicating with the Prosecu...Read More | 06/10/2025 04:19 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133345 | Other | View Details | She exhibits bias in front of jury, not inclined to offer a fair trial to defendants, expresses personal animus towards defense attorneys openly, makes inconsistent rulings, also prosecutor to discuss false evidence with barely an...Read More | 06/10/2025 03:00 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133339 | Other | No Rating | The judge in this case demonstrated blatant judicial misconduct and a clear bias against the defense, compromising the integrity of the trial. Despite the rules of evidence, the judge permitted the prosecution to question a defens...Read More | 06/10/2025 02:10 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133338 | Other | No Rating | This judge is not fair and impartial. Her rulings are strictly to help the common wealth with their failed case. | 06/10/2025 01:53 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133337 | Other | View Details | She is a terrible biased judged and should be removed from the bench. She is making a mockery of the Massachusetts court system. | 06/10/2025 01:45 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133335 | Litigant | View Details | I feel compelled to voice serious concerns about the conduct of the presiding judge Cannone. Throughout the proceedings, there appeared to be a consistent pattern of decisions that overwhelmingly favored the Commonwealth while und...Read More | 06/10/2025 01:20 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133270 | Other | No Rating | I don't know why my last comment got taken down I clearly read the guidelines for posting and it's just the fact that comments on this judge or taking down daily because of her bias opinions and unjust rulings how can she even sit...Read More | 05/30/2025 08:54 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 133269 | Other | No Rating | She should be removed from the bench- I have watched the 1st entire Karen Rees Trial and now watching the 2nd. Her bias is displayed for the world to Watch and the world has found great entertainment in Mocking her by her behavi...Read More | 05/30/2025 08:39 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 133260 | Other | No Rating | Im writing as a deeply concerned citizen regarding what I believe is serious judicial bias on the part of Judge Beverly Cannone in the Karen Read case. I’ve been closely following the trial since the first one, and I feel strongly...Read More | 05/29/2025 09:50 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133195 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | She has handled herself with utter unprofessionalism and blatant bias towards defense and defendant | 05/27/2025 03:13 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 133158 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | This judge has been so obviously bias against the defense in the Karen Read case. She sighs, allows leading questions by the prosecution, doesn't allow an explanation for an objection, when there is an objection, she turns and ask...Read More | 05/23/2025 10:18 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 133146 | Other | No Rating | I would just like to know why she hasn't been taken off this case? Signaling to the prosecutor to get him to object and smiling when he does. I think that is disgusting and shows bias toward the defense. | 05/22/2025 05:19 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133145 | Other | No Rating | I have been watching Judge Cannone from Canada and she is the worse judge I have ever seen. She is bias, unfair,and underhanded. I watched her give signals to Brennan for him to object, right on camera. She is so low and letting B...Read More | 05/22/2025 04:43 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133143 | Court Staff | No Rating | Where is my review from 5/20/25? So let me get this straight… people have the option to leave a review about Judge Cannone and this site deletes them? Despicable!! | 05/22/2025 03:49 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133137 | Other | No Rating | Seriously? Judge Cannone is obviously sanding signals to the prosecutors when they are not "Objecting" and she wants them to. How much more obvious can she be? | 05/22/2025 07:34 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 133133 | Other | No Rating | I am shocked at the obvious bias this judge has to the defence. Have beeen watching this case from the beginning in Australia. | 05/21/2025 08:05 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133132 | Other | No Rating | Where are the 200 + comments. The Robing Room the fact that you delete all those comments just goes to show that you are helping the corruption. You don't have to be a lawyer to see what is happening in MA . i'm from canada and i'...Read More | 05/21/2025 07:53 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133129 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | No Rating | Ok it’s time to get the feds involved.. I have never seen so much corruption and bias and how can these ppl lay their head down at night knowing they are all framing an innocent woman.. I live in MA and I am ashamed to live here.....Read More | 05/21/2025 05:29 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133121 | Other | No Rating | Judge Beverly Cannone’s conduct during the Karen Read trial has raised serious concerns regarding judicial impartiality and fairness. Her repeated rulings favoring the prosecution, along with the exclusion of critical evidence and...Read More | 05/21/2025 01:00 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 133069 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Always on the da side she is the worst jude I ever saw try a case in my life she is bias she curses at the attorneys | 05/20/2025 10:35 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 132347 | Other | No Rating | Bev. Cannone should have recused herself due to her summer rental and connection to the family in this case. She is a disappointment to our legal system. Lies, bias, favoritism, and violates our constitution. She should be remo...Read More | 04/20/2025 09:33 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132346 | Other | No Rating | Given she was in the mental health committee, one would think she takes care of herself but doesn’t seem like she does-the very frequent almost constant sighs, interrupting, irritability, lack ofemotion regulation, weak perception...Read More | 04/20/2025 07:48 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132319 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | When a judge requires every defense expert witness to be subject to voir dire yet approves all the states witnesses without any voir dire is indication of an issue. To hold the defense to a higher standard and expectation in regar...Read More | 04/18/2025 11:18 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 132304 | Other | No Rating | An embarrassment to the state of Massachusetts. I have no prejudice either way in this trial. But this defendant is NOT getting a fair trial the judge openly supports the prosecution | 04/17/2025 09:34 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 132271 | Other | No Rating | This is my second review on this judge. Apparently, my initial one was taken down because it was unfavorable. It was neither threatening nor untrue. What is the point of this site if not to bring transparancy to the goings-on in h...Read More | 04/14/2025 11:30 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 132263 | Other | No Rating | Horrendous and terribly biased. Disdain for any and all defense attorneys ensures no one really gets a fair trial in her court room. Her decisions are not even-handed and she doesn’t even make attempt to hide such obvious bias. | 04/14/2025 12:41 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 132247 | Other | No Rating | I've written two reviews on this judge. Both have been taken down. I've written two positive reviews on two other judges. Both have remained on the site. Neither time have I written anything improper. This judge is clearly biased....Read More | 04/13/2025 04:39 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 132209 | Other | No Rating | Watched the Karen Read "case" on YouTube. In that case, the prosecution presented a video where left and right were reversed. They did not mention that fact on direct examination. The video had a timestamp that was not inverted. I...Read More | 04/10/2025 08:11 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132162 | Other | No Rating | Judge Cannone does not seem concerned that people all across the state are losing faith in the criminal justice system as a result of her turning a blind eye to the malfeasance that’s occurred within the MA State Police, Canton Po...Read More | 04/07/2025 08:37 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132130 | Other | No Rating | Judge Cannone does not appear to care about the appearance of impropriety. The flagrant impropriety has become tangible and the state of Massachusetts should be ashamed. This cannot be tolerated. It is an affront to our constituti...Read More | 04/05/2025 10:52 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132104 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | I am writing to express my concerns regarding your recent editorial note about comment moderation on The Robing Room. While I understand the need to prevent libelous or threatening content, your approach to moderation appears to d...Read More | 04/04/2025 08:28 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 132084 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | I agree with all the comments that have come before mine. I have NO respect for the way Judge Cannone is handling Karen Read’s case. She is everything that’s wrong with our judicial system. She can still make this right by puttin...Read More | 04/03/2025 09:18 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 132083 | Other | No Rating | I am a member of numerous Facebook groups following the Karen Read trial, and I have seen firsthand the overwhelming public outcry against Judge Beverly Cannone’s blatant misconduct. Hundreds of group members have reported that th...Read More | 04/03/2025 08:23 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 132080 | Court Staff | No Rating | This is my second attempt at leaving a review. I read the editor’s note and take issue with the level of censorship being applied. My original review did not contain anything that falls under the stated reasons for removal. I am s...Read More | 04/03/2025 07:52 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 132073 | Other | No Rating | This judge bears singular responsibilty for the length of the first trial--short days, no days, etc. And it continues with her treatment of the defense and their ability to mount a defense. Just like Proctor wished Karen Read woul...Read More | 04/02/2025 06:27 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132069 | Other | No Rating | EDITOR'S NOTE: We are the editors of therobingroom.com. The site is intended for members of the bar and the public to provide honest commentary, critique, or praise of judges. While we do not act as gatekeepers, preselecting the...Read More | 04/02/2025 02:20 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132048 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Judge Beverly Cannone’s handling of the Karen Read trial continues to raise serious concerns about fairness and judicial integrity. Her courtroom decisions consistently favor the prosecution, creating a one-sided trial that underm...Read More | 04/01/2025 06:37 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132037 | Other | No Rating | Biased. Can’t take a single iota of criticism. Frightening, truly frightening for all the people of Canton. | 04/01/2025 03:40 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132032 | Other | No Rating | DO NOT DELETED MY OPINION OF JUDGE BEVERLY CANNONE AS THIS IS A PUBLIC FORM FOR THE PUBLIC TO VOICE THEIR OPINION OF A JUDGE,IF YOU OR THE NAMED JUDGE DOESN'T LIKE THE PUBLICS OPINION OF THEM THEN THEY SHOULD CONSIDER STEPPING DOW...Read More | 04/01/2025 01:16 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132030 | Other | No Rating | This judge appears to be very biased. I often wonder how she was at one time defended cases. She seems to constantly put her thumb on the scale, its almost as if she really doesnt beleive that a person is actually innocent until a...Read More | 04/01/2025 12:13 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132019 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Excellent judge, generally. If anything, she favors the defense. But great temperament . | 04/01/2025 07:07 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 132014 | Other | No Rating | Worst Bias I have ever witnessed in a judge. She needs to be held accountable for obvious inconsistencies in her rulings. She heavily favors the prosecution and makes it nearly impossible for the defense to get a free trial. | 03/31/2025 10:03 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 132001 | Other | No Rating | Absolutely disgusted by this "judge" And how this is so blatantly done WITH THE WORLD WATCHING. I don't even know what to say at this point. Karen Read has Absolutely no chance at a fair ANYTHING with this judge/prosecution | 03/31/2025 02:56 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131959 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Stop deleting these factual reviews.If Judge Beverly Cannone wishes to have good reviews, she should be ethical. | 03/30/2025 08:11 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131934 | Litigant | No Rating | Extremely pro-prosecution with a blatant disregard for fairness or defendants rights. If she has an agenda, Constitutional rights be damned. | 03/29/2025 11:09 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131913 | Other | No Rating | Disrespectful, biased , only nice to prosecutors, the prosecutor is lying right to her face and she turns her cheek. Sighs. Won’t let defense lawyers have extra time. Inconsistent rulings , CW vs Read her ruling on Her grave conce...Read More | 03/29/2025 12:48 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131912 | Other | No Rating | Cannone's behavior exhibits a similar pattern to that of Judge Maria Lopez. Disrespect for defendant(s), families, jurors, attorneys, general public. Placed herself on the CW vs. Read case though has generational ties to the fam...Read More | 03/29/2025 12:30 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131911 | Other | No Rating | I work in the oncology field at Good Samaritan Hospital in NY. I’ve always been interested in watching court cases, I have watched many over the years. Well, I am not an attorney. The outright bias of this judge is just astounding...Read More | 03/29/2025 12:23 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131876 | Other | No Rating | I admit that this is my second review. I would just like to add that there is an overwhelming "appearance of impropriety" with Judge Cannone. Not all reviews live up to the required standard of this site, and I understand why they...Read More | 03/28/2025 06:55 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131872 | Other | No Rating | Do NOT DELETE this review. This is ridiculous that the public cannot trust this website that rates judges to be honest. Judge Beverly Cannone’s handling of the Karen Read trial has raised significant concerns regarding judicial f...Read More | 03/28/2025 05:25 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131853 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | Do NOT erase any portion of this review!! Judge Beverly Cannone’s Conduct Raises Serious Ethical Concerns!!! Judge Beverly Cannone has repeatedly demonstrated conduct that violates key judicial canons meant to ensure fairness, ...Read More | 03/28/2025 01:50 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131850 | Other | No Rating | Judge Cannone has demonstrated gravely concerning levels of bias and unprofessionalism in her handling of the Karen Read case. From audibly sighing as though she has more important places to be to undressing defense experts with h...Read More | 03/28/2025 01:21 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131847 | Other | No Rating | This judge’s actions are damaging public trust in the justice system. Her lack of evidentiary hearings regarding multiple Brady violations and jury tampering. She stated information in her ruling on the motion to dismiss as fact...Read More | 03/28/2025 12:57 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131833 | Other | No Rating | Shame on Beverly Cannone. She should have recused herself from the get go on the Karen Read case. There is clearly evidence that she KNOWS many of the people that are DIRECTLY involved. I sincerely hope others will be treated more...Read More | 03/28/2025 11:44 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 131805 | Other | No Rating | I’m a trail watcher and I do have to say that watching this case ( Karen Read ) I can’t believe the open Bias and the way she treats the defense versus the CW the openness and the down right blatantly way she speaks to defense is ...Read More | 03/28/2025 09:17 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 131800 | Other | No Rating | It’s clear that many people are deeply frustrated with how the Karen Read case is being handled. From the judge’s blatant bias to the unequal treatment of defense and prosecution, this trial has been anything but fair. The refusal...Read More | 03/28/2025 09:05 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 131784 | Other | No Rating | As someone closely following the Karen Read trial, I am deeply disturbed by Judge Beverly Cannone’s blatant mishandling of this case. Her rulings, courtroom demeanor, and consistent bias toward the prosecution have turned what sho...Read More | 03/27/2025 08:22 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131783 | Other | No Rating | Absolutely a biased judge!! ****Please be aware - Over 100 negative reviews against Judge Cannone was deleted from this website this morning **** Voices are being silenced about this judve | 03/27/2025 08:18 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131780 | Other | No Rating | Terrible judge. Biased. Needs removed from this bench. | 03/27/2025 08:12 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131774 | Other | No Rating | It’s so hard to watch this KR trial and not feel bad for the defense team and Karen. Judge Beverly has repeatedly shown so much biased that she needs to go back to law school and learn what rules of conduct are. She doesn’t give ...Read More | 03/27/2025 06:12 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131761 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | As an attorney, I expect judges to uphold the principles of due process, fairness, and impartiality. Unfortunately, Judge Beverly Cannone has repeatedly demonstrated a concerning pattern of judicial conduct that raises serious que...Read More | 03/27/2025 03:03 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131744 | Other | No Rating | Judge Bev Cannone months ago- "Motion to obtain sallyport footage meta data denied." Also Judge Bev Cannone 3/25/25- "Evidentiary hearing and motion to dismiss is denied. Although KR discovery rights were in fact violated, defen...Read More | 03/27/2025 09:15 AM | Contact reviewer |
| 131706 | Other | No Rating | There are people across the entire US & even in multiple other countries following this trial with their jaws on the floor. I don't know how many WTAF moments needs to happen before Judge Bias Bev gives a crap about a defendants r...Read More | 03/26/2025 06:16 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131705 | Other | No Rating | Subject: Formal Complaint Against Judge Beverly J. Cannone – Karen Read Trial To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Judge Beverly J. Cannone in connection with her conduct during the Karen Read ...Read More | 03/26/2025 06:13 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131704 | Other | No Rating | Judge Beverly Cannone is one of the worst judges I have ever seen. She is very unprofessional at how she talks the defense lawyers but when she talks to The prosecutors she very friendly and even asks them if they want to object....Read More | 03/26/2025 06:06 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131695 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | As a defense attorney, I have had the opportunity to observe and interact with numerous judges throughout my career. Unfortunately, Judge Beverly Cannone’s handling of cases raises serious concerns regarding due process, judicial ...Read More | 03/26/2025 04:16 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131690 | Court Staff | No Rating | As a court staff member in another jurisdiction, I have had the opportunity to observe and compare the practices of various judges, including Judge Beverly Cannone. Unfortunately, her handling of cases raises serious concerns rega...Read More | 03/26/2025 04:10 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131688 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | As a legal practitioner, I have had the opportunity to observe Judge Beverly Cannone's courtroom conduct and judicial decision-making. Unfortunately, I have significant concerns regarding her ability to uphold the principles of im...Read More | 03/26/2025 04:06 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131685 | Criminal Defense Lawyer | View Details | One of the best judges on the bench | 03/26/2025 03:46 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 131671 | Other | No Rating | This Judge is biased [Redacted by Ed.] in her dealings with the CW v. Read case. She is very demeaning to the defense and defendant. Cannone seems to baby the CW and gas close ties with the DA of Norfolk County and some of its w...Read More | 03/26/2025 12:27 PM | Contact reviewer |
| 127839 | Other | No Rating | Bev, Please educate yourself on the matters before the court before you make rulings. Your rulings have been spurious at best. You're embarrassing yourself. 1) Attorneys can ask leasing questions on cross examination. Just becau...Read More | 07/16/2024 06:57 AM | Contact reviewer |
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