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Oh no he di'nt!
« on: March 02, 2015, 04:40:50 PM »
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2015/02/27/the-censorious-thuggery-of-ohio-judge-tim-grendell/

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If you were a judge, would you threaten to hold people in contempt of court because of things they said about you in private conversations? As a VC reader, I am sure you wouldn’t. Alas, the same cannot be said of Ohio judge Tim Grendell of the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas Probate and Juvenile Division. And that’s only part of the story.

Ken White at Popehat breaks down Judge Grendell’s abusive and irresponsible behavior and bizarre attempts to justify his “censorious thuggery.” Here’s even more from the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Watchdog.org.

Oh, snap!

This is going to go far beyond the Striesand Effect.

Ken White (Popehat) has a history of following a thin to its bitter end.  And another history of sucessfully seeking some pretty damn competent attorneys to take up cases pro bono (which I think is Latin for "First we'll win this one without charging the client, then help them sue your ass off so we can collect our fees out of the punative damages award.").

Our resident Officers of the Court are automatically excused and recused from the discussion both because of the Codes of Ethics they operate under and because they are ethical individuals.

Meanwhile, look for pop-up rope stores showing up in Geauga County.

 [popcorn]

stay safe.
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Re: Oh no he di'nt!
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2015, 10:22:35 AM »
Some folks think that ethical = not illegal.
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WHATEVER YOUR DEFINITION OF "INFRINGE " IS, YOU SHOULDN'T BE DOING IT.

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Re: Oh no he di'nt!
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2015, 11:33:50 AM »
That is the county I grew up in.
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Re: Oh no he di'nt!
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2015, 03:53:14 PM »
I grew up in Lake County, so yeah, pretty much next door.
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« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2015, 05:30:12 PM »
Quote from: CypherNinja on March 03, 2015, 03:53:14 PM
I grew up in Lake County, so yeah, pretty much next door.
Cool, I grew up in Claridon Township.
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Re: Oh no he di'nt!
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2015, 05:47:56 PM »
Quote from: vaskidmark on March 02, 2015, 04:40:50 PM
Meanwhile, look for pop-up rope stores showing up in Geauga County.

They should also sell barrels of tar (preheated) and feathers as well.  Gotta look for those complimentary product lines. 
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