After many years on the county court bench, and as a steady, comforting and familiar presence on the sixth floor of the REGIB, Judge Ed Newman has called it a career. We congratulate him and wish him well in retirement.
We did not have many cases before Judge Newman, but he is clearly a Miamian through and through and was known for his kindness, fairness and patience on the bench. You cannot ask much more from a Judge.
Did you know: If you ever have to go to Bascom Eye Hospital- which is a short walk from the REGJB- it is on the corner of Ed Newman Street (NW 17th street).
As many know, Judge Newman played football for the Miami Dolphins as a sixth round draft pick in 1973 (yes, he missed the perfect season). He played for 12 seasons until a knee injury in 1984 ended his career, He had previously overcome thyroid cancer while playing. He went to three super bowls with the Dolphins, winning one in his first season over the hapless Vikings who were destined to lose four super bowls. He was a pro bowl selection three times.
We will go out on a limb and say in the long and storied history of the REGJB there may never ever be another Judge to sit on the bench who played in three super bowls.
Judge Newman enrolled in law school at night while still playing football, and graduated in 1987 and was elected to the bench in 1995 with the memorable slogan "Tough on the Field...Tough on the Bench".
Trivia- name the professional football player who sat on the US Supreme Court and name the professional football player who sat on a state court supreme court bench.
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| Judge Ed Neman, unknown individual, and Tony Nathan at retirement party in REGJB this week. Christopher Green is your NEW county court judge. In a closely watched appointment, former Dade PD Christopher Green was appointed to the county court bench. Green's name went to the Governor along with current county court judges Jeff Kolokoff and Scott Janowitz, who both came up on the short end of this year's judicial elections and were trying to hang on and sought an appointment to this seat, but to no avail. It's a cruel business this judicial election stuff. |
The person in the middle of the picture is senator Ted Cruz, duh!
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ReplyDeleteWhizzer White ?
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ReplyDeleteTHE CAPTAIN RESPONDS:
Byron Whizzer White was an Associate Justice of SCOTUS and he played in the NFL. Amazing man. Drafted in the first round as a RB (picked fourth). Played one year in the NFL in 1938. Then in 39 went to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar and then to Yale Law. Came back and played in the NFL in 40 and 41. Then went to fight in WW2 in the Navy. After leaving the Navy went back to law school and of course graduated first in his class from Yale.
Alan Page was on the Minnesota Supreme Court. He played D line for the Vikings and played against Judge Newman in Super Bowl VIII. FINS WIN 24-7.
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Byron whizzer White was the easy answer. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
ReplyDeleteAlan Paige is the more difficult answer. He was part of the famed Purple People Eaters defense.
The person is Brian Tannebaum. Yes he looks like asshole Ted Cruz and he has a pic of him with Ted Cruz.
ReplyDeleteRumpster… why no post on Mark Blumstein JQC complaint?
ReplyDeleteBecause he lost and I don’t kick people when they are down. Do I look like a Prosecutor or a judge to you?
ReplyDeleteUmmm I know my humor is above most readers’ comprehension. Bryant T was one of the first readers of this blog and spread the news about our existence. We consider him a long time friend of the blog.
ReplyDeleteBoth on and off the field Ed Newman has demonstrated great effort in all his endeavors. Always a gentleman in the court he always tried to do the right thing. I will miss him. I wish him and his lovely wife a long and happy retirement.
ReplyDeleteI was a prosecutor in front of Judge Newman many years ago. He was a great judge - and often ruled against me. He was practical; a perfect judge for both ASAs and PDs to begin their careers in front of. Much like a tough coach, he expected you to work and perform, but was never mean or cruel. I never saw him give a defendant one more day in jail than was warranted. He is a good man, I am sorry to see him retiring, but happy for him as well.
ReplyDeleteI was sworn in by Judge Newman and just a week after starting the PDs I had my first trial before him. I ended up in his division for about 18 months and even though we got into it quite a few times, I have some great memories from that time and learned a few things.
ReplyDeleteThere is no deep state there is no deep state the is no deep state. Kennedy trump Kennedy trump Kennedy trump.
ReplyDeleteEd had some “moments” but, deep inside there is a good guy.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes from Judge Newman as we approach this holiday season. My best memories are with those of you who worked with me at the court over the last 28 years. The voyage was amazing, and I thank you all for the chance to travel with you. As I wind down, I see this shout-out from Rumpol. Thanks. Keep up the good work. Captain too. Today is my last day. Will love and miss you all.
ReplyDeletePerseverance! Chris Green has been applying for any available seat for I think at least 15 years. Kudos to him for not letting the rejection cause him to quit. The glorious county court seat is his!
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