Court ruling re-ignites scandal involving former judge, county attorney
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
- Following years of judicial misconduct and other serious allegations exposed in an ABC15 investigation, Maricopa County’s top judge has disqualified his entire bench from hearing a post-conviction relief challenge in a first-degree murder case. In an order issued on May 7, Presiding Judge Joseph Welty ruled that the “exceptionally rare” and “unprecedented” circumstances surrounding former judge Erin Otis required him to re-assign the case to a judge from another county.
More on the ruling: www.abc15.com/news/local-news...
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This entire country needs more reporters like Dave !
Dave who follow facts with Roman where you get all the facts of the story not a we know they all crooks and criminals playing cops n robber but all the ppl working in law nearly are no less criminals themselves slogan news story
Jody Barr is also a great reporter. I wish my state had someone like Jody or Dave.
@jeremypage6093 Yep, my top three are Dave, Jody, and Larry Barker.
People get to sweatin' when one of those three knock on your door!
Check out Direct D owned by Chris Huff. He and and at least a dozen independent journalists are probably why we are hearing this. They cover Mesa and Tempe as well as Phoenix
This is not new, this type of justice was standard in the Jim Crow south against black but nobody wanted to hear about it. It’s all over the country now and it’s not strictly for blacks anymore, all marginalized people can get it now. Jim Crow is gone but fairness in the justice system has become a disposition all over the country now but it’s still disproportionate to black people til this day. They love to say blacks are pulling the race card but if they change the deck there wouldn’t be any to pull.
Abolish judicial immunity
when corruption rules and controls a society, there will always be ABSOLUTE IMMUNITY for the public officials that control and use government as a weapon against anyone who challenges their corruption. (SEE ASSASSINATION OF ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTER DON BOLLES) Arizona has this corruption at all levels of government because organized families control it at all levels to include this states federal district court, unless another organize family tries to invade their criminal activity, then the federal district court protects the local crime family. IE Susan R. Bolton, federal district judge. They oversee all crimes, not only at all levels flashing absolute immunity, but in my case are refusing to return personal property declaring my claim "FRIVOLOUS" AND DISMISSING IT. NEWS MEDIA LABELED IT LEGISLATING FROM THE BENCH. Arizona remains one of if not the most wide open corrupt states in the union, because they give all government employees absolute immunity, therefore exempt from being sued through all levels of the judicial branch. Phoenix PD have always been the ENFORCERS OF THE CRIME FAMILIES and why these immunity laws have reached this level of insanity. Michael Roy Turney, acquitted because there was no evidence a crime had occurred or I did it as it never happened. A TASK FORCE led by PPD. Maricopa. state, FBI and the NCM&EC private investigator sent me to prison and jail based on two cops who lied under oath multiple times with absolute immunity. If you want an upfront in your face experience on this start speaking out about the border and pursing to have bad PPD cops investigated. Challenge the PPD brutality. MRT
All of the near blanket immunities including prosecutors and police.
How long did it take you to come up with that one?
All immunities
@@mikealvord55stay mad
They despise transparency and accountability
Dirty from top to bottom
That is mot completely true because this court held these thugs and corrupt judges liable. Generally, your sentiment holds thru, though.
And when it’s dirty from the top down, it sends a message to the people under the top that it’s ok that they’re dirty too! It signals Protection for the dirty.
The USA legal system corrupt, racist, incompetent, illegal, unprofessional. I am so shocked and surprised. I haven't seen anything this bad since I watched YT yesterday.
and then 🔮? it isn’t getting any better 🌍 is it ?
Who's down with Dave B. He's just trying to be a balancer of the force. Thanks Channel 15. Great job.
I am grateful. For every case like this that gets a light, there are many more silenced voices.
@@rychei5393 u got that right
The judge and her staff engaged in misconduct should go to jail. And the prosecutor hiring her should be placed there as well.
Protect DB, this is what an investigative journalist looks like.
arizona is so corrupt this too will be swept under the rug behind the scenes. MRT
Most people violate policy this badly and they are fired immediately. Why do the people we entrust with the most authority get to spend years sorting their misconduct out?
Don't let any of these corrupt government officials and public servants off the hook!! Kudos to Dave and ABC 15!
Camras in every court room shine a light on it
Yes the judges are as evil as as the cops
Imagine that lady is your prosecutor….
get rid of Mitchell. that'll help right away.
Hey. I resemble that remark.
@@mitchellpierce6233 not you Mitch.
@SaveSocialSecurity380 Ah, my bad. In my defense, there aren't many of us. 🤷
getting rid of mitchell will not resolve the corruption associated with this state and Maricopa county and or the city of Phoenix PD. This state is Little New Jersey where the government all the way to federal overlook organized crime families who control this state. The attorney general for Arizona has traditionally protected these families, as Maricopa county and the City of Phoenix PD Inner Police are the enforcers, Bolles called them the "GESTAPO" attacking any citizen who deposed these families agendas. Michael Roy Turney 1948
This isn't a rare situation! This happens more than we know, but they hide this from the public!
I don't even live in AZ, but I follow this channel specifically for Dave's reporting.
Same
Same
Same! I live in NH
And so do I.
Yup
It’s amazing how judges and lawyers along with police officers can get away with this kind of behavior and corruption
SO sick of corruption, collusion, and criminality in the administration of government in this country.
Nothing will happen to them as there's no actual accountability.
That's what I keep saying.
Amazing work Mr. Biscobing! Thank you for not letting up on this.
I sorry,but Arizona Law Enforcement is garbage.🤔😡😡😡
Arizona is where the "Constitutional Sheriff's and Peace Officer's" organization was created. Joe Arpaio was one. Google them. And Fusion Centers too.
@SaveSocialSecurity380 yes !! Disgusting, racists here. I was targeted by the sheriff's because I'm brown! This whole system is a JOKE and very racist ! Throw her in jail . 🤬 Imagine all the cases that were compromised by her ! Gross .
Absolutely true.
corrupt beyond citizen intervention. Only a full military occupation could overcome how corrupt this state is. Michael Roy Turney who paid the price for being outspoken about this
Much like police protect fellow police, lawyers and judges protect other lawyers and judges. The “we investigated ourselves and found nothing wrong” theme is consistent and transparency is nothing more than a ruse of smoke and mirrors.
Please cover what the PD, Public Defender's Office, DA, and Judiciary are doing to Christopher Ruff.
You guys rock reporting on the judges and courts. Thank you
They need you to assist with that, your as good as Dave for investigating reporting
ABC 15...the only station in AZ with the balls to hold police and government accountable.
I hope I am wrong but the way the whole system is I bet the station or people reporting will face retaliation. When people are real corrupt there isn't much they will not do.
Imagine if every news station in the country had a Dave, a lot of the mess would be cleaned up
There would be a lot of dead Dave’s
Mitchell need to be fired and arrested for courption
So they had a sheriff that went off the rails. They have judges that go off the rails. They have attorneys that are going off the rails and yet they think everything is okay there or at least their legal teams think everything's okay that entire county's legal process needs to be completely redone
Things like this are the reason why people are taking the law into their own hands because the law is now as bad as the criminals are.
She should be dis-barred and made to pay for all the retrials.
An attorney sworn to uphold the constitution refers to the US as a “democracy” 🙄
She's an establishment shill. Democrat no doubt.
These women are ruining the Justice system!
Once again, great job Dave/15! Keep it up! All this hard work will pay off! Thank you!
DON'T BRING ME INTO THIS!!
Just imagine if Judges were held accountable like a normal person.
Nice job, Dave 👍👌👏✌️🇺🇸
It's absolutely unethical , borderline criminal , that the whole county is like that , the state should be looked at also.
Much appreciation from Houston Texas and... YES!!! This is a nationwide problem. We have people in office that think that they own this country and that the American public is nothing more than a "necessary nuisance".
Accountability in the US doesn't exist because it the name of the game. Extortion ect. Is how the game is played and dirty courts and cops are needed to get that money. 😂😂😂😂 Look at Louisville KY or Fulton county Georgia. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Mitchell needs to be investigated
Excellent work/journalism
Absolute power absolutely corrupts. If the justice system didn’t profit off hurting others there wouldn’t be any real crimes.
There have been numerous cop, watchers, and First Amendment auditors that have been investigating and watching law-enforcement, prosecutors and judges in the state of Arizona throughout the entire state. There’s nothing but corruption at the highest levels in the law enforcement agencies in the district attorney offices and on the benches in that state. We don’t know yet if the corruption goes even higher than that. The DOJ and the FBI need to go in and investigate Arizona for their civil rights violations against citizens. Who knows how many people have been sent to prison illegally with made up bogus charges.
Fantastic reporting for the American citizens. Government/Judicial criminality needs to be exposed so society can deal with these criminals
The judge should have to pay the extra costs she caused.
Come to Texas where the judge falls asleep during the death penalty trial 😴 😮
They called people conspiracy theorists and paranoid but we all know whats going on. These people think theyre special and above the law. End immunity for cops and judges.
This isnt rare! If it was, it wouldnt have been so pervasive for so long.
SHE MUST BE DISMISSED AND INVESTIGATED - and then charges filed = to serve time - with her accused !
Higher Standard of our legal system
Great reporting
More higher ups thinking they can doing anything and not be responsible for the actions that they took!!!
I don't live anywhere close to Arizona, but I follow this channel because of Dave.
How many times does the news station need to take credit for this??
Great reporting, keep on them..
Thank you ABC15!
ABC 15's Dave Biscobing and the Arizona newsroom deliver exemplary investigative journalism, showcasing relentless dedication and hard-hitting reporting. In an era dominated by fleeting trends and digital distractions akin to entertainment hubs, real journalism like this is a beacon of integrity. Such reporting, demanding courage and perseverance, should be replicated nationwide.
I was a journalist for three decades at four newspapers in California and Texas, and this investigative piece is stellar journalism
The supreme Court are the most dignified honest Judge's we have in America!!!
Those beaches are going down.
Excellent reporting !
Excellent investigation! Thank you for not letting this happen in darkness.
These people don't know the difference between the truth and a lie. It's very disheartening.
Make her pay back all the wages she received while employed as a public servant and sack her off to jail. Despicable monster
Nothing in Maricopa county surprises me. Don't expect much of any substance to happen. As long as the people allow this to continue, nothing will change.
Great reporting on an issue that would have been swept under the carpet had you not shone a light on it .
Not for the last time , it's the old question of who watches the watchers ? And once again , the job falls to good reporting to fill that role .
That cash for kids judicial scandal was horrific too.
I would be a little concerned about their safety after reporting this!
Please leave links of your former reporting.
A 20 something line cook at Chilis faces more accountability and scrutiny than elected officials.
Appointed by Ducey.... There's the real problem.
I don’t know who she’s talking about, I don’t have any lack of confidence in the Supreme Court.
No accountability in law enforcement or the judicial system? Say it ain't so.
Judges should never be elected. They should be selected by independent judicial boards that includes a few elected officials, but mostly members of the local bar.
Professional legal skills and standards are required over all else.
Ha ha! That system gave us the current SCOTUS!
@@LogicandReason No SCOTUS is appointments are fully political
power and control........their heads get so big they can't fit though the door way.......
This situation should have been handled two years ago, who is to blame as to why it wasn't ?
When a judge is talking to the accused who is defending themself at the court bar about their "last meal" where is the jest? This is so clearly over the line.
Hmmm🤔, I'm over here wondering who wrote that response to the court.
Sounds like that fish has definately rotted from the head down, given the time and energy invested in minimising the charges levelled, and penalties administered against, those who so egregiously betrayed the publics trust, and obviously brought their profession into extreme disrepute.
Good work as always sir. The giants should take lessons from your station, and their 'reporting' staff from you.
Q-when is that book coming out?
سلام
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Wow.
Why are these egregious scandals ALWAYS Maricopa County? Worst county in the US! I live on the opposite side of the country and hear nothing but Maricopa craziness.
Next: go after SCOTUS.
Arizona is notorious for treating defendants as if they have no rights and giving very bad rulings. They say cultures starts from the top down law enforcement in Arizona is a total mess. What happened to that poor man that was tased 17 times in a hotel parking lot Because he questioned why he needed to give ID as a passenger in a vehicle that didn’t supposedly use a turn signal. And if you remember correctly, the last deployment of the taser was after his shorts were pulled down. I won’t be graphic but you can imagine. And all this was done with his child being held back by cops.
She was a judge at the time, not a former judge.
She could always get a job as a judge in Otter Creek Levy county Florida.
Homeland security have been looking into these cases because internal affairs won't.
Justice matters.⚖️
Aridzona, the most corrupt state in the Onion 😊
Such criminality.
...Judge to Prosecutor, "looking forward to us working together"...on Capital Punishment cases (Death Penalty) cases.
She needs to be locked up
Why is there a witch hunt against Erin? This is really uncalled for. She is very funny.
Get cameras in the courts.
Dave better watch his back.
I’d never live in Az. This is the justice system there. They back the blue and not you.
Lord. Corruption. Corruption. Corruption. It's so disheartening. However, on the other hand, it's finally being revealed. And that's a good thing.
We have to vote them out! Only one thing they don't tell us, who's doing a good job and who's not! VOTE!!! Them all out!!!
What every one knew about public corruption. Is finally getting out . For the general public to see. .
This country is screwed beyond repair
Well done!
When you sneeze on your period. Lmao
Must have a mechanism. 🎉
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Judge Alito says hold my beer.