March 16, 2011

NY Judge Gives Pass to Corrupt Cop

If "jail sentence[s don't] deter a public official from misconduct," why would it deter ordinary civilians? This judge sounds as if he was doing someone a favor.

[From article]
"But [Judge] Walsh, a former cop, rejected prison for Johnstone, saying removal from society and rehabilitation were not issues for Johnstone and jailing him would not prevent more corruption.

"I have yet to see a jail sentence deter a public official from misconduct," Walsh said.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/wrist_slap_for_dirty_klyn_drug_cop_kdmjCRmS3VNaq9eQFSU6yK

Wrist slap for dirty B'klyn drug cop
By WILLIAM J. GORTA
New York Post
Last Updated: 1:50 AM, March 15, 2011
Posted: 1:09 AM, March 15, 2011

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