NJ - Daniel Anderl, fatally shot at home by gunman, son of Fed Judge Salas, N. Brunswick 19 Jul 2020

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On Friday, she will attend the New Jersey governor's signing of a new state law that makes it a crime to publish online or elsewhere personal addresses and telephone information about state judges or their families. Salas will be there even though the law protects only state judges, not federal judges, because the law is named after her son, Daniel.




An Attacker Killed A Judge's Son. Now She Wants To Protect Other Families

 

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“This is a renewed commitment to ensure our judiciary, prosecutors, and members of law enforcement who answer the call of justice can do so without fear for their personal safety, or that of their loved ones," Murphy said. "By shielding the home addresses and private contact information for those who serve on the bench and enforce our laws, we are demonstrating that in the face of unspeakable tragedy, New Jersey responds not with thoughts and prayers, but with concrete action."


NJ governor signs 'Daniel's Law,' named after Judge Esther Salas' son, to protect families

 

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Judge Esther Salas speaks out about new law after shooting death of her son

I would want people to know about my Daniel that he always put others before himself, and that's why I know he would want me to do what I'm doing now because he would want others to be protected," Salas told Savannah Guthrie on TODAY Monday.

"I know that Daniel's looking down and saying, 'Mom, keep it going, keep it going because we need to make sure that everyone is safe.'"

 

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Dateline Thursday featuring this terrible crime.

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"By shielding the home addresses and private contact information for those who serve on the bench and enforce our laws, we are demonstrating that in the face of unspeakable tragedy, New Jersey responds not with thoughts and prayers, but with concrete action."

NJ governor signs 'Daniel's Law,' named after Judge Esther Salas' son, to protect families

The law is good and needed. It, should, however, be expanded to include everyone.

I once assisted a woman to "hide" from her violent ex husband whom she feared would start to stalk her. I was surprised to see that there were about 15 online search services offering "address location" searches based on name and DOB.

In addition, several sites offered the ability to perform far more comprehensive searches if one paid the membership fee and had a token reason for needing the service (profession, position at work etc).

In short, the woman had the same chances of being victimized as a judge and needs the same level of protection.

 

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U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas, whose son was killed and her husband wounded in an attack meant for her, says the gunman also had his sights on Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Salas reveals for the first time authorities found a dossier on Sotomayor in a locker used by her assailant, Roy Den Hollander, a lawyer who had a case before Salas and committed suicide after killing her son, Daniel. Salas appears in a Bill Whitaker report on the dramatic rise in the number of threats against federal judges in the U.S. to be broadcast Sunday, February 21, at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.   

Federal judge whose son was killed in attack says gunman targeted Sonia Sotomayor - 60 Minutes - CBS News

 

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U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas, whose son was killed and her husband wounded in an attack meant for her, says the gunman also had his sights on Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Salas reveals for the first time authorities found a dossier on Sotomayor in a locker used by her assailant, Roy Den Hollander, a lawyer who had a case before Salas and committed suicide after killing her son, Daniel. Salas appears in a Bill Whitaker report on the dramatic rise in the number of threats against federal judges in the U.S. to be broadcast Sunday, February 21, at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.   

Federal judge whose son was killed in attack says gunman targeted Sonia Sotomayor - 60 Minutes - CBS News

I can't like your post, it's just so infuriating that there is a type of man out there, that purposely targets female judges and other female professionals. It's such a tragedy and waste.

 

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Federal judges call for increased security after threats jump 400% and one judge's son is killed
60 minutes interview and transcript

 

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A plaque at the entrance of the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University was dedicated Saturday to Daniel Anderl, the son of federal judge Esther Salas, almost a year after he was shot and killed by a gunman who targeted Salas.

“To lose my son this way and for us not to do something, it’s a problem, it’s a mistake,” Salas said.

Saturday’s ceremony celebrated Anderl’s spirit. He planned to pursue a career in law and had turned 20 just days before he was killed.

“Daniel loved life,” Salas said.

The plaque also will serve as a reminder to young people who enter the law school about the gravity of the profession.

“I firmly believe that all judicial officers across this nation need to be protected. There has been a rise in threats,” Salas said. “I’m so afraid another tragedy will strike.”

Catholic University Honors Federal Judge's Son Killed in NJ