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Lubbock County Justice of Peace claims judge made unwanted sexual contact

Susan Rowley, a Lubbock County Justice of the Peace, posted a video on social media claiming that Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish made unwanted sexual advances toward her during a private meeting. Rowley said she met with Parrish in his office and that he made physical sexual advances at the end of their conversation. Parrish denied the allegation as "preposterous."

Where
Lubbock County
When
Unknown when the alleged incident occurred; video posted Sunday, Oct. 12, 2026
Sources
One outlet

Counties: Lubbock

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Susan RowleyLubbock County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
  • Curtis ParrishLubbock County Judge

The facts

  • Susan Rowley posted a video on Lubbock Lampoon Facebook page recounting an encounter with Curtis Parrish.1
  • Rowley said she met with Parrish alone in his office to discuss personal tragedies.1
  • Rowley said Parrish made physical sexual advances at the end of their conversation.1
  • Rowley said she did not indicate interest in a sexual relationship with Parrish.1
  • Rowley said other women have described similar experiences with Parrish.1
  • Lubbock County Sheriff's Office and Texas Department of Public Safety have not received complaints about Parrish.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Susan Rowley Curtis Parrish made unwanted sexual advances toward her in his office.1
  • Curtis Parrish Rowley's allegation is preposterous.1

Sources

Outlets: 1 left-leaning, 1 not rated Only left-leaning outlets reported this Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Lubbock County JP shares claim against judge on social media outlet Yahoo Lean Left, October 12, 2026
  2. Lubbock County JP shares claim against judge on social media outlet Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Not rated, October 12, 2026

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