Now this is a legitimate obstruction of justice charge.
A Massachusetts judge aided an illegal in escaping arrest by ICE officials by letting the illegal leave out of the back door of the courthouse:
NEW: The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston has indicted Massachusetts state judge Shelley Richmond and a court officer with obstruction of justice tied to an effort to impede an ICE officer from taking custody of a person who had been in the U.S. illegally, according to court docs
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) April 25, 2019
According to the indictment, a person by the name of “A.S.” had been charged by local police with narcotics possession and for being a fugitive from justice in Pennsylvania. The judge allegedly worked with a defense attorney to let the man leave through the back exit to the court
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) April 25, 2019
For those that asked, the indictment says that ICE did have a detainer and warrant of removal for the individual.
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) April 25, 2019
U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling says the person, “A.S.” had been administratively arrested and deported twice before.
He says, “this case is not about immigration but is about the rule of law.”
Adding, “if the law is not applied equally it cannot be applied to everyone.”
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) April 25, 2019
Here’s more from NBC News:
A Massachusetts judge conspired with a court officer to help a twice-deported undocumented immigrant slip out a back exit of a courthouse and elude arrest by immigration authorities, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday.
Judge Shelley Joseph and court officer Wesley MacGregor were hit with federal obstruction of justice charges for allegedly aiding the defendant, who was arrested in March 2018 on charges of drug possession and being a fugitive from justice, according to an indictment by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston.
The man, identified as A.S., was allowed to dash out of a rear sally port entrance at the state courthouse in Newton, Massachusetts, on April 2, 2018, after a plainclothes immigration enforcement agent identified himself to the judge and other courtroom personnel, federal prosecutors said.
The plan was hatched after the suspect’s lawyer told the judge he thought the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in the courthouse was targeting the wrong person.
“ICE is going to pick him up if he walks out the front door. But I think the best thing for us to do is clear the fugitive issue, release him on a personal, and hope that he can avoid ICE,” the attorney said during a sidebar that was recorded, according to the indictment. “…That’s the best I can do.”
The judge responded: “ICE is gonna get him? What if we detain him?” according to the indictment.
Joseph then requested that the courtroom recorder be turned off as the conversation continued, prosecutors say. The courtroom recorder was turned back on after 52 seconds, the indictment says.
At that point, the prosecutor agreed with the defense lawyer that it seemed to be a case of mistaken identity.
“With the information that I have, I don’t think that there is enough tying him to the Pennsylvania warrant,” the prosecutor said, according to the indictment.
It was not clear what happened to the undocumented immigrant after the courthouse escape.
According to Heavy.com, the illegal was arrested later this month.
They also point out that while the judge wasn’t required to help ICE officials detain the illegal immigrant, it is very illegal to interfere.
Below is the full indictment if you want to read it:
Joseph and Macgregor Indict… by on Scribd
There is no such thing as an “undocumented immigrant”, there are only ILLEGAL ALIENS!!!
I hope to see more of this. I’m sick of federal judges who think they’re above the law and untouchable
ICE needs to pursue this kind of action nationwide, particularly on the left coast.
Absolutely! ALL illegals must go! NO exceptions!
Is Barr finally starting to get control over the DOJ and they are now enforcing the law as written? Seems like Blind Justice has been on a ten year hiatus through Holder, Lynch and Sessions. Great to have her making another appearance.
Judge Shelley will soon become inmate Shelley.
@sjmom Deport em both!
Good! We need more, more, more of this!
I’m pleased to see that they didn’t put the word: “Honorable” in front of Judge Shelley Joseph’s name.
Throw the book at her and make her an example!!!
More of this!
This “judge” should be kicked off the bench, disbarred, forfeit all pension and retirement benefits and be sentenced to prison … general population for 5 years.
Curious if she’d be willing to help an American citizen under similar circumstances.
Yeah, I was wondering how many Americans are in the same jail for possession.
She should be disbarred after a nice stay in prison.
Just a gentle reminder that your job is to uphold and the law, not ignore it!
@eric Another lib….. :facepalmg:
She should be disbarred after a nice stay in prison.
There is no such thing as an “undocumented immigrant”, there are only ILLEGAL ALIENS!!!
Absolutely right, but if you say that to a Liberal, they accuse you of dehumanizing people, and they call you a racist.
This was so overdue! We have an Attorney General here in California, Xavier Becerra, who has decreed that it is now against the law to cooperate with ICE! This is one SOB I’d certainly like to see behind bars along with that corrupt mayor of Oakland who makes a point of warning illegal aliens of any upcoming ICE raids.
Our Attorney General, Brian Frosh, here in Maryland is just as bad. Not only does he protect illegals, but he also wastes time and taxpayer dollars filing frivolous lawsuits against Trump instead of concentrating on problems in Maryland. Sadly, delusional Liberals voted him back in.
This was so overdue! We have an Attorney General here in California, Xavier Becerra, who has decreed that it is now against the law to cooperate with ICE! This is one SOB I’d certainly like to see behind bars along with that corrupt mayor of Oakland who makes a point of warning illegal aliens of any upcoming ICE raids.
Our Attorney General, Brian Frosh, here in Maryland is just as bad. Not only does he protect illegals, but he also wastes time and taxpayer dollars filing frivolous lawsuits against Trump instead of concentrating on problems in Maryland. Sadly, delusional Liberals voted him back in.
Dishonorable Judge Joseph and officer MacGregor should take the illegal immigrant’s place: behind prison bars. “Throw the book at them,.” making an example for all the other ultra-progressive would-be law-breaking judges.
Right on!
Yep. Lock them up!!!
Anyone that intentionally allows unvetted people to enter the USA without being thoroughly vetted to check for criminal or terrorist backgrounds. . . medical diseases . . . ties to human smuggling or child sex trafficking or drug smuggling or gangs. . . IS COMMITTING A TREASONOUS ACT ON OUR COUNTRY and must be held accountable.
Beginning with ultra-radical activist judges that mandate the insane “catch and release inside USA” policy.
Dishonorable Judge Joseph and officer MacGregor should take the illegal immigrant’s place: behind prison bars. “Throw the book at them,.” making an example for all the other ultra-progressive would-be law-breaking judges.
Right on!
Yep. Lock them up!!!
Anyone that intentionally allows unvetted people to enter the USA without being thoroughly vetted to check for criminal or terrorist backgrounds. . . medical diseases . . . ties to human smuggling or child sex trafficking or drug smuggling or gangs. . . IS COMMITTING A TREASONOUS ACT ON OUR COUNTRY and must be held accountable.
Beginning with ultra-radical activist judges that mandate the insane “catch and release inside USA” policy.
Guess who nominated her to the bench? Current Governor Charles “Charlie” Baker (R-North Korea)
Curious if she’d be willing to help an American citizen under similar circumstances.
Yeah, I was wondering how many Americans are in the same jail for possession.
Just a gentle reminder that your job is to uphold and the law, not ignore it!
@eric Another lib….. :facepalmg:
Now this is how a Republic (Rule of Law) should work not that democracy (mob rule) crap the democrats keep repeating and preaching. The blindfold on Lady Justice just got a little tighter for this liberal judge.
Is Barr finally starting to get control over the DOJ and they are now enforcing the law as written? Seems like Blind Justice has been on a ten year hiatus through Holder, Lynch and Sessions. Great to have her making another appearance.
In related criminal news: Baltimore Mayor had her offices raided by the FBI and IRS (and she’s a democrat!)
Federal agents raided Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh’s home, part of city hall and another location Thursday. Pugh is under investigation for alleged “self-dealing” in connection with hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments for a self-published children’s book from private companies that were subject to her influence.
https://www.npr.org/2019/04/25/717059571/fbi-raids-baltimore-mayor-catherine-pughs-home-and-offices-at-city-hall
And, she’s nowhere to be found. Reportedly left the state. LOL
Baltimore is not quite Chicago yet, but they are working on it. The complete corruption of decades of one part rule. Hopefully one day they’ll tear down the statue of Daddy Pelosi. Luckily, the politicians in Baltimore aren’t too bright. Elijah Cummings is exhibit number one, followed by whoever is currently mayor (it keeps changing as they are run out of office).
Actually, Baltimore has a higher per capita murder rate than Chicago.
Judge Shelley will soon become inmate Shelley.
@sjmom Deport em both!
I hope to see more of this. I’m sick of federal judges who think they’re above the law and untouchable
ICE needs to pursue this kind of action nationwide, particularly on the left coast.
Absolutely! ALL illegals must go! NO exceptions!
This “judge” should be kicked off the bench, disbarred, forfeit all pension and retirement benefits and be sentenced to prison … general population for 5 years.
More of this!
Throw the book at her and make her an example!!!
Good! We need more, more, more of this!
Guess who nominated her to the bench? Current Governor Charles “Charlie” Baker (R-North Korea)
I’m pleased to see that they didn’t put the word: “Honorable” in front of Judge Shelley Joseph’s name.
Well, I hope she stays in jail for a very long time! Such insanity when a stupid judge pulls this nonsense.
I’m just happy she is indicted for betraying her office. A judge in Multnomah County Oregon pulled this stunt a year or two ago but was not charged at all.
Now this is how a Republic (Rule of Law) should work not that democracy (mob rule) crap the democrats keep repeating and preaching. The blindfold on Lady Justice just got a little tighter for this liberal judge.
In related criminal news: Baltimore Mayor had her offices raided by the FBI and IRS (and she’s a democrat!)
Federal agents raided Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh’s home, part of city hall and another location Thursday. Pugh is under investigation for alleged “self-dealing” in connection with hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments for a self-published children’s book from private companies that were subject to her influence.
https://www.npr.org/2019/04/25/717059571/fbi-raids-baltimore-mayor-catherine-pughs-home-and-offices-at-city-hall
And, she’s nowhere to be found. Reportedly left the state. LOL
Baltimore is not quite Chicago yet, but they are working on it. The complete corruption of decades of one part rule. Hopefully one day they’ll tear down the statue of Daddy Pelosi. Luckily, the politicians in Baltimore aren’t too bright. Elijah Cummings is exhibit number one, followed by whoever is currently mayor (it keeps changing as they are run out of office).
Actually, Baltimore has a higher per capita murder rate than Chicago.
Well, I hope she stays in jail for a very long time! Such insanity when a stupid judge pulls this nonsense.