A former WOAI news correspondent has publicly responded to criticism from a judge regarding her courtroom attire, defending her fashion choice as professional and appropriate. The reporter wore a J.Crew dress during a legal proceeding, which the judge deemed unsuitable. Her response on social media sparked discussion about workplace dress codes, gender-based bias in judicial settings, and what constitutes acceptable professional clothing for women in media and legal environments.

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