Judge Reggie Walton to try the case - Democratic Underground

bigbrother05

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Fri Oct-28-05 02:47 PM
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Judge Reggie Walton to try the case

Just heard this will be the presiding judge for the leak case.

http://www.usdoj.gov/olp/waltonbio.htm

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justiceischeap

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Fri Oct-28-05 02:48 PM
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1. What's his record like?

Anyone know?

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deadparrot

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Fri Oct-28-05 02:48 PM
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2. Appointed by Poppy and Raygun.

Edited on Fri Oct-28-05 02:48 PM by deadparrot

Freeps'll still scream, but just a note.

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napi21

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Fri Oct-28-05 02:50 PM
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4. Just because he was appointed by Poppy doesn't mean he isn't a fair judge!

Fitz was appointed by a Pub too!

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garybeck

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Fri Oct-28-05 08:47 PM
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11. Really?

Based on what we know about his other appointments, it appears that cronyism and loyalty are the main reasons he chooses his people.

I would expect this judge to be partisan. Look at all the work he's done under Reagan and BushI.

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Straight Shooter

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Fri Oct-28-05 02:49 PM
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3. *cough*

Judge Walton served as a Staff Attorney in the Defender Association of Philadelphia from 1974 to 1976. He served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia from 1976 to 1981 and also served as the Executive Assistant United States Attorney for that office from 1980 to 1981.

Judge Walton was appointed as a judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by ... Ronald Reagan in 1981. He served as the Deputy Presiding Judge of the Superior Court's Criminal Division from 1986 to 1989.

In 1989, Judge Walton was appointed by ... George H.W. Bush as the Associate Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President. Judge Walton served in this position until 1991, when he was named by ... Bush as the Senior White House Advisor for Crime.

Judge Walton was reappointed to the Superior Court bench by ... (Dimson) in 1991. Judge Walton served as the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court's Domestic Violence Unit in 2000. Since January 1, 2001, Judge Walton has served as the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court's Family Division.

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texpatriot2004

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Fri Oct-28-05 03:13 PM
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Well what do you think Straight Shooter? nm

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bigbrother05

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Fri Oct-28-05 03:08 PM
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5. Dismissed Sibel Edmonds suit

He was the judge in her suit against the FBI for her dismissal. Upheld the DOJ that the facts of the case could expose secrets that could put people in danger. He probably wouldn't like someone outing an agent. Other articles point to Judge Walton as a no nonsense jurist that won't allow grandstanding in his courtroom.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32207-2004Jul6.html

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never cry wolf

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Fri Oct-28-05 03:09 PM
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6. Here he is

hmmmm, methinks many RWers will be sure the fix is in.

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trof

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Fri Oct-28-05 03:10 PM
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7. nice tie

<whew>

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Straight Shooter

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Fri Oct-28-05 03:13 PM
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8. I was hoping he would not be a white male.

But I didn't want to read too much into the name "Reggie." Every Reggie I've ever known has been a decent guy.

Here's hoping he is as nonpartisan as Fitzgerald.

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cantstandbush

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Fri Oct-28-05 03:14 PM
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9. If he dismissed Sibel's case, there is no hope for justice here. n/t

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loudsue

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Fri Oct-28-05 03:27 PM
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10. Well, looks like Libby will walk.

Damn those frikkin' crooks!!! I'm SICK TO DEATH of these right wing freaks hijacking our country!!

:kick:

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onenote

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Fri Oct-28-05 08:50 PM
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12. when delay complained that his judge was a Dem we mocked him

Let's not act like Delay.

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