"The shackling of a spectator at a hearing who is not engaged in threatening or disorderly behavior exceeds the authority of a district judge, creating a spectacle out of a minor child in the courtroom."
"Benitez received gentle slap on the wrist with a wet noodle, responding to his punishment by telling Reuters that he disagreed with it."
"Benitez was one of the federal judiciary's most enthusiastic supporters of the school shooting industrial complex, routinely striking down gun regulations."
In 2023, Judge Roger Benitez handcuffed a crying 13-year-old girl during her father's hearing, prompting a formal complaint. The Ninth Circuit criticized his actions, stating that shackling a non-threatening spectator exceeds a judge's authority and discourages public support at sentencing. Despite the serious findings, Benitez received minimal punishment and expressed disagreement with the reprimand. Additionally, he was known for striking down gun regulations, reflecting his support for gun rights and undermining California voters' decisions.
Read at Above the Law
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