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AnotherMcIntosh

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34. Was the judge removed from the bench? No. Just admonished.

Reply to The Straight Story (Original post)

Mon Mar 25, 2013, 08:58 AM

Mar 2013

"Superior Court Judge Derek Johnson made vulgar comments during the case of a now convicted rapist in 2008. Metin Gurel was convicted to six years in jail for rape, forcible oral copulation, domestic battery, stalking, and making threats against his former girlfriend. The suspect was also suspected of threatening to mutilate the face and genitals of his ex-girlfriend with a heated screwdriver and beat her with a metal baton."

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/orange_county&id=8920887

Somehow it doesn't seem that this ordeal is going to be over for the victim.

Her attacker, a felon with a propensity towards violence, will eventually be released.

When that happens, what you would recommend? Go back to court and get a restraining order? Hide, without any self-defense weapon, for as long as possible? Call the police and wait for them to show up? Put Dianne Feinstein's telephone number on speed-dial?

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US judge prompts outrage after saying: �If she didn�t want sex, her body should have just shut down� [View all] The Straight Story Mar 2013 OP

Just disgusting RockaFowler Mar 2013 #1

I didn't realize women had an "on", "off" switch. Amazing, what insights Conservatives have Katashi_itto Mar 2013 #15

Oh, but ideal Republican wives do. tanyev Mar 2013 #21

i think you've hit the nail on the head. eom ellenfl Mar 2013 #69

It goes along with having a magical body. BlueToTheBone Mar 2013 #49

As a flamboyant hetrosexual, I always thought women had magical bodies :) Katashi_itto Mar 2013 #52

Can you imagine having to live it? BlueToTheBone Mar 2013 #60

Yeah, sort of spooky reminds me of the Movie "Red State" Katashi_itto Mar 2013 #63

well that just scared hell out of me! BlueToTheBone Mar 2013 #66

It's very intense. Kevin Smith directed it. Katashi_itto Mar 2013 #68

That's what scares me! BlueToTheBone Mar 2013 #70

Damn, you have my sympathy. I just moved to New Orleans, great city, its the rest of the state that Katashi_itto Mar 2013 #71

You have my sympathy! BlueToTheBone Mar 2013 #72

Would that be Eureka Springs, Arkansas? bvar22 Mar 2013 #78

we looked in Mena, but it seemed too bleak BlueToTheBone Mar 2013 #87

Welcome to New Orleans! MountainLaurel Mar 2013 #88

I think the Off switch is called "Death" derby378 Mar 2013 #55

Very good point Katashi_itto Mar 2013 #57

Well, he should not be a judge union_maid Mar 2013 #2

Absolutely! This guy must be a dinosaur! No telling how much injustice he has dispensed on the Dustlawyer Mar 2013 #16

Exactly! City Lights Mar 2013 #42

"Doesn't belong on the bench." Doesn't belong on the ranch. nt Eleanors38 Mar 2013 #65

+10.000 smirkymonkey Mar 2013 #96

anyone saying this has a hatred for women newfie11 Mar 2013 #3

I'm not so sure... caseymoz Mar 2013 #9

^ this ^ mac56 Mar 2013 #17

What an incredible job of rationalizing misogyny and prejudice MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #23

Thank you atreides1 Mar 2013 #30

Boy you nailed it!!!!!!! newfie11 Mar 2013 #38

If yelling names and labels at them gets ONE on your side caseymoz Mar 2013 #50

You are the one presuming to know what's in their heads. I go by their actions. MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #56

so your dad thinks that women who got pregnant from rape wanted the rape? ellenfl Mar 2013 #74

I can't believe it shenmue Mar 2013 #4

This man is a judge, but knows nothing of justice DFW Mar 2013 #5

'I�m not a gynecologist, but I can tell you something", I play one while sitting in judgment. BlueJazz Mar 2013 #6

This happened in 2008; judge not censured until 2012 & remains on bench! Divernan Mar 2013 #7

Hey, Pope Pius XII said caseymoz Mar 2013 #13

He should be impeached kdmorris Mar 2013 #8

Outrage noted and deserved, but... TreasonousBastard Mar 2013 #10

See post #9, and. . . caseymoz Mar 2013 #14

Not sure how I missed that before I posted, but... TreasonousBastard Mar 2013 #35

Education, not influenced by religion nt newfie11 Mar 2013 #41

Educated where? Demo_Chris Mar 2013 #47

Narrow minded folk that refuse to listen to science newfie11 Mar 2013 #77

this is basic biology noiretextatique Mar 2013 #92

The it shows their ignorance. atreides1 Mar 2013 #43

You're right, with a few nuances. caseymoz Mar 2013 #67

Why he didn't lose his job over this is suspect treestar Mar 2013 #46

Not this again. mwb970 Mar 2013 #11

The short list is what is right with them. I can start the list with these. Kennah Mar 2013 #97

Decision of Judicial Performance Commission, including courtroom transcript. Divernan Mar 2013 #12

Woah davidthegnome Mar 2013 #18

How does anyone in this day & age actually say something that stupid? Myrina Mar 2013 #19

I thought this had to be some weird joke. polly7 Mar 2013 #26

I'd say: prob because the people who elected him think the same way. n/t winterpark Mar 2013 #27

There are a fair number of highly educated people that are as RKP5637 Mar 2013 #33

Petition to remove Judge Johnson from the bench: Bluenorthwest Mar 2013 #20

Nice, thank you for finding that link (nt) The Straight Story Mar 2013 #24

Done. Thanks! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2013 #29

Done. nt bemildred Mar 2013 #61

Awesome, Bluenorthwest! Sissyk Mar 2013 #89

He worked for the Orange County district attorney's sex crimes unit... BklnDem75 Mar 2013 #22

WTF is wrong with these damn fools. We need a system that kicks out these damn RKP5637 Mar 2013 #25

That judge does not belong on the bench MynameisBlarney Mar 2013 #28

Is the judge a member of the Taliban? marew Mar 2013 #31

Headache mr.ed Mar 2013 #32

Was the judge removed from the bench? No. Just admonished. AnotherMcIntosh Mar 2013 #34

Should Be Impeached erpowers Mar 2013 #36

When the rape is inevitable, crim son Mar 2013 #37

Here's the transcript AnotherMcIntosh Mar 2013 #39

From the PDF - he found the whole rape to be 'technical' The Straight Story Mar 2013 #44

I think my head just exploded Recursion Mar 2013 #40

It's really disappointing that people theKed Mar 2013 #45

2 Jobs he is not Qualified For 4Q2u2 Mar 2013 #48

HE may have personal experience - with his wife.... socialindependocrat Mar 2013 #51

If you fight your rapist, you might die. If you Ilsa Mar 2013 #53

Another idiot who decided to be a judge. We have far too many of them. gtar100 Mar 2013 #54

can judges be recalled? Dyedinthewoolliberal Mar 2013 #58

'I�m not a gynecologist, but I can tell you something'...shut the fuck up dude spanone Mar 2013 #59

Could someone please remind me what century we are living in??? Beacool Mar 2013 #62

OMFG, how can such a person become a judge? Better question, How can he remain one? Coyotl Mar 2013 #64

How infinitely repulsive. Impeach him! LeftishBrit Mar 2013 #73

"U.S. Judge"...somewhat misleading.....here is why? Stuart G Mar 2013 #75

this is what we mean by rape culture. not donglegate but this. nt La Lioness Priyanka Mar 2013 #76

I don't know what else you'd call it. This should ENRAGE everyone. GaYellowDawg Mar 2013 #84

Was there some new development? Blue_Tires Mar 2013 #79

Yes - he is still working (nt) The Straight Story Mar 2013 #80

SHE DID NOT HAVE SEX YOU DUMB FUCKWIT. Rex Mar 2013 #81

that's infuriating. Whisp Mar 2013 #82

It is starting to drive me crazy! Rex Mar 2013 #83

take a break from du and the news. no really. it will be good for you La Lioness Priyanka Mar 2013 #85

Thanks. I do that from time to time. Rex Mar 2013 #91

it's def not just du. which is why when you need a break, you need a overall news break La Lioness Priyanka Mar 2013 #93

*spit* nt Zorra Mar 2013 #86

What does he even MEAN? sibelian Mar 2013 #90

This guy isn't fit to be a law professor, let alone a Superior Court judge. nomorenomore08 Mar 2013 #94

Judge Jackwagon Blue Owl Mar 2013 #95

What. The. Fuck. Apophis Mar 2013 #98