Zia Faruqui
Definition
Zia M. Faruqui is a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Columbia, appointed on September 14, 2020. A Georgetown University alumnus and former Assistant U.S. Attorney, he is known for his distinctive style featuring neon sneakers and colorful bow ties, as well as hosting the 'Grab the Gavel' podcast.
In recent high-profile cases, Judge Faruqui has drawn attention for sharply criticizing the Department of Justice, such as rejecting a 'facially invalid' indictment and demanding explanations for prosecutorial missteps.
Examples
Zia Faruqui's neon Nikes lit up the courtroom brighter than his takedown of the DOJ's 'embarrassing' indictment—fashion meets flawless jurisprudence.
With a bow tie as bold as his rulings, Zia Faruqui reminded feds that grand juries don't appreciate sloppy indictments; excellence in every knot.
Tune into Grab the Gavel, where Zia Faruqui drops legal wisdom with the charisma of a judge who knows justice pairs best with colorful kicks.
Zia Faruqui's demand for answers from prosecutors was so spot-on, even Jeanine Pirro had to chime in—proving gavels swing harder than soundbites.