"That will be a new experience for him on the bench - he hasn't had years and years of high-profile cases - but I think he'll just work very hard and try to do the right thing," Shira Scheindlin, a former Southern District judge, expressed optimism regarding Judge Dale Ho's approach to the case, emphasizing the need for diligence despite his relative inexperience.
"Of course, it's very high-profile, he'll be in the spotlight," Scheindlin pointed out. She acknowledged the significant responsibility placed upon Ho with this corruption case, underscoring the expectation for him to maintain fairness and impartiality during such a critical judicial process.
"I very much regret the tone that I've taken on social media from time to time, particularly if it's given anyone the impression that I wouldn't be impartial," Ho acknowledged, reflecting on concerns regarding his past statements and the implications they may have on his ability to adjudicate impartially.
Judge Ho's nomination faced intense scrutiny, leading to a narrow confirmation vote largely reflecting party lines, as Republicans raised concerns about his previous comments and activist background as indicative of potential biases in his judicial role.
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