The California Court of Appeals ruled that judges in San Francisco unjustifiably delayed trials beyond their constitutional limits, citing pandemic-related excuses as inappropriate. This led to the dismissal of cases, including serious crimes.
Presiding Judge Massullo remarked that the court was required to comply with the appellate decision and acknowledged the emotional impact on victims whose cases were affected by these dismissals.
Wayne Henderson, a victim of violence in traffic incidents that claimed his family, addressed the court, highlighting the personal tragedy linked to judicial delays, and called for justice to be prioritized.
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