'You Suspended Half Of His Sentence': Graham Presses Nominee About Sentencing For Pedophile

At today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) questioned Julia M. Lipez, nominee to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit, about her past sentencing record.
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[@JackSafalot-zm1ut]

Lipez should not only not be approved as a Federal Judge ,she should be removed as a judge period!!!!

[@tester3x]

But these hearings are pointless and she will get confirmed. Waste of tax money.

[@DIgitusSmartas]

She shouldnt be a judge at football game let alone court judge

[@janeg8274]

AMEN!!!!!

[@monotech20.14]

Wonder why Graham cut off her answer?

[@monotech20.14]

Do know how judges get on the bench? Obviously not.

[@billcarr6289]

This judge should be in jail. This type of judge is whats wrong in our country

[@monotech20.14]

Wonder why Graham cut off her answer?

[@bigdave4863]

A Judge does NOT have to follow the Prosecution's sentencing recommendations! This woman is useless as a judge!

[@johneasler9967]

As a human being

[@dantheanimator5072]

Just like the most high paid judge in Atlanta……. Who just got arrested for beating up cops 🤦‍♂️ when you elect clowns, you get a clown show

[@kingjamesgorden3]

This is who this admin picks for these positions. Sec/Energy-never worked in energy Sec/Labor-never owned a business Sec/Interior-never owned land Sec/Treasury-never worked outside of education or government. NO BUSINESS EXPERIENCE Sec/Land Management-eco warrior who sold out her friends to escape prison. Sec/Transportation-“pothole Pete” never worked in transportation These people they have chosen are for ideology, degrees, and because they will be yes people. Not for quality, not for experience, and NOT for the reason they will follow the rule of law.

[@BlessedChild7]

And a completely useless human being as well

[@ShaggyRogers1]

The entire point of being a judge is that the JUDGE is making all the decisions. The prosecution can recommend no probation and 20 hours of community service, but the judge can still give the full max incarceration penalty. Trying to pass the buck as a judge is weak.

[@user-hv7kt9zc3m]

Why do all biden nominees have bad pasts

[@CoolGuyMcGruff]

DEI

[@dantheanimator5072]

They are easy to control since they are already compromised. Why would they want to try and win over an asset who has morals and fears god when you can get assets that say “ok, whatever you want. Just give me a money bag and a promise not to charge me with that crime that I def did do”

[@patrickstribling]

Do you really need to ask? The real question is what are they going to do about it? And I believe we all know the answer to that.. bring back capital punishment, then we might see some changes..

[@maxwelltodman7211]

Because democrats want to undermine the federal courts because they can’t undermine the Supreme Court .

[@lauragundry607]

Not past. Currently bad.

[@ttfahd]

democraps drool over these people

[@darwinmoen9248]

Why do the democrats always bring these types of judges to be confirmed.

[@MrBudcole]

Because they are trying to DESTROY this country - period! That's not PART of the plan - it IS the plan!

[@monotech20.14]

Why did Graham cut off her answer? Hell why didn't any Republican liar let them finish their answer.

[@Stevedrums741]

This judge is a perfect example of how lazy the system is and how kids and decent people have no legal recourse. It's absolutely disgusting.

[@mjp5318]

These people should be reviewed and removed and barred for making rulings like this .

[@mt9567]

She obviously has more compassion for the criminals then the victims. Whether for good reasons or bad, it doesn't matter. It's not her job to grant mercy, but to judge and sentence according to the law.

[@sammigiancana2926]

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”

[@YUMLiberalTears]

The wood chipper should not be off the table for judges like this and the people they enable.

[@joswenson8285]

So agree!!

[@billyjamison5265]

Hard to believe this is what is currently being put on our judicial benches.

[@jeffknott2771]

Pathetic excuse for a judge. She should be removed from the bench.

[@DavidRib-yy3th]

She needs to be fired

[@kathrynmiller9622]

She needs to be removed from the bench ASAP.

[@michaelnoviello6302]

I cant believe how twisted and screwed up these nominees are.....God almighty, the situations are ridiculous!

[@joe9378]

the vote should be NO on this one also.

[@efstratiosdiakoniarakis9517]

The real problem is.................WHO SELECT THOSE DISGRACE NOMINEES ? And REMOVE HIM ! So far the most of NOMINEES under this disgrace ADMINISTRATION are SICKENING !

[@hollybizzle813]

These people should not be charge of anything

[@rossi6113]

Just breath taking.

[@user-ok5xp3fv9g]

If she has children, he should be required to live with her family.

[@mikes9759]

I don't think we have seen any nominees the democrats have come up with that come close to being qualified for a judge position anywhere in our country!!!!

[@joswenson8285]

NOT ONE!!

[@jiml5837]

Soft on crime, not a choice of mine.

[@jacktomasek7171]

The " Rino Republicans ", and that means you Graham, should not only talk the talk but walk the walk ! BLOCK ALL BIDEN JUDICIAL NOMINEES ! PERIOD !

[@N0tyoursunfl0wer]

It makes me sick to my stomach hearing what the pedophile did to those poor girls. How this sick freak could even sentence him to only 12 years is beyond me, absolutely disgusting.

[@JLU55]

Maddening!!😱... why don't you ask her, what sentence would you give that Animal if it was, her, her mother or her child that he did this too. Would it be the same?!!!

[@edman1015]

She does not need to be a judge - ever

[@ffjsb]

Should've been 20 years.

[@glennrussell7765]

Graham at his best and he is still a mess.

[@eriklarson2066]

Voters, vote out these Rinos. Lindsey Graham is the worst person in congress behind mitch

[@user-ln6re2rz5l]

These women are sick

[@garyhope3731]

She’s evil, making a Dalmatian coat in her spare time?

[@marcoscastro1398]

Wao she shuld be dismissed

[@pamlatham2762]

I guess you can stand on the corner and get a judges license. They are just as bad as the criminal.

[@Solodolo18]

Thank you God for everything protecting me and bringing me my justice amen amen amen 🙏

[@DMAC1301]

So she thinks it’s correct to give a child sexual predator a lesser sentence why? If judges gave the other side what they ask for then why even have a hearing? If you are trying to get you client off you ask for whatever you can manage to get. What a ride judge.

[@theresaprice3723]

What the hell with this Judge 😢

[@mini30coupe]

These karens in their roles are all failures and identical when questioned .

[@sharoncollins7983]

Lot of good? In Texas we always want the maximum, life no parole!

[@michaeldavid6284]

The epitome of the compassionate, progressive, activist jurist.

[@NecessaryDramaAddictionNDA]

Why do people keep getting put through who are THIS type of person…why?

[@joswenson8285]

They WON'T ANSWER THAT!!!

[@daveparsons6915]

He should’ve had the book throw that him and the sentence should’ve been double down, hard labor…!!!

[@margaretpiner4749]

This is sick 😭 jail her with him !!! 😢😢😢 I pray they don't further career 🙏🙏🙏

[@aarontillery26]

Close the border

[@mandymac74]

NO! NO! NO!

[@tonymaroni8773]

This excuse of a Judge is totally unfir to wear the robes of Justice.

[@raedgaj3878]

How the hell do these people get their jobs, utterly incompetent, have some remorse for the victims & respect for the family ffs.

[@randyjohnsen346]

They do not care about SO’s. I guarantee she follows all mandatory minimums for drugs. Many of the problems in America come from the fact that most of us have been abused as kids.

[@WhiteCottages]

Orthodontic care is needed here

[@angiewhite9430]

She should be in jail 😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@danielernst3685]

Well yea when the corruption checks started rolling in everything else went out the window . Audit her

[@Unncle_Ruckus]

"I would've held her accountable, but there was a man near her at any point, ever so, clearly, he's the one to blame and she's guiltless." -feminists

[@joramaris1700]

I love 💕 Senator Lindsay Graham.

[@monotech20.14]

Wonder why Graham cut off her answer?

[@mairafiee4929]

😮😮😮OMG

[@teamdawson1]

If this was your child, what would you recommend? Leniency?

[@deankoerth9298]

What will Tester of Montana do? Vote to confirm of course!

[@WY-83001]

Judges are supposed to do as their name implies. If they follow recommendations per se, what value do they have?

[@ianmangham4570]

Threatened my butt

[@richardkosoff711]

I wonder if these judges are so sympathetic towards the criminals because they know that they have worse skeletons in their closet and feel guilty themselves. Probably not. More likely, they just have no shame

[@toni6053]

Ah, her, this woman is a poor excuse for a woman, let alone a judge.

[@cailin8580]

Is that Data behind him? 😂

[@edtekk]

Does she have children?

[@adamweingart7570]

All hacks

[@user-rn1sl9bt8s]

I would love to ask this nominee one gram question if you screw up while you're on the bench by giving people less sentence to get out of jail earlier do you think you should have your ass thrown in jail and would you prefer a man's jail over a woman's jail because quite frankly I think you should have to go to a man's prison myself

[@emerson-lf7ow]

She's obviously influenced by European style light sentencing Sweden , UK and also Australia .

[@janhviljoen]

The 'adjustable glasses, the subject of an accompanying advertisement, is pure rubbish. Don't get sucked in!

[@chrisbrimhall1613]

No on both

[@jerryijames9553]

Good afternoon, Trump Trump Trump 2024!

[@DanielSmith-lv5ed]

How could you sentence someone based on word or assumptions? And thats how killers are formed... Listen to the first 1:20 seconds if that. Idk

[@1900intz]

Oh well, that’s the left for you.

[@mikeadams8027]

She is right BUT judges don't have to accept the plea deal NOR the sentence and can impose their own. The folks think peterfiles should be a protected class. Look at what Germany did regarding CP laws.

[@AngelicaLady]

They Should be properly educated about mind control so we can see who's really the pedophiles and who's being set up and framed look like some

[@jimerrigo7142]

she should be working in Burger King

[@joswenson8285]

Wouldn't trust her there either!!

[@karlmcarthur8794]

D B

[@jacibea]

Vile woman

[@Puchiaca69]

And trump go in jail 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@austinzimmer4021]

Not against him, but “you drunk homie?”

[@user-xt7nm6ic7e]

🙏💌😇🌏🇱🇷👍

[@midwestcharm]

Graham is talking to her like he didn't participate in war crimes himself. Weird

[@gusloader123]

@midwestcharm: ....oh boy.... 🙄😒 What war crimes do you think Senator Graham committed? He was an attorney with the J.A.G. of the Air Force Reserve (or Air National Guard). Lying is a bad thing. Bearing False Witness is a crime. If you have proof that he committed a "War Crime" ,,,, then report it to the senior J.A.G. Officer of the U.S.A.F., otherwise, you should remove your post before Senator Graham sees it and he takes you to court for lying about him.

[@AnthonyJohnston-up3lk]

Why cause of a weak president put the blame where it should be

[@cliffordbuttle4529]

She’s answering like she’s live on mars 🎉🎉🎉

[@petericyou856]

He first job is the safety of the public,,,, dereliction of duty sack her recall all her cases

[@peterpilipenko7057]

terrible nominee

[@Hugh_G_Rection.560]

I kinda like Lindsey Graham and all but is he drunk here?

[@FrankieDee-hc8ji]

*"So far, the Democrat Majority in the Senate has confirmed 132 federal judges nominated by President Joe Biden. The Senate has NOT DENIED ANY of Biden's judicial nominees."* .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

[@johnherold7289]

It's the g.o.p. The party of ME's! And the HELL with U.S.! Pointing/ Giving U.S. the Finger again!

[@YUMLiberalTears]

Your bot farm should pay you less. This is really bad.

[@davidcarpenter8741]

Toucher

[@DeborahSch]

@@YUMLiberalTears Lol. I was just thinking the same. 😂😂😂

[@noneyabizz8337]

Ew, imagine posting that comment on this topic.

[@AnthonyJohnston-up3lk]

I bet you are a diaper sniper too

[@kencole781]

Lindsey Graham is kind of a snake in the grass they only bring him out when they can you use him???? Flip floppy lindsay!😮😮😊