Being from OK, it is absolutely infuriating that she did this during the trial of the beating of a 2 yr old. She should be removed & disbarred from ever practicing law in any form again.
@@loriann8551 I'm in Tulsa and I have neighbors that constantly harass, threaten my life, and assault us. Every single one of them have ignored every part of their conditions for a deferred sentence except paying the fine. Guess what, the second they pay that fine. They complete their sentences. It's so biased. They allowed them to be an hour late on multiple occasions without reprimanding them. On one occasion the perpetrator was late and the judge took it out on my husband. It's a shit show. Right now as we speak one of them is going to court for saying "I'm going to kill you" on CCTV and is still continuously driving by our house having his kids yelling profanities and video recording us on his cell phone. It's horrible. I promise you don't want to have to deal with any court in Oklahoma!
A lot of people have a false sense of people’s behavior that are in positions of power like police and judges etc. they are human like the rest of us. Some are really bad and are able to hide in plain sight.
This is abhorrent! I have NEVER seen this in my 70 years! This absolutely cannot be allowed to happen ever again! It undermines our whole judicial system if she’s allowed to get away with this and will not stop with her, I assure you! I don’t think she needs to be anywhere near a court in a place of authority. She knows the law! She’s just another one who thinks she’s above the law!
It's maddening. Imagine getting her as a judge and she's making all of these off-the-cuff calls about whether certain motions should be ordered or certain objections should be sustained or overruled, and it makes no sense why she was choosing what she was choosing.... until we find out that she was preoccupied with being a judgmental prick the whole time
If youve never heard of anything like this before? I just watched a video of a retired Judge saying hes seen far worse and claims that this case the judge is simply a young judge! He also refused to say what the worse claims were and only laughed.
She should be removed from her position, disbarred, and any pension should be revoked. This is truly, absolutely disgusting. The way the bailiff and judge were so comfortable and casual in their communications shows this was *not* the first time they had interacted in this way. If I were the victim’s family, I would be completely heartbroken and outraged. Also, I completely agree regarding their commentary about others physical appearance and attributes. That is such immature, unprofessional and unintelligent conversation. They should be ashamed of themselves. Thanks for covering this, Peter.
There is a couple of Judges like this in Columbus Ohio. They have many Judges in Columbus Ohio like this and have been caught doing horrible things like this. Many are still on the bench. Glad this Judge got caught
@@justbystander770 I’ll bet they did. She acted unprofessionally too a probably violated a code of ethics in her profession. Our justice and court system is in trouble. Many more judges and attorneys need to lose their positions.
Unbelievable how a Judge an authority figure can act this way , she’s acting like a teenager in high school texting and making fun of people !! That is so wrong 😑
As ridiculous as it sounds, I'd push for having EVERY one of her trials pulled for investigation. The phone records of every day she was sitting. Just horrible!!
@@Maggs-2248, Becky Hill wrote in her own book that she communicated with the jurors "with our eyes." Just a reminder from my own 22-26 February 2010 jury trial with the same Judge Clifton Newman presiding, here is an excerpt from THE official transcript of MY Day-2 (23 February 2010) of trial (where I defended myself WITHOUT A LAWYER and, thank God, ultimately defeated FALSE criminal charges against myself) which proves that facial expressions to the jury are a no-no. [page 2, line 1] Dr. Faltas: Good morning, Your Honor. [2] The Court: Good morning, everyone. [3] Dr. Faltas: If it pleases the Court? [4-5] The Court: All right. It does not please the Court. I’ll recognize you when I’m ready, ma’am. [6] Dr. Faltas: Thank you. [7-17] The Court: Okay. A few things. First, with regard to the court reporter’s inability to understand Dr. Faltas and the names of all those cases: Dr. Faltas, I’m going to have you to, with the assistance of the clerk’s office, copy the -- this will not require a response. This will not require a response. With the assistance of the clerk’s office to copy the first page of all of the cases that you cited yesterday and, Madam Clerk, either you or someone from the clerk’s office will need to assist her with copying those things at the clerk’s office during a break in the proceedings at some appropriate time. [18] The Clerk: Yes, Your Honor. [fast forward to pp 76-77 OF the first part of THAT DAY'S transcript ] [24 to page 77, line 2] Dr. Faltas: When I was there before, that was before the reconsideration before Judge James and before they had decided to release the computers back to me. So there was no... [3] The Court: Okay. I understand. [4-10] Dr. Faltas: And I want to put on the record once again Ms. Helms making faces at me or at the jurors when she doesn’t hear me and gestures and this is all to my detriment. This is going to be a recurring issue, and if there is an appeal, there is going to be an issue with my ability to obtain the transcript from her. And I want that on the record, if it pleases the Court. [11-21] The Court: All right. It’s on the record. And witnesses should not make faces. None of the participants should make facial reactions to anything in such a way as to cause a juror to form an opinion of any of the participants based on expressions made by anyone in the courtroom, be that person a court reporter, a judge, a law clerk, a bailiff, witness, anyone, spectator. Poker face, everyone, as to everything and we’ll follow that rule in this court. [¶] Okay. Now, with regard to the computers, they’re at the police department. You have the right to go there and get them. [22] Ms. Weiss: Yes, Your Honor. So, "poker face, everyone" was the direct ORDER from Judge Clifton Newman. Becky Hill should have known that but ADMITTED communication with the jurors at least with her eyes. Strike one against Becky Hill.
@@sardonismsI think the bailiff could make a case for fearing the potential repercussions if she didn't play along with the judge, but still not an excuse 😢
@iUnderstand I agree the bailiff should face harsh criminal punishment too. I don't buy the reasoning you stated though. Saying a bailiff influenced a judge is like saying a Private influenced the decisions of a General. The General is clearly the one leading everyone else down the wrong path.
@@ra2186 Huh? I was saying that the bailiff would've been influenced or led by the judge's influence- aka the bailiff was influenced by the judge. "The bailiff could make a case for fearing the potential repercussions if she didn't play along with the judge" (fear of a superior taking measures to retaliate)
I love how this judge watches trials every day where text messages are the nail in the coffin of the defendant but she believes herself to be so impervious to consequences and so far above reproach that she ties her own noose in exactly the same fashion proving that these people are no better and certainly not any more intelligent than the plebes they lord over. Judges, DA's and law enforcement should all be held to a higher standard and frankly I see the exact opposite happening more often than not.
I think she should lose her position and any pension.. lose her license to practice law and all trials she oversaw should be looked into for her influence. She’s beyond repair. She broke every possible rule of ethics.
Appalling!! Disbarred for sure. A VERY strong message needs to be sent to the new generation of lawyers and judges. This behavior is still UNACCEPTABLE.
Wow I would never imagine this could even happen. How can she deny what is clearly proved? Wow I’m shocked. Definitely should not be a judge anymore! The bailiff should face consequences as well.
Not only deny, but also lie about it. This behavior is beyond inappropriate. She should lose every license and pension claim she has and never be allowed to judicial work ever again.
When I read this story last week I commented that I noticed the judge on the Timothy Ferriter case also was on his phone repeatedly. Especially during the video evidence. And someone commented that he probably was looking up case law and attorneys use their cel phones all the time. But I still don't think being on your phone is ok. And now after watching this I feel like my concern is valid.
Agree 100%. Jurors are not allowed to have their phones on because they want them to listen attentively, free from distractions...but the judges can text/use phone during trial? No, it shouldn't be allowed. Judge and lawyers are not more important than jurors, witnesses, defendants, or court attendees. The rule of no phone use in the courtroom during trial should apply to them as well. P.S. they can look up case law on their computer rather than their smartphone to alleviate any question. Even then, it should be done during motions/sidebar, etc, not testimony/direct evidence because they should be listening and paying attention. 🙄
Disbar immediately, had she owned up to her behavior, apologized, I would say let her take & pass the bar again. By not owning it, it shows she doesn’t think she did anything wrong & she will continue her bad behavior. I hope there is retrial on the way.
There can be no retrial. It was a murder case and double jeopardy attached. The defendant gets to walk away free as a bird due to time served. They cannot be retried.
An apology would even pass with me. Her actions are beyond an apology,she rules in a court of law she holds the power over peoples lives. These people are the justice system they took a high oath, Doctors lawyers Police Judges and others like them take a high oath and their actions are held higher than anyone else's.
An apology is not enough. Not only were her actions completely inappropriate, she also lied during her interrogation. That alone is enough to disqualify her from ever having a position in any legal office again.
Wow, it's so despicable. How many judges haven't been caught and innocent people have gone to jail or guilty people go free based on a judges' personal feelings... just wow
How is this not criminal behaviour? There should be clearly defined consequences for those who abuse positions of authority. How does the public hold these people accountable? It’s disgusting
She's opened the door for every defendant who's been thru her courtroom to possibly have a legitimate reason to appeal! The state might spend a fortune re-trying these defendants!! She should pay for it!
I am a lawyer in Alabama. The behavior of this judge is beyond reprehensible. Her actions in her role as a judge and as a member of the legal community are outrageous. Her lack of shame or remorse is shocking. Her use of f-bombs during her review hearing is unbelievable. Even if she had been just a citizen in the community, her snickering and personal attacks on others is a disgusting display of childishness and immaturity. I would have hated to have someone like that in my peer group at any age. Her personal attacks on others is cruel and abhorrent. I wish I had more adjectives to describe how terrible she seems to be as a "human" being. How can she ever face those people again? I had this same thought when I read Rebecca Hill's personal attacks on Mr. Harpootlian and Mr. Griffin. Sorry for the rant, lol!
Cameras should be in every courtroom in America. They are doing a great job of exposing the corruption of judges, the states, and lawyers. We the people have known for years how corrupt they all are and how the deck is stacked against the people but cameras are bringing it all to light.
Hold her feet to the fire. Its not like she wasn't aware of the disservice she was doing to all involved. Judges across the U.S., should sit up and take notice that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated by anyone in the Judicial system.
As someone who was born, raised, and still lives in Oklahoma, this is infuriating and absolutely disgusting behavior!! She needs to be disbarred immediately, and in my opinion shouldn't ever be able to practice in any form of law, in any state ever again!! The bailiff, and anyone else involved needs to be fired as well!
I absolutely think she should be immediately removed and disbarred. I think the bailiff should be terminated. I also think she and the bailiff should have to have to face each person they disparaged, look them in they eye and apologize. What happens to this particular case? Is it affected by her blatant prejudicial comments? Can previous rulings of hers he affected if they review past recordings/photos and find similar actions? It seems so juvenile. Something a 12 yr old might do, not a sitting judge!!!
I am sure anyone that was in a case that she presided over would agree with you. Especially anyone that didn’t like the outcome of the trial. This is unbelievable.
It is mind-boggling to me that a judge would behave in such an unfathomable and infantile manner! Imho, she should be disbarred and never allowed to participate in the judicial system ever again. Thank you Peter for discussing this situation with all of us.
Shocked, not especially; appalled, absolutely! Disbarment is the only remedy here - no way this is the first time she's done this with the easy back and forth with the bailiff
This happened this past April in Louisiana as my brother in law was murdered….. the Judge was texting tho whole time & she was mothering the defense Attorney & didn’t like the DA. We filled a complaint w the commission board & supposedly done an investigation & NOTHING was done. We got a letter the file was closed!!!! 😢this was the worst day of our family s life & she was literally on her phone the whole time!!!!!
I’m currently serving on a jury and mad respect to the judge, clerk, bailiffs, prosecutor and defense. Incredible amount of respect to each other in the courtroom.
@@Enoughalready20237not at all. First of all, the jury may not be sequestered. Lots of types of cases have juries. Second of all, nothing in her statement referenced the case or was prejudicial. It's a general statement about proper decorum in the proceedings.
They both need to be fired immediately. It is horrifying to think that the one person in a trial you should be able to trust would stoop to this level of u professional behavior. How awful.
Runkle went over this case last night and all I could say was wow, just wow. This person has no business being on the bench and then she lied to the disciplinary committee???? I don't know how she remained a lawyer, let alone became a judge. Glad she will be taken off the bench. I think she should be disbarred for life. She has proven herself to be unworthy of such positions.
I'm not surprised by her actions, we have so much hate and evil in the world nowadays, this type of thing was inevitable. I am appalled by her actions though, and think the judge needs to be disbarred immediately, and the bailiff fired too. God bless you all and have a great day!!!
Can't believe she would destroy the decorum, the credibility, and the courtesy judges are expected to extend to all the lawyers and clients who appear in front of them.
I remember seeing the videos, to now know what she was actually doing…appalling! She needs to be unbenched and disbarred forever…and to spend some time in prison for messing up that trial for the poor victim & family
Rewatcher. I am not surprised. The bailiff should lose his job also! I happened upon a list of bad judges and was surprised to see that many. There are only two in MN so far, but I am sure there's more. Every state has them. It is such a sad time in our country. We need to fix it from the top down if only the right people could be found. I acted that way in high school but was so different back then. No cell phones or social media. AHHH, the good old days!❤Thanks for sharing this, though. Can't go to sleep till I see and hear from you and Rob! Have a great week!❤
Appalled and disgusted of the actions of the judge and the baliff, they both need to be punished for this behavior! Judge needs to be totally disbarred, bailiff punished too!
Rewatching today. This is so terrible. I live in Oklahoma and am saddened to hear of this, not just because of our judicial system but in my state. I heard about that trial. 😪 thanks Peter!!!
I live in OK. It's sad. My granddaughter 16 and 3 others were leaving a football game and were killed by a drunk driver. He was charged with 4 counts of manslaughter and DUI. He received 1 year in county jail not guilty in manslaughter. He had a classmate in the jury!
What makes it even worse is the trial was about a child. How could any jokes be told during that? It's a disservice to the whole justice system and especially for innocent baby boy.
Everything your said is absolutely 1000% and I'm not even a attorney, or paralegal and surely not a judge!!! Wow! It's the ppl in our world nowadays. It's crazy how ppl are behaving. A judge, attorney or bailiff are no exception I guess. How incredibly horrible. Thanks Peter.
My momma always said “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything. IN ADDITION, my daddy always said when you write a letter, a poem, a report, anything you put in writing always think that the whole world could read it. They both lived by those words.
It's probably my age but it feels like our society has become very disrespectful and doing things that are just deplorable. Look at some of things going on these days in our Congress, House, Supreme Court, senators etc. Our values are collapsing and people feel like they are free to act like this. Very sad and I hope they throw the book at her. Makes me wonder if she's been doing this all along and will they check into her other cases to see if she did the same and will have to retry some of the cases. Disgusting behavior.
wow! what on earth is going on in our courts? prosecutors, judges, bailiffs, lawyers (no offense to you, peter, or the many other good ones) ... is it any wonder our country has lost faith in our system of justice?
This horrifies me! Agree with you 100%. Wouldn't every single defendant who was sentenced by this judge have a basis to appeal because of her behavior in this case? No way was this the first time she's done this. Definitely should be removed from the bench and disbarred.
She should be immediately and permanently removed from the bench and should be disbarred. She should also face criminal contempt charges, as should the bailiff. There is no excuse for this behavior.
I hope this isn’t a sign of the times…lack of integrity, rude, dishonest, self-centered, sexist, disrespectful, etc. and so on. We should be all sickened by this.
There are some judges who are absolutely on the worlds greatest power trip. It’s scary to think how many of them do not have any oversight. It gives a bad name for the legal system.
Oh my word ... She needs to be disbarred. I can not believe this. She can not be allowed to get away with this and honestly, I don't think taking the Ethics again is going to help. She actually appears to be unremorseful. I hope that bailiff is fired, as well. This is just an example of someone abusing their authority and position. I do not think she should ever be allowed to practice law in any state. I do think she should be charged for violating the code of ethics and geez, conduct is just unbecoming of anyone, much less a Judge .
Being from OK, it is absolutely infuriating that she did this during the trial of the beating of a 2 yr old. She should be removed & disbarred from ever practicing law in any form again.
Wow that makes it even worse. She should have to pay for the retrial
Have you never been to a courthouse during a hearing, in Oklahoma?
@@RoostafarianTheCrackerAddict luckily I’ve never had to be in a courtroom in person, but watch quite a few trials on line
@@loriann8551 I'm in Tulsa and I have neighbors that constantly harass, threaten my life, and assault us. Every single one of them have ignored every part of their conditions for a deferred sentence except paying the fine. Guess what, the second they pay that fine. They complete their sentences. It's so biased. They allowed them to be an hour late on multiple occasions without reprimanding them. On one occasion the perpetrator was late and the judge took it out on my husband. It's a shit show. Right now as we speak one of them is going to court for saying "I'm going to kill you" on CCTV and is still continuously driving by our house having his kids yelling profanities and video recording us on his cell phone. It's horrible. I promise you don't want to have to deal with any court in Oklahoma!
@@RoostafarianTheCrackerAddictI have been, many times. ALL the courtrooms here need video transparency!!!!
For sure shows why cameras should be allowed in court rooms.
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Agree 👍
EXCELLENT point.
And the crazy part, is that in most jurisdictions, judicial officers have the sole discretion to allow them or not.
Yes! And cameras on the judge!
It's really creepy to think about how many people are really like this in the real world hiding behind their professional faces.
A lot of people have a false sense of people’s behavior that are in positions of power like police and judges etc. they are human like the rest of us. Some are really bad and are able to hide in plain sight.
Everyone to an extent
This is abhorrent! I have NEVER seen this in my 70 years! This absolutely cannot be allowed to happen ever again! It undermines our whole judicial system if she’s allowed to get away with this and will not stop with her, I assure you! I don’t think she needs to be anywhere near a court in a place of authority. She knows the law! She’s just another one who thinks she’s above the law!
The US Supreme Court is setting the example of abuse of power
It's maddening. Imagine getting her as a judge and she's making all of these off-the-cuff calls about whether certain motions should be ordered or certain objections should be sustained or overruled, and it makes no sense why she was choosing what she was choosing.... until we find out that she was preoccupied with being a judgmental prick the whole time
If youve never heard of anything like this before? I just watched a video of a retired Judge saying hes seen far worse and claims that this case the judge is simply a young judge! He also refused to say what the worse claims were and only laughed.
Judges be out there protecting their own...@@denisemezynski8014
I agree with you-she not only shouldn’t be a judge-she shouldn’t be a lawyer period!
She should be banned from working in any judicial position ever again.
She should be removed from her position, disbarred, and any pension should be revoked. This is truly, absolutely disgusting. The way the bailiff and judge were so comfortable and casual in their communications shows this was *not* the first time they had interacted in this way. If I were the victim’s family, I would be completely heartbroken and outraged. Also, I completely agree regarding their commentary about others physical appearance and attributes. That is such immature, unprofessional and unintelligent conversation. They should be ashamed of themselves. Thanks for covering this, Peter.
I agree
Or maybe too harsh or make a public apology and announcement. I would be apologizing profusely.
This behavior by this judge and the bailiff is absolutely horrid. I’m glad she was taken off the bench and she should be disbarred.
Makes me wonder how often this happens.
There is a couple of Judges like this in Columbus Ohio. They have many Judges in Columbus Ohio like this and have been caught doing horrible things like this. Many are still on the bench. Glad this Judge got caught
@@heatherdawnd.d.delligatti9580There is a youtuber from around that area, Truth & Transparency. Have you seen her?
I just wonder what they did with the Bailiff is she removed as well?
@@justbystander770 I’ll bet they did. She acted unprofessionally too a probably violated a code of ethics in her profession. Our justice and court system is in trouble. Many more judges and attorneys need to lose their positions.
I completely agree with you, Peter. She should be made a huge example of what will happen if you break the law as a judge. Disgusting behavior.
Unbelievable how a Judge an authority figure can act this way , she’s acting like a teenager in high school texting and making fun of people !! That is so wrong 😑
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She is human, and anything is possible with human behaviors.
Just following along the lines of the US Supreme Court!
@@TenmasSchoolOfThoughtNo excuse
@@gracetruthandlight It wasn't one. Just a word of advice. Never expect humans to be perfect, even if it was someone as respectable as a judge.
This judge is not in a position to be looks and body shaming anyone. Her decisions don’t scream genius either. I am thrilled she has been exposed.
I don't know if a court document has ever made me gasp out loud so much! This is insane 😮
Have you been watching the news the last 4 years!
@@Maggs-2248political bs isn't what we are talking about.
@@YIKESMF too bad. It should be just as important
As ridiculous as it sounds, I'd push for having EVERY one of her trials pulled for investigation. The phone records of every day she was sitting. Just horrible!!
I read it was her first trial- I'm in uk so no idea if that's correct
@@IRLLondonGirlHer first _murder_ trial, is what I heard.
This behavior by a judge is just the worst. She needs to be held accountable
I’m shocked and appalled at her behavior. But I’m delighted to see this taken VERY seriously.
As a native Oklahoman, disbar her immediately and fire the bailiff. Every case prior to this one should be investigated.
What's crazy is that none of this is considered criminal.
Just like the US Supreme Court answers to no one!
@@Maggs-2248, Becky Hill wrote in her own book that she communicated with the jurors "with our eyes."
Just a reminder from my own 22-26 February 2010 jury trial with the same Judge Clifton Newman presiding, here is an excerpt from THE official transcript of MY Day-2 (23 February 2010) of trial (where I defended myself WITHOUT A LAWYER and, thank God, ultimately defeated FALSE criminal charges against myself) which proves that facial expressions to the jury are a no-no.
[page 2, line 1] Dr. Faltas: Good morning, Your Honor.
[2] The Court: Good morning, everyone.
[3] Dr. Faltas: If it pleases the Court?
[4-5] The Court: All right. It does not please the Court. I’ll recognize you when I’m ready, ma’am.
[6] Dr. Faltas: Thank you.
[7-17] The Court: Okay. A few things. First, with regard to the court reporter’s inability to understand Dr. Faltas and the names of all those cases: Dr. Faltas, I’m going to have you to, with the assistance of the clerk’s office, copy the -- this will not require a response. This will not require a response. With the assistance of the clerk’s office to copy the first page of all of the cases that you cited yesterday and, Madam Clerk, either you or someone from the clerk’s office will need to assist her with copying those things at the clerk’s office during a break in the proceedings at some appropriate time.
[18] The Clerk: Yes, Your Honor.
[fast forward to pp 76-77 OF the first part of THAT DAY'S transcript ]
[24 to page 77, line 2] Dr. Faltas: When I was there before, that was before the reconsideration before Judge James and before they had decided to release the computers back to me. So there was no...
[3] The Court: Okay. I understand.
[4-10] Dr. Faltas: And I want to put on the record once again Ms. Helms making faces at me or at the jurors when she doesn’t hear me and gestures and this is all to my detriment. This is going to be a recurring issue, and if there is an appeal, there is going to be an issue with my ability to obtain the transcript from her. And I want that on the record, if it pleases the Court.
[11-21] The Court: All right. It’s on the record. And witnesses should not make faces. None of the participants should make facial reactions to anything in such a way as to cause a juror to form an opinion of any of the participants based on expressions made by anyone in the courtroom, be that person a court reporter, a judge, a law clerk, a bailiff, witness, anyone, spectator. Poker face, everyone, as to everything and we’ll follow that rule in this court. [¶] Okay. Now, with regard to the computers, they’re at the police department. You have the right to go there and get them.
[22] Ms. Weiss: Yes, Your Honor.
So, "poker face, everyone" was the direct ORDER from Judge Clifton Newman.
Becky Hill should have known that but ADMITTED communication with the jurors at least with her eyes.
Strike one against Becky Hill.
@@sardonismsI think the bailiff could make a case for fearing the potential repercussions if she didn't play along with the judge, but still not an excuse 😢
@iUnderstand I agree the bailiff should face harsh criminal punishment too. I don't buy the reasoning you stated though. Saying a bailiff influenced a judge is like saying a Private influenced the decisions of a General. The General is clearly the one leading everyone else down the wrong path.
@@ra2186 Huh? I was saying that the bailiff would've been influenced or led by the judge's influence- aka the bailiff was influenced by the judge. "The bailiff could make a case for fearing the potential repercussions if she didn't play along with the judge" (fear of a superior taking measures to retaliate)
I love how this judge watches trials every day where text messages are the nail in the coffin of the defendant but she believes herself to be so impervious to consequences and so far above reproach that she ties her own noose in exactly the same fashion proving that these people are no better and certainly not any more intelligent than the plebes they lord over. Judges, DA's and law enforcement should all be held to a higher standard and frankly I see the exact opposite happening more often than not.
I think she should lose her position and any pension.. lose her license to practice law and all trials she oversaw should be looked into for her influence. She’s beyond repair. She broke every possible rule of ethics.
Yup. Ax the pension!!!
My opinion is all 3 should be fired, Judge, Bailiff and the Clerk!! They all engaged in this horrific manner they all need to go!!!🤗🇨🇦
This!!!! What’s fair is fair!
Judge should be held to a higher standard.
I agree
@@BMIU They all should be held to higher standards. They all participated in it . They should loose jobs and pensions.
Appalling!! Disbarred for sure. A VERY strong message needs to be sent to the new generation of lawyers and judges. This behavior is still UNACCEPTABLE.
Wow I would never imagine this could even happen. How can she deny what is clearly proved? Wow I’m shocked. Definitely should not be a judge anymore! The bailiff should face consequences as well.
Not only deny, but also lie about it. This behavior is beyond inappropriate. She should lose every license and pension claim she has and never be allowed to judicial work ever again.
When I read this story last week I commented that I noticed the judge on the Timothy Ferriter case also was on his phone repeatedly. Especially during the video evidence. And someone commented that he probably was looking up case law and attorneys use their cel phones all the time. But I still don't think being on your phone is ok. And now after watching this I feel like my concern is valid.
Agree 100%. Jurors are not allowed to have their phones on because they want them to listen attentively, free from distractions...but the judges can text/use phone during trial? No, it shouldn't be allowed. Judge and lawyers are not more important than jurors, witnesses, defendants, or court attendees. The rule of no phone use in the courtroom during trial should apply to them as well.
P.S. they can look up case law on their computer rather than their smartphone to alleviate any question. Even then, it should be done during motions/sidebar, etc, not testimony/direct evidence because they should be listening and paying attention. 🙄
That judge (in the Ferriter case) paid attention though and had to rearrange lots of schedules because the Defense kept effing up
@@MaybeitsclusterBYou're standing up for her???
@@Mikki44 nooooo, the one in the Timothy Ferriter case!
Wish I could be shocked, but I am not. Kudos to Chief Justice for working immediately to remove such a disgrace from the judiciary.
Totally totally inappropriate, I am so shocked. Maybe I shouldn’t be, but I am.
Anybody in a lesser position would’ve been fired immediately, so yes, I agree get rid of her now
Totally 100% disgusting. She should be not only fired, but charged with something and made to serve jail time. Unbelievable.
Disbar immediately, had she owned up to her behavior, apologized, I would say let her take & pass the bar again. By not owning it, it shows she doesn’t think she did anything wrong & she will continue her bad behavior.
I hope there is retrial on the way.
There can be no retrial. It was a murder case and double jeopardy attached. The defendant gets to walk away free as a bird due to time served. They cannot be retried.
She should also have to personally pay for the cost incurred by a retrial.
An apology would even pass with me.
Her actions are beyond an apology,she rules in a court of law she holds the power over peoples lives.
These people are the justice system they took a high oath,
Doctors lawyers Police Judges and others like them take a high oath and their actions are held higher than anyone else's.
An apology is not enough. Not only were her actions completely inappropriate, she also lied during her interrogation. That alone is enough to disqualify her from ever having a position in any legal office again.
Regardless of an apology, she should be fired, disbarred and never allowed to take these type of positions ever again.
Wow, it's so despicable. How many judges haven't been caught and innocent people have gone to jail or guilty people go free based on a judges' personal feelings... just wow
I am an African American, I can take a stab at that question 😮
yes, look at Idaho , Judges/cops are framing innocent student Kohberger
How is this not criminal behaviour? There should be clearly defined consequences for those who abuse positions of authority. How does the public hold these people accountable? It’s disgusting
I agree! Hopefully laws will be passed to address this insane, and 100% unacceptable behavior. It SHOULD BE considered criminal.
She's opened the door for every defendant who's been thru her courtroom to possibly have a legitimate reason to appeal! The state might spend a fortune re-trying these defendants!! She should pay for it!
I think this was bound to happen sooner or later. She needs to be removed from the entire law profession.
I am a lawyer in Alabama. The behavior of this judge is beyond reprehensible. Her actions in her role as a judge and as a member of the legal community are outrageous. Her lack of shame or remorse is shocking. Her use of f-bombs during her review hearing is unbelievable. Even if she had been just a citizen in the community, her snickering and personal attacks on others is a disgusting display of childishness and immaturity. I would have hated to have someone like that in my peer group at any age. Her personal attacks on others is cruel and abhorrent. I wish I had more adjectives to describe how terrible she seems to be as a "human" being. How can she ever face those people again? I had this same thought when I read Rebecca Hill's personal attacks on Mr. Harpootlian and Mr. Griffin. Sorry for the rant, lol!
I won't be surprised if there are grievances made over other trials she presided over.
Cameras should be in every courtroom in America. They are doing a great job of exposing the corruption of judges, the states, and lawyers. We the people have known for years how corrupt they all are and how the deck is stacked against the people but cameras are bringing it all to light.
She knows better. No way she should EVER be involved in any legal proceedings in the future. Her decision! Consequences!
Appalled by her behavior! Not only should she be removed as a judge but the bailiff should also be fired.
There is more. Wittnes tampering and jury tampering.
Hold her feet to the fire. Its not like she wasn't aware of the disservice she was doing to all involved. Judges across the U.S., should sit up and take notice that this kind of behavior will not
be tolerated by anyone in the Judicial system.
As someone who was born, raised, and still lives in Oklahoma, this is infuriating and absolutely disgusting behavior!! She needs to be disbarred immediately, and in my opinion shouldn't ever be able to practice in any form of law, in any state ever again!! The bailiff, and anyone else involved needs to be fired as well!
Which state or law firm would hire her?
@@geoffpoole483 I'd like to say none would, but we've seen crazier things happen...
I absolutely think she should be immediately removed and disbarred. I think the bailiff should be terminated. I also think she and the bailiff should have to have to face each person they disparaged, look them in they eye and apologize.
What happens to this particular case? Is it affected by her blatant prejudicial comments? Can previous rulings of hers he affected if they review past recordings/photos and find similar actions?
It seems so juvenile. Something a 12 yr old might do, not a sitting judge!!!
I am utterly appalled,how can she be so boldly unfair
I think that any case she presided over should be reviewed to see if it deserved a new trial. 😮
I am sure anyone that was in a case that she presided over would agree with you. Especially anyone that didn’t like the outcome of the trial. This is unbelievable.
Wonder how many lawsuits she's going to be slapped with.
@@ldolan4051One too few, in my way of thinking. If it's every case she presided over, there should be one more!
Please keep us updated what happens with this. Unacceptable & the outcome will reveal whether or not they both are treated as privileged. SMH
Thanks for covering. Behavior is unacceptable!
It is mind-boggling to me that a judge would behave in such an unfathomable and infantile manner! Imho, she should be disbarred and never allowed to participate in the judicial system ever again. Thank you Peter for discussing this situation with all of us.
Shocked, not especially; appalled, absolutely! Disbarment is the only remedy here - no way this is the first time she's done this with the easy back and forth with the bailiff
I’m a legal assistant in Oklahoma, and I’m blown away. This is not the norm here in Oklahoma. What an embarrassment for us all here.
She should absolutely be disbarred! I don’t think she should be allowed to try to practice again. She showed zero remorse. She should be prosecuted.
This happened this past April in Louisiana as my brother in law was murdered….. the Judge was texting tho whole time & she was mothering the defense Attorney & didn’t like the DA. We filled a complaint w the commission board & supposedly done an investigation & NOTHING was done. We got a letter the file was closed!!!! 😢this was the worst day of our family s life & she was literally on her phone the whole time!!!!!
She’s a disgrace not only to the bench and the system but to women as a whole!
YES! Beyond appalling.
This is crazy! I can’t believe the disrespect she was showing for the bench. People’s lives are in her hands.
I’m currently serving on a jury and mad respect to the judge, clerk, bailiffs, prosecutor and defense. Incredible amount of respect to each other in the courtroom.
It's truly an amazing process to be a part of. Good luck in the deliberation.
What are you doing on social media??
Why are you sharing this?! You are risking the case get thrown out altogether.
@@Enoughalready20237not at all. First of all, the jury may not be sequestered. Lots of types of cases have juries.
Second of all, nothing in her statement referenced the case or was prejudicial. It's a general statement about proper decorum in the proceedings.
@@anonymoose116 if you think commenting while you are currently on a jury won’t compromise anything - I have no words
They both need to be fired immediately. It is horrifying to think that the one person in a trial you should be able to trust would stoop to this level of u professional behavior. How awful.
Completely unacceptable and I think that she should be disbarred and this definitely used as a teaching tool for future lawyers and judges
Yes, but one doesn't have to be a genius to work out that a judge sending text messages during a trial is one heck of a no-no.
Absolutely disbarred. No ethics whatsoever. Disgusting behavior especially from a judge. Scary stuff.
Mind blowing! I cannot even imagine if this was my case or that of my family
Every case she ever presided over is now in question.
This is unbelievable! So unprofessional! She should be fired and her license revoked immediately. In fact, all involved should be
She needs removed and ultimately disbarred.
Bet this judge wishes no cameras were in her court,she definitely deserves to be booted out ,watching from Scotland xx
That judge needs to be removed permanently, this is sickening.
Runkle went over this case last night and all I could say was wow, just wow. This person has no business being on the bench and then she lied to the disciplinary committee???? I don't know how she remained a lawyer, let alone became a judge. Glad she will be taken off the bench. I think she should be disbarred for life. She has proven herself to be unworthy of such positions.
The wittnes tampering and the jury tampering.
Absolutely agree with you. It’s horrendous.
I'm not surprised by her actions, we have so much hate and evil in the world nowadays, this type of thing was inevitable. I am appalled by her actions though, and think the judge needs to be disbarred immediately, and the bailiff fired too. God bless you all and have a great day!!!
Booted and disbarred...immediately. she is the perfect picture of some of the issues our legal system faces.
Strip her of her power & have her disbarred.😢
Can't believe she would destroy the decorum, the credibility, and the courtesy judges are expected to extend to all the lawyers and clients who appear in front of them.
I remember seeing the videos, to now know what she was actually doing…appalling! She needs to be unbenched and disbarred forever…and to spend some time in prison for messing up that trial for the poor victim & family
Absolutely disgraceful. Both should never be allowed to hold any positions in public service again. So glad they caught them.
Would love to know who made the decision to look at the tapes and turn them over to the media. I wonder what precipitated all this.
Rewatcher. I am not surprised. The bailiff should lose his job also! I happened upon a list of bad judges and was surprised to see that many. There are only two in MN so far, but I am sure there's more. Every state has them. It is such a sad time in our country. We need to fix it from the top down if only the right people could be found. I acted that way in high school but was so different back then. No cell phones or social media. AHHH, the good old days!❤Thanks for sharing this, though. Can't go to sleep till I see and hear from you and Rob! Have a great week!❤
Appalled and disgusted of the actions of the judge and the baliff, they both need to be punished for this behavior! Judge needs to be totally disbarred, bailiff punished too!
Absolutely agree, she has to go NOW!!
Thank you so much for all your knowledge of the law and breaking it down for us mere mortals can understand !! You’re awesome 👏
This is despicable conduct and both the judge and the bailiff need to lose their jobs.
I'm disgusted. Yes, she should not be able to be a Judge ever again. The bailiff should be punished too... They made a mockery of the courtroom.
Rewatching today. This is so terrible. I live in Oklahoma and am saddened to hear of this, not just because of our judicial system but in my state. I heard about that trial. 😪 thanks Peter!!!
I live in OK. It's sad. My granddaughter 16 and 3 others were leaving a football game and were killed by a drunk driver. He was charged with 4 counts of manslaughter and DUI. He received 1 year in county jail not guilty in manslaughter. He had a classmate in the jury!
Horrifying...
I’m so sorry, Debra. That is absolutely awful, and I’m very sorry your granddaughter and her friends didn’t receive the justice they deserve. 🙏💔
Wow! On Rewatch. This is horrible. If she isn't permanently removed & disbarred, it questions our entire judicial system.
I had to stop watching the Maya trial I was about to explode
I am an attorney here in Tampa Florida and I have to say that you addressed this issue perfectly.
What makes it even worse is the trial was about a child. How could any jokes be told during that? It's a disservice to the whole justice system and especially for innocent baby boy.
I agree 100%!!!!!
Everything your said is absolutely 1000% and I'm not even a attorney, or paralegal and surely not a judge!!! Wow! It's the ppl in our world nowadays. It's crazy how ppl are behaving. A judge, attorney or bailiff are no exception I guess. How incredibly horrible. Thanks Peter.
She should definitely be removed! 7:14
My momma always said “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything. IN ADDITION, my daddy always said when you write a letter, a poem, a report, anything you put in writing always think that the whole world could read it. They both lived by those words.
It's probably my age but it feels like our society has become very disrespectful and doing things that are just deplorable. Look at some of things going on these days in our Congress, House, Supreme Court, senators etc. Our values are collapsing and people feel like they are free to act like this. Very sad and I hope they throw the book at her. Makes me wonder if she's been doing this all along and will they check into her other cases to see if she did the same and will have to retry some of the cases. Disgusting behavior.
Well said.
wow! what on earth is going on in our courts? prosecutors, judges, bailiffs, lawyers (no offense to you, peter, or the many other good ones)
... is it any wonder our country has lost faith in our system of justice?
We needed Papa Tragos to chime in!! 👴🏼
No longer allowed to practice
OMGoodness. What is going ON!!!!🎉❤
So outrageous Peter…am glad this has come to light…such a despicable abuse of authority. Am shocked actually😔🙏😊
I wonder how many cases are going to file against this Judge, God only knows what she's done in the past
Thank you Peter for bringing this to us
This horrifies me! Agree with you 100%. Wouldn't every single defendant who was sentenced by this judge have a basis to appeal because of her behavior in this case? No way was this the first time she's done this. Definitely should be removed from the bench and disbarred.
Disbar her. She should not be allowed anywhere near a courtroom or position of power again.
This is absolutely shocking!! I can’t believe this! She should never be allowed in a courtroom again
She should be immediately and permanently removed from the bench and should be disbarred. She should also face criminal contempt charges, as should the bailiff. There is no excuse for this behavior.
I hope this isn’t a sign of the times…lack of integrity, rude, dishonest, self-centered, sexist, disrespectful, etc. and so on. We should be all sickened by this.
This is mindboggling. I just can't understand how she could think this was okay!!
There are some judges who are absolutely on the worlds greatest power trip. It’s scary to think how many of them do not have any oversight. It gives a bad name for the legal system.
Oh my word ... She needs to be disbarred. I can not believe this. She can not be allowed to get away with this and honestly, I don't think taking the Ethics again is going to help. She actually appears to be unremorseful. I hope that bailiff is fired, as well. This is just an example of someone abusing their authority and position. I do not think she should ever be allowed to practice law in any state. I do think she should be charged for violating the code of ethics and geez, conduct is just unbecoming of anyone, much less a Judge .
Absolutely disgusting.
Thanks, fascinating! Crazy amount of misconduct!