Later in the hearing, after the handcuffs were removed, Benitez told the girl, “I hope the next time you’re tempted to use drugs, even weed, OK, even weed, you’ll remember what happened here today.”Ĭriticism came in waves after it was disclosed Monday by the Above the Law blog. “I didn’t like it,” the girl answered twice. Put cuffs on her.” After she was escorted to the jury box, Benitez quizzed her on how the experience made her feel.
But after hearing the defendant say he worried his daughter was dealing with the same bad influences he did, Benitez told a U.S.
Yes, it is important to note that Benitez deserves the chance to explain and defend his actions. THIS is the man who is deciding the fate of CA’s assault weapons ban.” The fact that he is controversial in some political circles because of his rulings in favor of gun rights should be irrelevant, but if the official court transcript is correct, it’s hard to see what context could justify the judge’s behavior.
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Gavin Newsom - who has taken to the terrible Trumpian tactic of criticizing Benitez for rulings he opposes - tweeted, “Judge Benitez on full display. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ announcement Tuesday that it would review his conduct at the Feb. District Judge Roger Benitez’s decision to try to send a criminal defendant’s 13-year-old daughter a “message” by having her handcuffed at her father’s hearing - to show her that if she’s “not careful,” she’ll “find” herself “right there where I put you a minute ago” - was an abusive act that raises profound questions about his judgment. We base our editorials and endorsements on reporting, interviews and rigorous debate, and strive for accuracy, fairness and civility in our section. The editorial board operates independently from the U-T newsroom but holds itself to similar ethical standards.
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