This is how the courts operate in many of those counties in southern Ohio. It’s how Pike County operated when Junk was prosecutor. It’s a system that can make people feel they’re above the law. JMO
In your first link...
State appeals Jake Wagner sentencing, wants harsher time and judge off case
WAVERLY, Ohio — Prosecutors in Ohio are pushing for a tougher sentence for Edward “Jake” Wagner, who admitted to his role in the 2016 Pike County massacre that claimed the lives of eight members of…sciotovalleyguardian.com
State appeals sentence for Jake Wagner after he admitted to role in Pike County massacre
The state of Ohio is looking for a harsher sentence for Jake Wagner, the Pike County man who admitted to his role in one of the state’s most complex murder cases.www.wlwt.com
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IMOThe majority of the Ohio Supreme Court has become grossly incompetent in recent years. These kind of decisions are not unusual. Many experts feel nominees in recent years don’t have the necessary experience to serve.In your first link...
"[Judge]Hein defended his decision, noting that Jake Wagner’s cooperation, including testifying against his brother, warranted a chance at parole. He also criticized Angela Wagner’s 30-year sentence as too lenient, given her failure to stop the plot, and suggested gender bias may have influenced her deal."
Is he seriously saying because E"J"W testified against GW (making sure to say he didn't shoot anyone) and is allowed to spout Christian values to the family members of his EIGHT victims (not to mention the THREE children affected) in court, he only deserves 32 year before he can be eligible for parole!!? In what alternate universe is Hein living in? And the Ohio Supremes just backed him up!? Shocking
Only thing I agree with is AW got off way too easy for what she did, aided and abetted the murders of EIGHT human beings and the abosolute destruction of THREE children's lives.
Now Billy's case is in jeopardy. What in the world is going on in Ohio!? EIGHT people slaughtered in one night at 4 different locations, all planned out and executed by a murderous family of 4 and this is all the justice Ohio courts can muster? It's crushing to the soul. AJMO
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Why is Judge Junk scheduling and cancelling hearings for another judge's (Hein) case? What's the difference between a "Presiding" Judge and an "Event" Judge? Given his history on the Rhoden/Wagner case isn't Judge Junk the last judge who should be involved, in any way?
Junk is not the judge. Things are delayed right now due to Judge Hein it seems and appeals that had to be filed due to his rulings on the DP. There is also an appeal on Jakes sentence, but I am not sure if that has to be ruled on before Billy's trial can start.
Thank you ever so much for the correct link to read the docket, much appreciated! Judge Junk is list as the case judge on there?
| 03/12/2024 | """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Judge: JUNK, ROBERT Event: JURY TRIAL Date: 01/06/2025 Time: 09:00 AM | |
| 03/12/2024 | COSTS FOR NOTICES MAILED | |
| 03/12/2024 | ENTRY GRANTING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL DATE -- THE ABOVE STYLED MATTER IS HEREBY RESCHEDULED FOR A JURY TRIAL ON JANUARY 6, 2025; DEFENDANT, GEORGE W WAGNER, III, BY AND THROUGH COUNSEL, CONTINUES TO WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL FOR THE PERIOD OF THIS CONTINUANCE AS TO THE PENDING CHARGES COPIES FILED MAILED BY ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER | |
| 06/03/2024 | CERTIFICATE OF ASSIGNMENT -- JONATHAN P. HEIN, A RETIRED JUDGE OF THE DARKE COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, GENERAL AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION, IS ASSIGNED EFFECTIVE MAY 29, 2024, TO PRESIDE IN THE PIKE COUNTY COMMON PLEAS TO HEAR CASE 2018CR000157, STATE OF OHIO V GEORGE WAGNER III AND TO CONCLUDE ANY PROCEEDINGS IN WHICH THE JUDGE PARTICIPATED | |
| 06/17/2024 | """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Judge: JONATHAN P. HEIN Event: PRE-TRIAL Date: 08/02/2024 Time: 10:00 AM |
I believe because he is the sitting judge of Pike County that it automatically defaults to him.
In Feb 2023 it's listed as Junk recusing and retired Judge Corbin taking over but Junk was still listed on many of the Status Conferences and Motion Hearings, as if he's the judge at the hearing. Even after Judge Hein took over from Judge Corbin, Junk's name is listed in places as Judge: . It just looks very sloppy to still have his name on events when he recused in 2023.
I believe CO is correct. In Pike County whomever is in charge of how the data is processed to appear online, hasn't bothered to fix an obvious error in data entry. Junk's name is still showing up on some Docket entries. Maybe because the two judges (Corbin and Hein) that have worked it since Deering retired are retired themselves and it's too much bother for the system to have correct info entered in that type of situation. In this day and age, technologically how hard can it be? Rhetorical question
I believe CO is correct. In Pike County whomever is in charge of how the data is processed to appear online, hasn't bothered to fix an obvious error in data entry. Junk's name is still showing up on some Docket entries. Maybe because the two judges (Corbin and Hein) that have worked it since Deering retired are retired themselves and it's too much bother for the system to have correct info entered in that type of situation. In this day and age, technologically how hard can it be? Rhetorical question
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It’s a small rural county and a very big case with worldwide media coverage. No doubt he’s still paying close attention to the case, it’s impossible to avoid.
