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The reason I'm sharing this post isn't solely because it's about what might first meet the eye—a dispute between a Black person and a white person. While those dynamics are undeniably present, the focus here is on something more fundamental: the imbalance of power and how it is used to discriminate against Black people, often punishing them more harshly than their white counterparts for the same offenses.
This video highlights just one incident, but because of who THIS defendant is—something the judge was unaware of at the time—it led to an avalanche of activity across educational, legal, and civil rights arenas. The video plays out like a suspenseful "Law & Order" novel, but it serves as something far more valuable: a blueprint for addressing systemic and unconscious racial bias.
At a conference hosted by the Washington Defender Association, it was explained to me that a judge must be like "Caesar's wife"—beyond reproach, and without even the appearance of bias or conflict of interest. This principle is vividly demonstrated in the case shown in the video.
For years, I've worked to gather evidence of certain violations of the law and often wondered why the evidence seemed insufficient. Earlier this year, I learned that uncovering evidence is only half the battle. The other half is having an attorney who can persuasively argue why the evidence demonstrates what is being alleged. Done properly, the argument becomes irrefutable. This video beautifully answers the question of why evidence alone isn't always enough—it underscores that when no one cares about the violations, even the best evidence can be ignored.
This post is intended to encourage productive discussion. Since it's shared in a Clean Debate zone, if you choose to respond, please be prepared to support your comments with more than just opinions or "this is what I think."
White Judge Fines Black Woman, Only To Discover That ...
This video highlights just one incident, but because of who THIS defendant is—something the judge was unaware of at the time—it led to an avalanche of activity across educational, legal, and civil rights arenas. The video plays out like a suspenseful "Law & Order" novel, but it serves as something far more valuable: a blueprint for addressing systemic and unconscious racial bias.
At a conference hosted by the Washington Defender Association, it was explained to me that a judge must be like "Caesar's wife"—beyond reproach, and without even the appearance of bias or conflict of interest. This principle is vividly demonstrated in the case shown in the video.
For years, I've worked to gather evidence of certain violations of the law and often wondered why the evidence seemed insufficient. Earlier this year, I learned that uncovering evidence is only half the battle. The other half is having an attorney who can persuasively argue why the evidence demonstrates what is being alleged. Done properly, the argument becomes irrefutable. This video beautifully answers the question of why evidence alone isn't always enough—it underscores that when no one cares about the violations, even the best evidence can be ignored.
This post is intended to encourage productive discussion. Since it's shared in a Clean Debate zone, if you choose to respond, please be prepared to support your comments with more than just opinions or "this is what I think."
White Judge Fines Black Woman, Only To Discover That ...
