Darrin P Gayles

Darrin P. Gayles is a United States District Court judge for the Southern District of Florida, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014. He is notable for being one of the first openly gay African American federal judges in U.S. history. Before his appointment to the federal bench, Gayles served as a judge on the Florida state circuit court and has a background in both public and private legal practice. His judicial decisions often reflect a commitment to civil rights and the rule of law, gaining recognition for his fair and judicious approach in court. Recently, he made headlines for dismissing a defamation lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against the Wall Street Journal, citing that Trump failed to meet the legal standards for public figures in defamation cases.