Real Lawyer Reacts: WILD Court Moment: Judge Violates A Criminal Defendant's Rights & Then Walks Out

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[@yellowpillNP]

This is EXACTLY why cameras need to stay in court rooms! Violation of someone’s rights needs to be called out and acted on (by the appropriate individuals).

[@geraldstone8396]

Agreed. Cameras aren't just about judges. Prosecutors and defense attorneys need cameras on them too. Cameras will hold recorders accountable too.

[@Mewse1203]

Exactly!

[@icculus19]

The fact you state cameras need to stay is the problem. There should be no arguement against cameras, more so all procedings should be love streamed

[@tamsexton3333]

So yes, so many things get missed and things slip through the cracks. It is sad those "things" that slip through are people. 👓

[@GiganticRooster-kn2lj]

This is why corrupt government doesn't want cameras because it show how corrupt they are.

[@trsalmon]

This is why lifetime appointments for judges is wrong. They believe they are gods on Earth.

[@seniorstube6683]

This is a state case, not federal. They are elected.

[@truthhurts2879]

Lifetime is only for the supreme court justices for a specific reason. This is so there's no risk of their behaviour being dictated by upcoming elections 6sd we clearly saw with judge macafee and Fulton county da Fani Willis whom he refuses dismiss from the Trump case due to his uocoming election.

[@Paul-fq4mm]

They do believe their GODS for sure. No accountability whatsoever...

[@angelapetrick9675]

​@@seniorstube6683true, BUT I live in a small town, Unless no one runs for judge, they can go Unaposed for Years!

[@BadSkierMom]

The only lifetime appointments is the Supreme Court, the rest are elected and have age limits.🤦‍♀️

[@williamsmith6235]

Very happy that this trial ended with a mistrial, and the Prosecutor stated they will not be requesting a new trial.

[@marjoriejune9787]

I'd be happier if somebody told me that judge was sanctioned

[@tamipierce5916]

​@@marjoriejune9787 That attorney definitely needs to file on him....!! The way he blatantly showed how biased he was towards her is unacceptable, he needs to he reprimanded for his ridiculous behavior.....!!

[@sqrley]

Awesome update, thank you. My blood was boiling

[@Boblawblah229]

What’s the judges name?

[@Sam11747]

@@marjoriejune9787 I'd be happier if the judge was removed from the bench.

[@devon4246]

This judge needs to be removed and disbarred. This is an egregious violation of rights.

[@jetjazzdauntless218]

Very true. But citizens have little appreciation for the importance of it. Hell, listen to the criteria citizens employ when voting for POTUS.

[@JamesEhler]

I wouldn't be surprised if he does this all the time.

[@charlottamertz166]

Welcome to New World Order. Global Government, a world of lawlessness from the current corrupt regime.

[@LexiesLaw]

Put this Judge in front of his superiors & give him 4 minutes to explain why he shouldn't be fired!

[@Mike-01234]

Doesn't work that way he only can be removed by the Arizona state legislature by impeachment or be voted out of office.

[@MustSeeInside]

How long does it take to say it’s an elected position?

[@JaneDoe-tr5xy]

....to be fair, he should get 5 minutes

[@nikolaikalashnikov4253]

@@Mike-01234 ...Theoretically, the *_Prosecutors_* could charge him with Criminal Conduct & Criminal Intent.

[@LexiesLaw]

@@Mike-01234 okay, well then I hope they only use 4 minutes to decide.

[@clairefisher3132]

This Judge is about to be reported to the bar by over 336k people!

[@SecretSquaff]

336k idiots. The bar does not work that way. You'd just be making things worse.

[@saltybuckeye]

it'll be like 15 people

[@gigibeauchamp]

​@@saltybuckeyethat's still an incredible amount for one trial.

[@TaraBluee]

IMO the defendant has gotten lost in this.

[@TaraBluee]

@@gigibeauchamp This is huge

[@Azsg724]

It’s crazy how much we are losing our constitutional rights in plain sight

[@braddl9442]

now you know why judges fought so hard to keep cameras out of courts. They are corrupt.

[@potocatepetl]

you are just seeing it because now many trials are recorded. Imagine how it all went when courts were closed to the public!

[@patmoore7959]

Some people actually are fine having there rights taken 😢

[@albino5995]

Imagine being the defendant and you hear the judge trying to speed your defence along! I’d be fuming!

[@thegooddoctor2009]

Unless it's obvious the prosecution has bungled it up so bad that the judge wants you to end your arguments ASAP so he can find you not guilty.

[@cheriatkins8378]

My jaw dropped to the floor when he said, "Now you have 4 minutes!! 😳😲 Extremely unprofessional! Respect and get respected!!

[@DaftyBoi412]

It's like she's in school and been a naughty child the way the judge it talking. So so disrespectful! :O

[@kittikat2318]

Such a baby! He needs removed!

[@julesthecat.]

Absolutely repulsive!! I am beyond shocked

[@sqrley]

Cher: my comment mirrors yours.

[@rrose9117]

I was a courtroom clerk and I cannot imagine my judge doing this. I hope he is removed from the bench.

[@litrogue6328]

He took a stand against the racist murderer George Kelly. His defense should have been given NO time. He was being very fair.

[@concerncitizen6020]

Lets get 100s of people protesting until this horrible judge is removed from the bench

[@jetjazzdauntless218]

Good luck with that...

[@DarenMiller-qj7bu]

When did a protest ever work out in the people's favor?

[@SuperLoop7209]

Much as I support the right to peaceful protest, our idiotic politicians have made even that into nothing more than another tool for their own ends.

[@adamlarussa5243]

​@@DarenMiller-qj7bu Boston Tea Party.

[@rickb06]

​@@adamlarussa5243unfortunately we'll have to use force as our ancestors did, the elite fear nothing else, protesting is POINTLESS without the threat of FORCE.

[@jeffreyhowll1392]

If a judge can walk out of the courtroom, can the defendant?

[@SuperLoop7209]

I get the point you’re trying to make, but despite this judge being terrible at his job, there is still a very very big and obvious difference between the judge and any defendant, as well as what they may or may not do. As disrespectful as this judge was, it’s stated right in this video that technically that’s done fairly commonly. What was wrong was the way he went about it.

[@Sharles714]

This judge has created a hostile working environment for everyone involved.

[@missyfrederick808]

Yesss .across the country for GOD SAKE . I need a glass of beer Rn

[@deborl7278]

​@@missyfrederick808YEA BAYBEE

[@StellaChristelle]

He seems like he’s constipated and gas hemorrhoids .

[@athompson5089]

WOW! In cases of VERY BAD Jidges like this one - I’ve seen prosecutors stand up with defense. They don’t want an appeal if this ends in conviction. Especially on a case like this one that already has a lot of questions. This Judge is unreal. This is absolutely ridiculous! Wow

[@alygarden7879]

💯💯💯

[@EFL4952]

Judge should be removed from the bench period! What an unprofessional POS!

[@dudemorris7769]

It’s been going on for many decades & isn’t the first time & won’t be the last time.

[@HaVoKisthebetterSuMmErS]

This stuff typically ends in a reprimand or small fine...just like any other govermental institution, the judiciary sector is tightly knit and protects its own, of course as in anything there's always the undeniable which cannot be ignored and then you get a forced resignation or a unbenching

[@dsoule4902]

Oh please. War h the trial for yourself. You need the context and follow up

[@dsoule4902]

Btw defense attu Brenna Larkin used to fight MMA. Suggest to not Fck with her

[@9babyblu]

​@@dsoule4902 what's the trial called? Do you happen to know the summary... for context?

[@printpersist]

This right here is why we need cameras in the courtroom! I can’t imagine this incident would get attention if there wasn’t a video. It’s important to shed a light when our rights are violated by people in power and these video recordings help us do that.

[@johnclayton4620]

If anyone is still curious. The case was Arizona v. George Kelly. The 8 person jury deliberated with 7 voting for acquittal and 1 hold out for guilty, ending in a hung jury. The judge declared a mistrial and the prosecutor said they do not intend on retrying the case. Kelly shot and killed a migrant (among several) crossing his property near Nogales, AZ, claiming self defense.

[@wilsal2485]

Thanks

[@Beth-ie]

Oh dear... But thanks. I got a bad feeling here....

[@larryphelps6607]

sounds like you think it wasn't?

[@user-cn8wu2ok5s]

Thank you. This is a case that should have never been prosecuted!

[@susanwilson1962]

I'd have liked to hear the judge and lawyer. This guy talked the whole time.

[@CatalinaFOIA]

Judge needs to retire or be removed from serving.

[@ElGibby]

He needs to go to some corrupt country where they do kangaroo courts. He’d fit right in there. He doesn’t belong in any court in a civilised nation. What an appalling way to behave.

[@barbaramay1866]

I know. It felt like a slap in the face for me and I wasn’t even there. The defense attorney did not deserve to be shut down like that. Surely there must be something she can do to shut this judge down…find a away to get him removed. There is something wrong with him.

[@JuJu-16]

I think there needs to be an investigation into the Judges past court hearings

[@wendyc1902]

So I'm playing catch up and currently watching yesterday's stream of this case...they haven't broke for lunch yet. I haven't watched the video above but I just wanted to say, allegedly this judge doesn't have a law degree. I could be wrong, but in the pretrial hearings it came up somewhere on Robert Gouveia channel. He usually goes over everyone's credentials. Please feel free to correct me if you actually know. Meanwhile I'll go try to find where I heard this. ....Now I'll watch!

[@wendyc1902]

​​​@@ElGibby That's what America is turning into. I hope everyone is paying attention! Marxists have taken control of our courts...DA's and judges. The pretrial was so insane, the judge had the opportunity then to do the right thing and he didn't. The prosecution has had time to somewhat clean that up and probably helped the "witnesses" get their stories right. There is a high possibility that the men that claim they were there, weren't even there! That's the point the defense is trying to make and the judge conveniently used this moment to give his time limit speech. 🤨 This is no coincidence!

[@kellycorbelle7988]

Peter, I'm so glad that these judges are being hit by the sunlight of social media. I bet this judge has been operating in the dark for years with no pushback. Thank you.

[@soulsurvivor4499]

at this point where he says she has 4 minutes, he should be carted off to jail.

[@DerekHubbard]

Unbelievable misconduct from a judge.

[@lifewith9cats153]

Every AZ and national media outlet needs to be covering this story and this judge's despicable behavior.

[@deborahbates470]

😂 That’s a twist. Everyone tunes in expecting a political story about a rancher defending his land vs undocumented immigrants and suddenly we’re all watching a judge who doesn’t want to judge and will enact every type of restriction he can conjure up, including hissy fits like a 2-yr-old.

[@dsoule4902]

YES!!! Shout this case from the root tops !!! A rancher charged with killing an ilegal alien drug runner who was trespassing The ethnic Mexican LE screwed up royally-- trying to badger this old man & say he said something he hadn't said. Wait til defense pulls of the audio. YES SHOUT THIS VASE FROM THE ROOFTOPS

[@beachgirl4truth672]

I absolutely agree because judges are “ELECTED officials!!” Unfortunately, the main stream media/MSM, including all “local media outlets” are all owned by 6 major globalist corporations who no longer provide real “investigate reporting” for “We The People” in order to ensure our government and elected officials are honest and working on our behalf!! Instead, the MSM is BIASED and controlled by the 6 parent companies that own them, and the “news” they are allowed to disseminate to the public is heavily censored and controlled. Everyone eventually learned this during the last “health plandemic” as the MSM “pushed the narrative” dictated by the World Health Organization/WHO globalists and they withheld and even censored critical info about effective treatments that were saving lives, and they withheld and censored serious side effects with the jab!! The MSM has been weaponized against us to push out the SAME “globalist political agenda” these major corporate conglomerates support!! It’s SERIOUS guys, the WHO is in the process right NOW of FINALIZING a GLOBAL “International Pandemic TREATY” for the NEXT plandemic and our current administration SUPPORTS this treaty, and IF we sign on to it, the WHO (a foreign GLOBALIST organization) will dictate everything we in America do, including mandatory lockdowns again & masking, what medicines we can use, mandatory jabs, censorship again of what THEY deem as “misinformation,” etc., and Americans will LOSE their constitutional FREEDOMS and RIGHTS in making our OWN health decisions!! Not only that, but this “treaty” will allow the WHO to even dictate and control the “shipments” of critical supplies, goods and services during the next plandemic!!

[@Mike-01234]

It is being covered by lot of news outlets this is the George Kelly murder trial of a illegal immigrant who was on his ranch he shot and killed. I'm surprised no one here knows this. It's all over the news this judge walking out of court.

[@origamikiddo2625]

What is the name of this judge and/or case??

[@gia6582]

This judge is out of control. He shouldn't be allowed to rule another second. Unbelievable

[@olicorrivo3289]

Being annoyed doesnt preclude you from being fair.

[@douglastaylor43]

Judge's violating their oath need to be removed immediately and possibly jailed.

[@meca2387]

I’m a civil litigator (family law) and cannot imagine a judge imposing strict time limits on a final trial, let alone when a citizen’s freedom is at stake.

[@DaftyBoi412]

@@alexn8767 Who said anything about Juries?

[@jayking7818]

Especially when peoples due process rights are violated by automatic license suspension and their freedom taken away for not paying a debt!! It’s insanity that people would do that to their fellow American citizens!

[@ThatLawyerGuyAZ]

As a family law attorney, I must say, Arizona does a lot of time limits. You can use your time as you deem fit, but you only have so much time. A lot of times, the Courts do not like to give final trials over 3 hours (no matter how complex the case)

[@rebekahmurdock4185]

My family court trial past year, the judge allowed a surprise witness to jump into the hearing that was not sworn in or under oath, she took up half of my alloted time and then I was not given my time back, so I only got 15 min of a 1 hour trial to present my case and the opposing party was given 30 minutes. I appealed and the Court of Appeals said it was OK for Judge to do that, among many other mistakes Judge made. Courts are messed up here.

[@jlo7770]

​@@rebekahmurdock4185and people are still confused why a guy in got a bull dozer, covered it in armor, and went on a rampage destroying everything in their town. The whole court system is the biggest tax fraud scam in the world

[@kaynoism]

This is one of the clearest demonstrations of Judicial bias I've ever seen.

[@santiedormehl3042]

Like the NY Judges

[@kaynoism]

@@santiedormehl3042 I'm assuming you're referring to the current high profile case in New York and I would disagree. That does not show judicial bias as much as it shows the defendant's unwillingness to participate in the judicial process. The rulings against the defendant is simply because the defendant is not following proper procedure and simple doing everything they can to delay the trial by any means.

[@chilltarts]

​and what are your thoughts on the executive branch using federal institutions to attack an opposing political party? (For the record, I don't support Biden or Trump. I believe we need better candidates, congressional reform, and the abolution of corporate lobbying-- and thats just to start. But watching this administration illegally conspire to attack their leading opponent with ridiculous charges they only pursued for the reason that he is the leading opponent, is even more scary to me than what they are accusing Trump of doing.)

[@kaynoism]

@@chilltarts see that's the thing is that isn't what's happening. None of the charges pursued against Trump have anything to do with Biden or his DOJ. The charges are brought by various states with no direct connection to Biden. They aren't being brought by the US attorney general and I don't think their federal charges at all. So the idea that it's a political attack by the president to eliminate his opposing candidate is just not true. It's what Trump wants people to believe though. And I suppose it is working. And even if it was true, if Trump was Innocent it wouldn't matter. They aren't fabricating charges out of thin air. These are things Trump allegedly actually did. Whether they're small or large they are felony acts. Is it wrong for a prosecutor to try a felony case if there is evidence? No. Should Trump get a pass simply because he used to be president. Absolutely not.

[@jnc1771]

@@chilltarts being held accountable for past criminal or alleged criminal actions is not political in nature.

[@joewright6095]

This is why every court room should have cameras. If judges act like this knowing they are on film Imagine how they act when there is no proof of their behavior.

[@CatmandoTNR]

And "Judges" wonder why We the People have no faith left in the system.

[@ccan2087]

This cannot be a one off, on how the judge is in the courtroom, he needs to be reviewed on the criminal cases he has sat on.

[@LaLaLonna]

Yes, this calls into question all of his rulings.

[@nancygreen1655]

Agreed.

[@ozwaltreacts4709]

For sure

[@sophocles1198]

He's probably been doing this for years.

[@JasonH17]

All cases

[@Monica-le9oi]

The judge flat out lied to the jury. He said the break was so he could talk to the lawyers and the break length would depend on that conversation. He lied.

[@Lori.G.]

That is right!! Good point!!

[@dudemorris7769]

Go back and listen to what he said. Lol, he lied, isn’t going to cut it on any legal documents. He knew she was making a proffer & didn’t want to hear it. He knew full well she was going to ask him to recuse himself. He’s going about it as he was before the jury came in. He’s going to laugh with his buddies & say that he wasn’t going to sit and listen to her proffer the exact same she proffered when he gave her 4 minutes. He has no business remaining on this case, or being a judge, however, saying he lied isn’t going to matter in any way.

[@sandilou2U]

​@@dudemorris7769I am confused. You agree the judge lied yet you want to discredit their comment because you think it doesn't matter. They didn't say it mattered so where does your attitude come from?

[@Shooshie130]

It doesn’t matter because he told the jury something innocuous-a white lie, if anything. It’s not this jury’s job to hold this judge accountable-it’s the legal community and -if he is an elected judge, the citizens of that jurisdiction. He also gets held accountable by risking getting reversed on appeal.

[@gearmagnum]

Unless the break ended shortly after he walked out 🤷‍♀. The judge is a complete arsehole, but without knowing how long the break lasted, you can't say that was lie (I'm guessing it was, but just playing devils advocate). 😜

[@a.m.v.6938]

Can someone please explain how the judge is allowed to get away with this? I hope you have a follow up on the outrageous behavior from this crooked judge.

[@jlo7770]

It's called complete immunity. Basically judges can do whatever they want and there's nothing you can do about it. Luckily it was a hung jury, 7 voted not guilty one held onto guilty, hung jury so mistrial, prosecution said they're not going to retry him. Soo there's nothing the guy or lawyer can do because it was a mistrial anyway. That's your government at work bud, judges can do whatever they want and nothing you can do about it, and to think people think qualified immunity is bad for cops to have... judges can sentence you to death out of rage and you could be clearly innocent and the judge? Not a damn thing will happen to them. The only way to do anything is to get higher court system to find him guilty of civil rights violations but that'd require judges to rule against judges and they don't do that cuz like doctors in malpractice lawsuits they're all in a big circle jerk together and you ain't apart of their circle

[@systematic101]

@jlo7770 that’s something that should change. The constitution should apply here. No where does it say the constitution restricts government except judges and courtrooms. No part of government should be exempt from the constitution. I see the constitution as supreme law that applies to all public/government spaces.

[@jlo7770]

@@systematic101 lol it does apply, no one cares though. Judges have complete immunity. It means no matter what they can't be tries for their "mistakes"... thats why voting is soo important dude. And not just voting for your team, you need to know what individuals stand for not their color. Look at that ysl Rico case in Georgia... that judge has done some hard core illegal stuff the case will be thrown out, and hopefully the higher court systems will get him removed because the stuff he's doing is beyond illegal. Fani Willis is a joke of a da she needs to be voted out as well but since she's blue in a blue area they'll keep her in. The only change you'll get is by voting for the people who hold your same values. 10 minutes of research should give ya all the info you need about a person before you check a box next to their name. Judges sheriff's congress senate ect, they'll all lie to get votes but it's easy to see what they're about. Luckily the Supreme Court is full of trump appointed judges because they're the only ones that are reversing unconstitutional laws, they're also the only ones reversing garbage laws that 100% need to be kicked down to the states not the federal gov. The US gov is set up very well surprisingly, those dudes set up something really special and they knew all the issues that would arise or could arise, they were beyond crazy intelligent in setting up our gov. However since we have democratically elected state officials in a republic that means you're voting for people to make and uphold laws for you. That is why voting for the right people is so important, you're electing others to pass/uphold laws that you and everyone else abide by. Know who you're voting for and make sure they're the right person for what you want out of the country, that's all you can do.

[@Peg_Leg9n]

My question would be if we all know how incredibly inappropriate this judge is being in this case and violating the defense’s rights then tell me how do we hold him accountable and has anyone done that yet

[@joankamp4513]

Some goes from Trump’s case

[@systematic101]

I know how the founding fathers would have handled it

[@pineywoodslawandcrime]

@@joankamp4513🙄🙄🙄

[@pattyolson3842]

That judge is beyond disrespectful. He trampled on the rights of the defendant by not allowing her to adequately question a witness. Limiting her to 4 min was ridiculous!

[@santiedormehl3042]

​@@alexn8767No.He must follow the law.The first amendment

[@lauraford45]

​@alexn8767 it's ironic you say that he's within his rights to do so when he's literally not, but do carry on spouting bs

[@sunsensational]

This judge is a POS. Unbelievably outrageous. I’ve been practicing for 26 years. I’ve never seen anything like this.

[@causeeffect7624]

Never?

[@Tina-Trinity]

​@@causeeffect7624Did he stutter?

[@leannabedore]

😂😂😂​@@Tina-Trinity

[@potentiallyacommentor5648]

Context: At the start of the day he made mention on the record that a juror was having an issue with their employer, at a break before this he mentioned he had called the employer, and the duration of the trial was discussed. Other context: One of the first witnesses the prosecution called was the defendants wife, they spent 6 hours questioning her, attempting to impeach her, and cross their own witness(without seeking hostile status) before turning her over to the defense cross. Thus far all the prosecution witnesses have gone from experts, to "I don't know what that means" for the most simple of questions on cross. Also, they only run trial 4 days a week.

[@user-rc3pk4xy6r]

@@potentiallyacommentor5648Thats what alternate jurors are for.

[@wendymattson5345]

That judge acts like his shit don’t stink. So disrespectful. I have never seen this. Crazy that a judge could act like this. I really hope this judge get reported on. I’m just in shock. Scary shit when you’re getting defended and a judge takes your rights away because he thinks he can.

[@MrRoyclennan]

If I was on the jury I couldn’t find him guilty due to the bad ethics of the judge. I’d rather have a bad guy remain free than to help a judge destroy his ability to have a good defense. This judge needs to be disbarred.

[@joaopinto8906]

How are we supposed to believe that the justice system is fair when you have judges like this?

[@mallninja9805]

The system doesn't care what we believe. It exists to line the pockets of lobbyists and senators, and crush the citizens if they get too uppity about it.

[@beulahboi]

It's not.

[@thisisit333]

We need to push our legislators to fix the judicial system AND term limits!!! ⚖️🇺🇸

[@jayking7818]

The judicial system is anything but fair!!!

[@mcc9040]

The Defense attorney is a warrior. She remained solid while the judge tried to humiliate her. His behavior is atrocious. Judges can also face repercussions, can they not?

[@jickie511]

They can but they usually don't. That's why they act like Emperors

[@Karaunicorn]

I sure hope this judge gets held accountable!! The defendant's rights should never be violated by a hostile judge!

[@christinab2074]

Judges are ruining the judicial system across the nation. I’m only shocked that you are just now realizing this

[@mistyevans8160]

They can, but it is a bit harder, but absolutely can.

[@deirdrecorey3876]

Barely, they have JUDICIAL IMMUNITY.. Judges can get away with crap for 20 yrs. Judges can have 100s of ethics complaints & NOTHING HAPPENS. The WHOLE SYSTEM IS CORRUPT AND A MONEY GRAB..

[@tanyac3897]

What has happened to our justice system. Seems every judge has decided they can do what they want. This is insane.

[@rebekahmurdock4185]

That has been my experience in every hearing I have had in Arizona, and I have had many

[@MrProfessional777]

It's worse in Family Court! Ever wonder why there is no trial by jury in Family Court? The absence of the public watching breeds misconduct. Family Court is corrupt.

[@cavalierjourneyoflove]

That was absolutely horrific! Makes me wonder how many times he has done this???

[@RelentlessRadiance]

Immediately when the judge said 5 minutes and then now you have four minutes, made me believe the judge is extremely biased. I’m shocked. Now I want to go watch this trial! The judge is just sitting there staring at the defense attorney, waiting to cut her off! That’s wild. How are judges allowed to get away with that? Then walking out? Wild!!!!

[@esmannr]

How does it matter whether the detective goes to the person to be questioned, or he contacts another agency to question?

[@DebiQ1830]

Prosecutors said Monday they will not retry an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended last week with a deadlocked jury. The jurors in the trial of George Alan Kelly were unable to reach a unanimous decision on a verdict after more than two days of deliberation. Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Thomas Fink declared a mistrial on April 22. After the mistrial, the Santa Cruz County Attorney's Office had the option to retry Kelly - or to drop the case. "Because of the unique circumstances and challenges surrounding this case, the Santa Cruz County Attorney's Office has decided not to seek a retrial," Deputy County Attorney Kimberly Hunley told Fink Monday.

[@kelsiej7668]

This makes me sick to my stomach. No matter if this defendant is guilty or not, EVERYONE deserves a fair trial. This is a joke.

[@ItsJustMeAbbey]

Agreed! And, imo, the Prosecutor should be equally disgusted if not more than the public.

[@TTCook603]

Innocent until proven guilty. The judge was in effect doing this to an innocent person.

[@kabbystevens5167]

The defense lawyer has absolutely NO reason to be embarrassed by the behavior of the judge. He needs to be embarrassed.

[@nightknight6947]

judge sabotaged the prosecution in response to them taking too long

[@peterstockhausen8806]

This Judge should never be allowed to enter a courtroom again other than as a defense witness. And he should be disbarred

[@sophiewhite3140]

Locals should PEACEFULLY protest outside the court house every single day because of this, until the judge steps down.

[@sammerjay8128]

Our whole nation should protest this judge, as he is depriving people of their rights. which is a crime. What the corrupt govt officials do to one of us, they do to ALL of us.

[@sallyannchappell5671]

I hope the defence aren’t embarrassed. The one person who should be embarrassed is the judge.

[@BlackStump172]

I imagine that Defence are livid , not embarrassed !

[@mrsmartypants_1]

Are you people British? In the US it’s spelled “defense”.

[@sallyannchappell5671]

@@BlackStump172 This was a reply to LYN saying the defence was embarrassed. I too thought they would be livid as well and furthermore the judge should be embarrassed by his behaviour.

[@sallyannchappell5671]

@@mrsmartypants_1 well spotted. I am Australian which uses British spelling quite often. My autocorrect or correct options, would have changed it or suggested changes according to Australian spelling. For example, it changes colour from color to colour.

[@mrsmartypants_1]

@@sallyannchappell5671 It seems like a lot of British and Australian folks watch our trials.

[@Rowgue51]

You could tell when the judge said "bring in the jury" all those attorneys sitting at the prosecution table knew instantly this was a train wreck and the entire trial had just been rendered essentially pointless. If he's convicted it's absolutely going to get overturned on appeal and they know it.

[@Swampfox42]

I’ll be voting this arrogant, unethical judge off the bench ASAP

[@Katmcali]

I am speechless after watching this disrespectful judge.

[@childtimematters513]

First: Make a record that the Judge walked out. Definitely should have put more on the record.

[@geelee1977]

Another example of how judges in this country have WAY too much UNCHECKED power.

[@Boggyboytad]

That judge needs to be disbarred. Thats completely ridiculous😮

[@indirastone7382]

The Judge is unprofessional, biased & sassy. He did infringe on the criminal defendant’s rights. He needs to be removed from the Bench

[@noneayourbusiness5149]

Right up there with the Judge on the Rittenhouse case. Needs to be removed after this level of unprofessional behavior.

[@JamieDoe472]

I hope that the appellate Court actually watches the video. I would hate for this judge to be able to claim that he truly did not hear her. Her question was "Judge can you hear me?" It is quite clear by watching the video what his intention was. I worry it might be lost in translation through text. Well maybe not lost, but having the waters muddied enough to where the judge can tell the appellate Court that he simply didn't hear her, and he'd like the court to give him the benefit of the doubt based on what he's done in the past in similar situations.

[@Amanda-dq2kf]

I’d be shocked if the appellate court (assuming it’s appealed) doesn’t find that this judge acting improperly. This is judicial misconduct.

[@kattykat9600]

Did you mean the DA on the Rittenhouse case? @@noneayourbusiness5149

[@Faladaena]

@@noneayourbusiness5149 I guess you were rooting for that POS assistant DA, Binger? Nuff said, GTFOH...

[@bobbicatt]

I wonder if this will ever be part of “ judges who ruined their careers in 5 minutes or less”?

[@rtjrecording]

The Judge is obligated to protect the rights of the defendant.

[@braddl9442]

The more cameras we get in COURTs the more we learn that the judges are corrupt as hell.

[@melb4jd245]

This judge is completely unprofessional and needs to be reprimanded.

[@No_contest]

That was one of the most flagrant misuses of authority I've ever witnessed from a judge. No matter how a lawyer might behave, the judge's fundamental role in the courtroom is to uphold the integrity of the trial process.

[@robertdillon9989]

This judge needs to retire and so does half the Supreme Court! the judiciary is out of control in this country, people who are absolutely unqualified have been appointed, and we are in bad shape

[@goodfeather16]

This should be considered a mistrial by the judge.

[@beautybeagles6982]

Absolutely disgusting behaviour from the judge.

[@Gumbatron01]

The prosecution should join with the defence in filing a joint motion for the recusal of the judge. When prosecutors and judges team up to infringe defendants rights you are at a grave risk of utterly destroying the justice system.

[@dareneq1]

If I'm on that jury, my verdict is not guilty.

[@a_lucientes]

This person has no right or reason being a judge.

[@lindajohnson7675]

The Judge also said "I'll stay in here with the lawyers." Then released the jury. THEN he walked out. So, he lied to the jury! I'm embarrassed this is my state. I'll have to look into what happened.

[@merichase9627]

I appreciate your anger on behalf of this attorney and her client.

[@peterstockhausen8806]

The Judge owes the defendant 1 million dollars for every dollar spent by the defense attorney.

[@robdailey]

This is a perfect example of why judicial immunity needs to be limited or removed.

[@jilliansmaniotto2326]

14:01 honestly, if I’m the PROSECUTOR I’m joining in with defense counsel’s objection. any conviction is getting overturned at this point - no question.

[@jilliansmaniotto2326]

yikes… setting time limits on a criminal trial is almost certainly an automatic appellate smackdown. holy hell.

[@ellybean5868]

Appelate smackdown lol! 😆 I love the name Jillian. I was going to name my child Jillian if I had a girl, but had boys...

[@Rae777]

I’ve never seen judges in any case limit the time someone could examine a witness. They may give overall time limits, but it’s the attorney’s discretion on how they use it. Only time I’ve seen time limits used like that is during closing. It’s super bizarre. Maybe others have seen that but how it’s allowed at all

[@jilliansmaniotto2326]

@@Rae777 yeah, i’ve seen overall time limits - but only in civil cases. I deal with them pretty frequently in my civil and work comp cases. but i’ve never once seen it in a criminal case. and certainly never limits on questioning a specific witness. the risk of 6th amend violation is way too high when it comes to placing time limits on a criminal defendant’s case. most judges have the forethought, patience, and professionalism to recognize that that risk isn’t worth the potential time saved.

[@jilliansmaniotto2326]

@@ellybean5868 ha I definitely didn’t appreciate this name as a child, but I love it now. though I generally just go by Jill since my last name is already a doozy. gotta give people a break where I can 😂

[@MoreCoffeePlease.]

He also blatantly punished the defendant by further restricting the cross because he didn’t like his attorney’s rebuttal. This isn’t a child getting tv time taken away, ffs! Atrocious. I literally gasped.

[@IrishPotato86]

This judge should be disbarred. His judgement shouldn’t be based on his feelings or mental state. He is supposed to be a non biased party to mediate between the two attorneys and ensure the defendant gets a fair trial and both sides are practicing law by the rules.

[@Gidget_Lynn]

This judge makes my blood boil!!!!!! 😡 This persons rights were violated and the lawyers on both sides should be furious!!

[@cathywestholt5324]

That judge needs to be removed and sanctioned. Judge Darrow needs to teach him how to be a judge!

[@crayonwriter]

I dont think you can be removed and sanctioned cause who cares abt the sanctioning if you been fired. Haha

[@nadinekeating3255]

The only two trials I've seen with Judge Darrow were Darryl Brooks, and that Jessie woman who poisoned her "friend" with eye drops. She was great in the eye drop murder trial, but she had absolutely zero control over her courtroom during the Darryl Brooks trial. He pretty much did and said whatever he wanted to, he spoke to witnesses anyway he wanted, asked questions he wasn't allowed to ask witnesses, cussed and yelled at the prosecutor *and* even her! He had no respect for the judge, for the court, the witnesses, victims and their families. He banged on the table, he said things in front of the jury that the judge had already warned him not to do, etc. I don't think that particular trial showed an example of a confident judge who's in control of their courtroom.

[@crayonwriter]

@@nadinekeating3255 he was his own attorney, he had way more leeway, and she had less things she could do because he was the defendant and attorney, which limits what a judge can do. Just the facts.

[@ericquickle8220]

@@crayonwriterexactly. She would finally kick him out for a little, to show she’d reprimand him and she’s still in control. But t it was all just for the official records and basically just guaranteeing his appeals would all get denied. Shows the judge gave him any/ever opportunity to do right and he could understand that. Judge gave him all the rope in the building and he just hung himself every minute of trial

[@AmandaBooBerry]

@@nadinekeating3255 But, what she did do... was protect a criminal defendant's rights. Sometimes that's paramount to looking like you have control over them. Brooks has no shot on appeal. He was afforded every opportunity to represent himself. Even the written record will show that. Yes, she took extra time to do so. Taxpayers and family don't want a do over.

[@johnqpublic5350]

I saw this judge live. My first reaction was he just voided the defenses ability to get a rigorous defense.

[@sallygreene2847]

Who is this judge?

[@amandasailsbury1878]

This judge needs to be disqualified. He is on a power trip. He has no business on that bench. I cannot believe she didn't state on the record that he just got up and left.

[@MaryKlutz]

Thank you for taking a strong stand on this. I’m sure it means so much for other lawyers. And defendants.

[@kimmaggart3578]

Somethings not right. ! Seems like judge is in it with the police!!! He is entitled to a fair defense and this is not that! Lawyer is Amazing and strong ! You go girl!!

[@sammerjay8128]

Kind of like he's part of the blue line gang...

[@lelitaarano810]

I like this lawyer ask question to the biased Judge. Great statement.

[@amf004]

This is shocking he needs to be removed from the bench

[@ruzefosho]

Name the judge. They aren't private citizens.

[@mgilmore5931]

Welcome to the (NEW) American Judicial System!

[@kimberlyhackbarth5320]

BEYOND DISRESPECTFUL! He should be barred!😡

[@user-lr7bz3bb7i]

DISbarred.

[@crystalmackenzie-ne8fy]

This judge needs to retire

[@Tinmann_77]

He was voted in just a few years ago.

[@dudemorris7769]

@@Tinmann_77more than a reason for him to recuse himself or retire. He’s not cut out for the bench if he’s not respectful to the Defense atty. He also needs to lose his law license so he can never take on another case.

[@beachgirl4truth672]

He should be removed from the bench and LOSE his retirement benefits!! If an innocent man/woman is wrongly found guilty because this POS judge DENIED them their RIGHT to a FAIR trial, this judge would be responsible for causing them to lose THEIR freedom AND access to THEIR RETIREMENT, so this judge should lose no LESS!!

[@Lavender-blue80]

He doesn’t need to retire. He needs to be fired.

[@dudemorris7769]

@@beachgirl4truth672absolutely agree! He should never be able to use his law license, even on the outside of a court room. He has no business having a law license when he’s directly violating a person’s constitutional rights to a fair trial & due process.

[@MICHAELANDERSON-pc6gg]

What a 'jerk' of a Judge! He needs to take that chip off of his shoulders. No matter if he is guilty or not. He needs to be disqualified down the road.

[@CMamaT9]

This judge needs disciplinary actions taken against him.

[@markandcindihoskins6925]

Unbelievable!!! He should be removed from the bench!!! 😡

[@Tinmann_77]

He was voted in to his position. In a county that is 85% Hispanic and 90% Democrat.

[@stephenmarcus7051]

He should be sanctioned

[@iMatti00]

@@Tinmann_77- It’s difficult to believe that such a small county is not majority Republican. But that said, there are different kinds of Democrats. Just like there are different types of Republicans, some are sane and some are acorns that worship pumpkins as their lord and savior.

[@kelly73]

@@iMatti00 Most are just sheep, following the "leader." No one can think critically for themselves anymore. Logic & reality is nonexistent in these people's minds. They are too busy being "triggered" by daily life, demanding the world coddle them because of it. It's disgusting and pathetic.

[@basicallyno1722]

@Tinman_77 it really wouldn’t be the first time a judge was voted in based on voter ignorance OR lack of choices. Often times there is only one judge to vote in on ballots. This could be the case here.

[@user-ee8mc6bt4m]

Who is that Judge??? He needs to lose his job!!!

[@sammerjay8128]

Fink is his last name, he's in AZ

[@JAKASHA420]

That judge needs to be removed from the bench and jailed for going against the Constitution. He's a lousy judge and a lousy person all around.

[@megkiely0128]

Can’t anything legally be done to this crazy judge?!

[@CatalinaFOIA]

Yes, he could be disqualified under the Code of Judicial Conduct.

[@Paul-fq4mm]

The worst that would happen is he will be allowed to retire and enjoy all his money and the lives he's potentially ruined in his career over his GOD mentality..

[@sicilyny5375]

No he needs to be removed trampling over defense like this.

[@clairefisher3132]

I feel like all his cases should be re examined asap.

[@loricancilla3043]

Can't believe this judge and his actions. Should be up for investigation and/or sanctions. At minimum, put on record a request for disqualification.

[@mimielliott8052]

Wow he was blatantly unprofessional.. good thing there’s cameras..

[@merchernel123]

Deg. He doesn't respect anyone's rights, it seems like. He's just making it up as he goes. He is disgracing (not a word) that robe and the constitution. He's not a judge. He's on a power trip in this clip and it's painful, honestly.

[@stevenglock]

As a fellow defense lawyer, I enjoy your no BS videos and narratives. Keep it up

[@SamanthaLeigh7]

He sounds like an annoyed dad scolding a child. "You now have FOUR minutes!" My God, this man should NOT be a judge!

[@brittaneymcgillem3853]

Nor a father 🤷🏼‍♀️ IMO

[@user-cn8wu2ok5s]

Actually he sound more like a spoiled child not a father

[@randyhance4477]

If this judge is not reprimanded i have questions for the people in charge

[@shirleyolivas1228]

Judges acting like jerks should not be allowed! Mistrial!!!

[@jenniferdunlop4443]

Would the Judge dare treat a man this way? It just reeks of misogyny.

[@SIX6SIXer]

5 minutes for cross but 20 minutes for a break? wow

[@jamess.6767]

I should not have watched this just before bed. My blood is boiling and now it’s hard to calm down.