The Iron Heel · Character
Judge Caldwell
A judge and member of the oligarchy.
minor
First appearance: ii challenges
Judge Caldwell shows up with force in III: Jackson's Arm. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Presided over Jackson's case, implied to be biased in favor of the corporation.
Judge Caldwell first appears in 0004 ii challenges.
In III: Jackson's Arm: Presided over Jackson's case, implied to be biased in favor of the corporation.
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- Diverse Associates and Allies
- Capitalist Oligarchy Defenders
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Judge Caldwell in ii challenges