The more I listen to Judge Gildea’s words, the madder I get.
The hearing was called to address an alleged violation of an impoundment order related to a single document, but the overall theme of his speech was this:
Can y’all shut the fuck up about this case?
Except he said it with words like civility, quiet expectation of fairness, confidentiality, stop churning the waters, keep the case in the courtroom.
Here’s the problem with that, your Honor…
Keeping quiet is how a neo-Nazi got to walk around with a gun and badge for years.
Keeping quiet is how cops could testify with a straight face about Solo cups and taillight that magically reveals itself.
Keeping quiet is how prosecutors got away with playing inverted video to a jury or pretending like the holes cut in a shirt by the crime lab were caused by road rash.
Keeping quiet is how a family with power and influence avoids being questioned when a dead cop is found on their lawn.
Judge Gildea considers all of this to be nothing more than social media “content,” when in reality, this is injustice. It’s corruption. And we won’t be quiet about it.
Gildea cites the 250th anniversary of the founding of this country as a reminder to keep quiet – do your part to maintain the quiet expectation of fairness that our founders fought so hard for, he told the lawyers.
Well, the founders of this country also fought for people to have the right to speak up and speak out against injustice. Against corruption.
How this judge thinks we can look at something like the vile, horrific text messages of Michael Proctor and Sean Goode and keep it to ourselves and just go on about our day and trust that impounded motions will make it all better shows Gildea is either out of touch or part of the problem.
@MeganFoxWriter It’s a horrible thing to say. Even if it’s directed at a vile person there’s no thought to all the adoptees out there of which I am one.
@justicenotjudge@LeonardScolaro Me too, initially, but I realized he hasn't hit retirement age. There is also the fact that I often think many people are older than me as I never think of myself as old. LOL
Regretting my decision not to walk with my daughter this morning. Her pup was sniffing a shrub when she suddenly jumped. Then a very tired and confused baby Coyote came out. Sniffed where pup was and was like, " Hey, who are you?" No photos because she thought the mom was near.
@KristinaRex What are your thoughts on hiring special prosecutors when there is no conflict? And when there is a need for one, will you ensure you stay out of any case that requires one?
Politician just came to my door. Thought they were sales people. Watched the video and the guy couldn’t find the mailbox which is huge right by the door. Doesn’t give me much faith in his abilities. 😂