We have always been proud of the fact that we publish dissenting opinions (no matter how misguided) from our own.
Perhaps Miami's most loyal Heat Fan, certainly the most loyal Heat Fan that wears black robes to work, has seen fit to email us about the Heat's come from behind victory in Denver Sunday night.
Reprinted with her permission, Judge Colodny Rubs It In:
Here I sit in my office wearing my HEAT jersey under my robe. (Don’t tell Sayfie!) I was tickled to learn that after many years removed from the Criminal Bench that I made the Justice Blog for a positive reason – my undying obsession with the MIAMI HEAT! I am grateful for the shout-out!
As you can imagine, I am beyond ecstatic with our journey to the Finals. Its been a long fought battle this season, but I am confident that the team is ready to win 4 more. (I predict the series will got to 6…and we win on our home court!)
My superstitious nature prohibits me from making public statements regarding the HEAT fandom of others. The true #HEATLIFERS know who they are! We have suffered through a lot to get to this point -- Alonzo’s kidney issues, the 1988-89 15 win season, Referee Scott Foster – to name a few.
Whether a #HEATlifer or a bandwagoner – LET’S GO HEAT!!!!
Be well, Rumpole!
See you at the parade down Biscayne Boulevard!
YC
Rump, as one of your biggest fans (in good times and bad, so not disloyal, lol), I’m glad Judge Colodny said first what I was thinking. And David Troyer too (a close-to contemporary of mine). A bigger “royal we” would tone down the Heat hating and at least acknowledge win-lose-draw, this team - as many opponents and commentators recently acknowledged - just doesn’t quit. And if only for that, you should reconsider just a bit - just sayin … Go Heat !!!
ReplyDeleteAnd … I forgot to mention … without an injured 20 point per game scorer (Herro), and Victor Oladipo, who for awhile was showing flashes of his once All-Star form.
ReplyDeleteTHE CAPTAIN REPORTS:
ReplyDeleteCommission: Florida judge should be reprimanded for conduct during Parkland school shooting trial
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida judge who oversaw the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz should be publicly reprimanded for showing bias toward the prosecution, failing to curtail “vitriolic statements” directed at Cruz's attorneys by the victims' families and sometimes allowing “her emotions to overcome her judgement,” a state commission concluded Monday.
The Judicial Qualifications Commission found that Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer violated several rules governing judicial conduct during last year's trial in her actions toward Cruz's public defenders. The six-month trial ended with Cruz receiving a receiving a life sentence for the 2018 murder of 14 students and three staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School after the jury could not unanimously agree that he deserved a death sentence.
The 15-member commission found that Scherer “unduly chastised” lead public defender Melisa McNeill and her team, wrongly accused one Cruz attorney of threatening her child, and improperly embraced members of the prosecution in the courtroom after the trial's conclusion.
The commission, composed of judges, lawyers and citizens, acknowledged that “the worldwide publicity surrounding the case created stress and tension for all participants.“
Regardless, the commission said, judges are expected to “ensure due process, order and decorum, and act always with dignity and respect to promote the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.”
“In limited instances during this unique and lengthy case, Judge Scherer allowed her emotions to overcome her judgement,” the commission said in its report to the Florida Supreme Court, which will make the final decision.
Scherer announced last month that she would be retiring from the bench on June 30. The commission said the resignation was not part of any deal struck with the judge. The commission report said that Scherer acknowledged during her testimony that her conduct during the trial “fell short” of what's expected of judges and that “her treatment of members of the defense team was at times not patient, dignified or courteous.”
Scherer, a 46-year-old former prosecutor, was appointed to the bench in 2012 and the Cruz case was her first capital murder trial. Broward County’s computerized system randomly assigned her Cruz’s case shortly after the shooting.
CAPTAIN OUT .......
I was wrong. I predicted Liz resigned to avoid a public JQC battle. Turns out, the JQC couldn't stand her bullshit and unloaded on her. Good riddance Liz!
ReplyDeleteI think this JQC is wrong to prosecute Judge Scherer. She did a wonderful job in this tragic case under the circumstances. She should be honored for her public service. Hopefully, President DeSantis will appoint her to the Southern District.
ReplyDeleteIt's tough to tell whether 4:07 is being sincere or ironic. Maybe just trolling?
ReplyDeleteClearly ironic and being satirical. But - it will probably happen. U.S. District Judge Scherer 2025.
ReplyDeleteI’m a fan of Colodny. Good judge/great lady
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