Another Reason to Elect Judges

For John, BLUF:  Maybe George will comment on this situation.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Tape reveals judge quick with low bail

Reporter Brian Dowling and The Boston Herald, yesterday, 28 April 2017.

Here is the lede plus one:

A state judge freed a previously deported Uber driver accused of rape on light bail even after a prosecutor insisted that federal immigration agents were drafting a detainer and asked for high bond to hold him, according to a court recording obtained by the Herald.

The stunning tape of Tuesday’s hearing reveals Newton District Court Judge Mary Beth Heffernan cutting the arguments short before a defense attorney could even counter the prosecution’s $100,000 bail and GPS-monitoring demand, interjecting, “Twenty-five hundred dollars cash.”

Cast of Characters:

• Luis Baez — Previously Deported illegal immigrant, using a false name, accused of raping an inebriated Boston College student.
• Raquel Frisardi — The Middlesex Assistant District Attorney, who requested a $100,000 bail and GPS Monitoring.
• Mary Beth Heffernan — The impatient Judge of the Newton District Court, who gave the now missing Mr Baez a $2500 bail.
• John Benzan — The Defense Attorney, who didn't even get a chance to complete his counter to the Prosecutor's requests.
• The General Court — Who will do nothing.
• The Governor's Council — Who will learn nothing.
• Unnamed BC Student — Who will not see here complaint tried in court.

Here is a poll, where you can pick as many options as you wish.

Ask yourself, if you live in our Proud Commonwealth, what your role is in this?

I have nothing to do with this.

Nothing, but I will write my three elected Reps.

I am repulsed, but what can I do?

I will write a letter to the editor.

I will call in to WCAP.

I will call City Life and stir up George.

I think illegal immigrants need to be protected.

Come November 2018 I will not vote for incumbents.

Come 2018 I will support challengers, or be one.

 

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Hat tip to the InstaPundit.

Regards  —  Cliff