The Morning Call has printed a letter expressing support for Judge Zito, signed by 34 lawyers. Contrary to Attorney Ed Angelo's assertion, these guys praise the judge for improving justice in Northampton County. Yesterday, I called the letter a good boy list for Santa Claus. Since yesterday, I have reconfirmed Angelo's allegation with a second lawyer. Also yesterday, I deleted a signed comment from a third lawyer, confirming Angelo's observations.. I did the deletion because I felt it necessary to confirm with the attorney that it was indeed his comment, because the heading was from a pseudonym. Although, I did confirm that it was from him, it's his place, not mine, to resubmit the comment.
Judge Koury maintained that he never heard the complaint before Angelo's allegation this week. However, one of the attorneys speculated that Zito will step down sooner than later, now that the best kept secret in Northampton is out in the open.
Yes. This is such a well-known feature of that court's operation. Although there's nothing wrong with plea agreements, this judge has openly and routinely told defendants that they should consider pleading as early as possible - - a pronouncement that gives the prosecution more power.
ReplyDeleteron clever, I appreciate you resubmitting your sentiment. while i'm sure that angelo would also appreciate it, he must still feel very lonely. to my mind, the letter to the editor only reinforces that there is a problem in northampton county, rather than dispute it.
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