2010.04.19 Judge Strickland IS stepping down

[beach]

This is the question that I would like answered by one of our brilliant minds. I am sad to see JS go but I am more concerned why the defense wants this judge. If Mr. Hornsby called it, Mr. Mason knew as well. They didn't just do this because it was "fun".:banghead:

True, but Richard Hornsby also opined the defense would look back and consider this Motion the worst mistake they ever made.

 

[RR0004]

FaerieB, you were soooooo right. Definitely worth the read.

Judge Strickland I give you a standing ovation, a round of applause, a BRAVO, BRAVO!!!!

Adieu fair Judge Strickland, Adieu.

I know on JVM they questioned his motion...but if this is the only way for him to have his say...SO BE IT!!

PS- they also said on the show that this move reeks of desperation (in my own words)...they got nada!

 

[spyhouston]

This is just heartbreaking to me for JS. I am disgusted and hope the new judge doesn't sway one inch more than he needs to. The defense and the defendant are rats. Is CM or AL behind this madness?

 

[Brattigirle]

With JP at the helm do any of you think that the defense may try to use some of the contents of KC's letters to claim Bias yet again? Oh and how many times can they cry wolf?

 

[AZlawyer]

With JP at the helm do any of you think that the defense may try to use some of the contents of KC's letters to claim Bias yet again? Oh and how many times can they cry wolf?

That's KC's bias, not the judge's bias!

 

[nort]

That is a lovely tribute and written with such sincerity it makes me hope the honorable judge is reading the blogs tonight.

 

[sleutherontheside]

The reference to oranges........J Cheney ( not to be confused with chain-ey) Mason commented that Henry Lee has been known to offer his expert opinion in exchange for a "crate of oranges".

Given Florida's issues this year with late winter temperatures and pests.....that "crate of oranges" may cost a wee bit more than anticipated.

 

[gitana1]

Here's the order.

http://www.clickorlando.com/download/2010/0419/23199242.pdf

Definitely worth the read, IMO!

ETA I knew I loved JS. :heart:

Woah!!!!!! JB is such an idiot. He has earned himself an enemy and he is going to have to face this judge in the future sometime, as well as JS's friends. The contempt JS has for JB is oozing from that order. Now the entire legal community will know the truth about JB even if they have not been following this case and that is that JB is a hypocritical boob. He should be ashamed.

 

[absolut_alexis]

I love the last post script, which seems to the allegation he is attaching the footnote to and the overall whining of the defense: "This allegation must serve as a source of bemusement for the [state attorneys] who have verbally sparred with the Court many times, in many prior cases following adverse rulings"

It is like he laughing with them -- the defense doesn't know what's coming.

 

[Aedrys]

Researchers have found that when women defy traditional gender stereotypes, and commit ‘men-type' crimes, there are punished more severely than comparable male offenders," Lyons argued. "The defense…has found four cases in the last five years where Orange County prosecutors have declined to seek the death penalty against fathers who murdered their children."

Per a new motion today. Off to re read AL's articles and cite references to sexism in the DP cases. I recall there is a reference to this issue somewhere. I will find it.

Before everyone freaks out.....let's recall KC's own words in jailhouse letters discussing JB and his reassurance that she would find someone to take care of her one day.

More and more folks.....I attribute these letters to an ORGANIZED effort to facilitate and contribute to a mantra by the defense. I'll be in the AL thread researching comments and "tricks".

Actually, it's the OPPOSITE, I would think. Courts traditionally rule in favor of the mother in custody and other cases, and I would think would rule WORSE if it's a man that has killed his children. Haven't we all been talking about how Casey's youthfulness may play into how she is judged and how some people just can't believe she did this BECAUSE Casey gave birth to Caylee and was her mother (in the loosest sense of the word, I might add). The fact that they only found FOUR cases in the last FIVE years goes even more to prove my point. How many hundreds of cases happen each year? Nice try defense, but this won't work.

This is pure BS. Ironically, we don't even know who Caylee's father is, and the only men in her life have consistently let her down. And wasn't the defense trying to imply Kronk was the one who did it because he's a perv with a duct tape and kiddie fetish? Sorry, but that's not worse than the child's OWN MOTHER killing her because she's not wanted anymore. Feminist, my a**. Casey WISHES she was a feminist instead of a...I won't finish that statement so I don't get banned.

Geez, next thing you know she's going to try to get Gloria Allred as her lawyer. I mean seriously!

 

[LambChop]

I wonder now if this is part of the "fun" CM was talking about on the court steps after the last hearing. If so, how inappropriate. JMO

 

[logicalgirl]

Wow, I just got off a plane and fired up my laptop to this! It is not a surprise. Too, too funny that Judge Strickland went out with a bang telling off the defense in such a public lashing.

How wonderful that the top dog of judges there is now to hear the case. He is going to hold the defense to every detail of every standard and make them get it together and not allow anymore stalling and nonsense. The defense is going to look back on Judge Strickland as the good old days. This judge is wholly offended by the defense one could easily guess and their honeymoon with the Florida courts extreme patience and kibitzing while Baez learns on the job is over, imo.

I hope all good things for Judge Strickland. It would take a lot more than the likes of Jose to derail his career. Everyone will recognize this for what it was, and I believe this will not reflect poorly on him in the slightest. Do you remember that poll the defense did and 89 percent , or some astronomical amount of those polled thought Baez was not honorable or trustworthy? I do think the judge's record for his career and lifetime of work will survive this with dignity and grace. He pissed right now, but this too shall pass. He will continue on his path and I believe he will make a wonderful judge however high up on that ladder he wishes to climb. Unlike Baez, we will be reading his learned, wise decisions many, many years into the future..maybe even from the Supreme Court. Baez is not important in the big picture of Judge Strickland's story of his life, by any stretch of the imagination. That is what helps me when I have something challenging or hurtful, I think if anyone should ever write my life story..would this even get a mention and more often than not, the answer is of course not. When you look at things in the big picture, the wonderful thing to know is that although someone slung mud.....they missed!!!!! Stand tall Judge, we all stand with you and history will be kind to you. You are a good, good man and that is perpetual. You can be proud of the work you do. I bet you sleep well and you are likely your parent's shining pride. May God continue to bless your life!

Well said TWA! Now, tell me - do you think this new Judge is going to allow Baez to address him as "Judge", instead of "Your Honor"?

 

[jcamille]

What is the defenses real motivation for this?

I think the real motivation is to drag this out as long as possible. This case is JB's proverbial golden ticket.

I think they are also trying to find a way to drag the case out longer to delay the inevitable - KC going to prison. As far as living conditions go, she's got it easy right now. I imagine her life will be far worse when she gets out of jail and into prison for the rest of her life.

There's a murder case here that just went to trial - SIX years after the crime was committed (in 2004). Can you imagine if this drags on another two, three, four years before she is tried? That could be four more years in jail, instead of four more years in prison. Given the option, I think KC and company will try to stall as long as they can.

 

[momtective]

Just hearing this news...how very sad that such a stellar Judge had to go out under the siege of a worm like Jose Baez. I commend this man, His Honor, for taking into consideration the likelihood of an appeal had he remained seated on this case. I commend him for the respect he showed our lil Caylee by refusing to be "the reason" for an appeal and I commend him for being a genuinely compassionate and extremely patient human being. But most of all I commend him stepping aside so as to allow JB to receive the proper and long overdue a$$ whoppin' I'm confident he will now receive.

Your Honor, your order rocked! Now sit back and enjoy the rest of the circus.

 

[magnolia]

This is the question that I would like answered by one of our brilliant minds. I am sad to see JS go but I am more concerned why the defense wants this judge. If Mr. Hornsby called it, Mr. Mason knew as well. They didn't just do this because it was "fun".:banghead:

I think this was all planned when CM decided to become part of the defense team. I am very concerned about the new Judge, because, I don't think the defense would cut off their nose to spite their face.

 

[ZsaZsa]

Or is that last motion I saw to take the Death Penalty off the table..Did that come today? Gee talk about motions flying:banghead:

Yes, and if you watch Bill Sheaffer's comments he says it was expected and the new Judge will dispatch that motion pretty quickly..

 

[Dear Prudence]

Actually, it's the OPPOSITE, I would think. Courts traditionally rule in favor of the mother in custody and other cases, and I would think would rule WORSE if it's a man that has killed his children. Haven't we all been talking about how Casey's youthfulness may play into how she is judged and how some people just can't believe she did this BECAUSE Casey gave birth to Caylee and was her mother (in the loosest sense of the word, I might add). The fact that they only found FOUR cases in the last FIVE years goes even more to prove my point. How many hundreds of cases happen each year? Nice try defense, but this won't work.

This is pure BS. Ironically, we don't even know who Caylee's father is, and the only men in her life have consistently let her down. And wasn't the defense trying to imply Kronk was the one who did it because he's a perv with a duct tape and kiddie fetish? Sorry, but that's not worse than the child's OWN MOTHER killing her because she's not wanted anymore. Feminist, my a**. Casey WISHES she was a feminist instead of a...I won't finish that statement so I don't get banned.

Geez, next thing you know she's going to try to get Gloria Allred as her lawyer. I mean seriously!

ITA, it's pure BS. I couldn't even finish reading the motion because it makes me want to puke that Andrea Lyon is saying the prosecution is seeking the death penalty because of sexism against KC, when Andrea Lyon spewed such sexist remarks herself towards female prosecutors in the lecture tapes. uke:

Interesting that CF News 13 is again the first media outlet to have these defense motions. Not only are they not stamped received by the court, they are not even signed by anyone (Mason, Baez, KC) except Lyon.

Link to motions: http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2010/4/19/judge_strickland_removes_self_from_casey_case.html

 

[faefrost]

What would totally crack me up is if JS showed up at the first hearing sitting on the prosecution side..OMG how funny would that be?

He wouldn't. That would be taken as unduly influencing the presiding judge and could result in a mistrial or appeal. he has said exactly what he needed to say. He will probably fade from the scene of this trial in the courtroom.

However I wouldn't at all be surprised to see a few new bar complaints show up regarding the defense team. And you can almost guarantee he will probably show up in person for any bar hearings regarding JB etc. Those don't have a direct or appealble impact on the case.

I wonder if since he has left the case it would be permissable for him to do some TV talking head work?

 

[Schmerty_Jones]

Stupid BOZO probably thought he could pick the Judge of his choice .IMO

He did! He is that delusional!!!

 

[Aedrys]

I think this was all planned when CM decided to become part of the defense team. I am very concerned about the new Judge, because, I don't think the defense would cut off their nose to spite their face.

You're talking about THIS defense? *falls on the floor laughing*

My dear, you have NOTHING to worry about. They've already cut off EVERYTHING to spite only themselves. Believe me, this doesn't benefit them in ANY way.