A Judge in a New York court, was too annoyed and distracted by a cell phone that began ringing while his court session was in progress. No one owned up responsibility when he asked all those present in the court as to who was the owner of the cell phone that was just ringing. He, it seems, had said, "I must know whose cell phone was just ringing, else, I am going to send everyone of you to jail". All those 46 present in the court did not own responsibility and judge, true to his words, sent everyone of them to jail. Later in the day all those were released. Latest news confirm that the Judge, Robert Restaino, was removed on Tuesday by a State judicial panel. (Source: The Hindu)
Dec 4, 2007
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"true to his word" ?!
Would you respect someone if they killed a hostage when they said they would?
The judge exceeded his authority and misused the power he was given to execute justice. He did not have to know whose cell phone rang; it had nothing to do with the administration of justice.
While this behavior is outlandish enough to cause comment (e.g. yours and mine), think of all the petty and arbitrary whims of judges that do not get attention, review, or appropriate reaction.
Hi Richard,
I was only sarcastic when I wrote "true to his words". Didnt mean to appreciate the judge. The judge exceeded his limits and I agree with you on that.
Thanks for your comments.
Gowri.
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