Judge — June 4, 1932 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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# "Magna Cum Laude" Political Cartoon This Judge cartoon satirizes judicial corruption or favoritism during verdict announcements. The top panels show judges accepting what appear to be bribes ("CLAP" sounds suggest applause or payoffs) from robed figures at voting/decision boxes, with audiences watching below. The middle section poses a question mark, suggesting "what happens next?" The bottom panels show the consequences: judges physically fighting or being thrown out, with escalating "CLAP" sounds becoming chaotic noise rather than approval. The Latin title "Magna Cum Laude" (highest academic honors) ironically mocks judges who conduct themselves with such dishonor. The cartoon criticizes how judicial decisions can be bought or influenced, depicting the inevitable chaos and loss of dignity when corruption is exposed. The specific historical context remains unclear without additional dating information.