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State judge who helped illegal alien escape to face rare trial
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:47 pm
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:47 pm
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A Massachusetts judge is one step closer to facing a federal trial on charges that she assisted an illegal immigrant in avoiding federal apprehension.
A federal judge last week declined to dismiss charges against Massachusetts District Court Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph and now-retired Massachusetts trial court officer Wesley MacGregor.
Joseph, MacGregor, and a defense attorney are accused of helping a Dominican man evade being taken into custody at the Newton District Court by ICE agents after a 2018 hearing on criminal charges including drug possession. Prosecutors say the man had previously been removed from the U.S. twice and was barred from reentering the country until 2027.
Approximately one month after his escape, the fugitive was apprehended by immigration authorities, according to the Associated Press.
"Joseph’s lawyers have blasted prosecutors for what the defense has called an 'extraordinary sweetheart deal granting complete immunity' to the immigrant’s defense attorney, who they say was the 'architect and ringleader' of the man’s escape plan," the AP reported. "Her lawyers say Joseph had no idea about the plan, but they argue that even if the allegations were true, judicial immunity shields judges from liability for acts 'taken in their judicial role.'"
The federal judge has refused to grant the request to dismiss conspiracy and obstruction charges. Joseph and MacGregor have both pled not guilty.
"After careful consideration, the motions to dismiss are DENIED because the Indictment alleges the elements of the offenses and sufficient supporting factual detail," U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin wrote in his July 27 ruling.
One of the arguments made regarding Joseph was that she is protected by judicial immunity, though the judge noted when declining to dismiss the charges that there is debate over the issue.
"The parties hotly contest whether judicial immunity insulates against criminal liability or is restricted to civil lawsuit," Sorokin wrote. "Where the Indictment charges that Joseph acted 'corruptly,' ... it is not within this Court’s province on a motion to dismiss to determine whether judicial immunity, even if its reach encompasses criminal liability, provides a viable shelter for Joseph in the circumstances alleged here."
A Massachusetts judge is one step closer to facing a federal trial on charges that she assisted an illegal immigrant in avoiding federal apprehension.
A federal judge last week declined to dismiss charges against Massachusetts District Court Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph and now-retired Massachusetts trial court officer Wesley MacGregor.
Joseph, MacGregor, and a defense attorney are accused of helping a Dominican man evade being taken into custody at the Newton District Court by ICE agents after a 2018 hearing on criminal charges including drug possession. Prosecutors say the man had previously been removed from the U.S. twice and was barred from reentering the country until 2027.
Approximately one month after his escape, the fugitive was apprehended by immigration authorities, according to the Associated Press.
"Joseph’s lawyers have blasted prosecutors for what the defense has called an 'extraordinary sweetheart deal granting complete immunity' to the immigrant’s defense attorney, who they say was the 'architect and ringleader' of the man’s escape plan," the AP reported. "Her lawyers say Joseph had no idea about the plan, but they argue that even if the allegations were true, judicial immunity shields judges from liability for acts 'taken in their judicial role.'"
The federal judge has refused to grant the request to dismiss conspiracy and obstruction charges. Joseph and MacGregor have both pled not guilty.
"After careful consideration, the motions to dismiss are DENIED because the Indictment alleges the elements of the offenses and sufficient supporting factual detail," U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin wrote in his July 27 ruling.
One of the arguments made regarding Joseph was that she is protected by judicial immunity, though the judge noted when declining to dismiss the charges that there is debate over the issue.
"The parties hotly contest whether judicial immunity insulates against criminal liability or is restricted to civil lawsuit," Sorokin wrote. "Where the Indictment charges that Joseph acted 'corruptly,' ... it is not within this Court’s province on a motion to dismiss to determine whether judicial immunity, even if its reach encompasses criminal liability, provides a viable shelter for Joseph in the circumstances alleged here."
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:49 pm to Crimson Wraith
She is crying?
There's no crying in obstruction and conspiracy.
There's no crying in obstruction and conspiracy.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:49 pm to Crimson Wraith
Good lock that bitch up with some Russian Mafioso's with stars on their knees.
nah I wouldn't wish that on her if anybody catches that
nah I wouldn't wish that on her if anybody catches that
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:50 pm to Crimson Wraith
If only Emmet Sullivan could meet this same fate.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:51 pm to Crimson Wraith
Its funny to me when these powerful women turn into helpless little girls when they are caught committing a criminal act. Put her arse in prison where she has been putting people her entire career. nothing is worse than a corrupt judge, they should hang by their neck.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:52 pm to Crimson Wraith
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A Massachusetts judge is one step closer to the gallows
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:53 pm to messyjesse
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A Massachusetts judge is one step closer to the gallows
If its Salem, can they burn her?
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:54 pm to Bulldogblitz
Or dunk her. Or press her with rocks.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 4:56 pm to Crimson Wraith
Liberal counts suck !
Posted on 8/3/20 at 5:00 pm to PsychTiger
the weather you are getting I will get. Is it lightening? Just rain? On local radar it looks like it broke up outer bands to Roanoke VA.
This post was edited on 8/3/20 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 8/3/20 at 5:37 pm to Crimson Wraith
quote:This can be done? Why not do it in sanctuary cities? In Houston, for example, illegals who commit a crime, are immoderately released precisely so the INS cannot put a hold on them.
A federal judge last week declined to dismiss charges against Massachusetts District Court Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph and now-retired Massachusetts trial court officer Wesley MacGregor.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 5:44 pm to cajunangelle
Mostly light rain so far. Winds only in the 20s. Further up the coast you are the worse it will be though.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 5:52 pm to Taxing Authority
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illegals who commit a crime, are immoderately released precisely so the INS cannot put a hold on them.
I remember this case. It was much worse than releasing him. INS was waiting out in front of the courtroom because she had ordered them to stay out of her court. Her, the defense attorney and the security officer, slipped the defendant out the back door through her chambers just to keep him from being arrested. It was a deliberate criminal act.
She is a big liberal and this was back when Trump was pushing for deportations so she did it to middle finger Trump thinking she was untouchable. Her Judicial Immunity argument is crazy. If you buy her argument, then she could stand up in the middle of a trial and shoot the defendant in the head and not be prosecuted. That ain’t the way it works.
Posted on 8/3/20 at 5:53 pm to Bulldogblitz
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She is crying?
I hope so. fricking bitch!
Posted on 8/3/20 at 5:58 pm to Crimson Wraith
Liberal Massachusetts will have a jury of lawn maintenance workers only.
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