An Illinois judge who sparked outrage by reversing a man’s rape conviction involving a 16-year-old girl has been removed from the bench after a judicial oversight body found he circumvented the law and engaged in misconduct.

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      8 months ago

      I think he’s saying it shouldn’t just be one judge presiding over regular cases.

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        8 months ago

        Indeed. I’d also be in favor of removing some of their god status in the court room. They can basically tell you off, but if you even open your mouth, contempt of court. Jail.

        Where else do you lose your right to utter a word?

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      8 months ago

      Indeed. But it took something insanely egregious. I’m curious what other crap he’s pulled.

      I’ve been around judges enough to have seen or heard plenty of BS from court officers, staff, and cops to form my very shitty opinion of their barely checked power.

      Their only checks/balances are other judges/country club drinking buddies.