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In reply to the discussion: The wailing on the 911 call looks bad for Zimmerman [View all]Lasher
(29,566 posts)Here is a direct link to it: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002510511#post31
As I noted in that reply, Robert Zimmerman is a retired Virginia Commonwealth Supreme Court magistrate and might be using the title, 'magistrate judge' improperly. But what the heck, it looks better on a resume.
You have cited a case from a US District Court, which is part of the federal justice system. There appear to be significant differences between Virginia court magistrates and federal magistrate judges. Do you think you might find some common ground in your prior discussion if these differences are taken more into account?
FYI, in my state's court system they are called magistrates, not magistrate judges or judges. There is pending legislation to set all their salaries at $57,500
http://www.wvrecord.com/news/242455-leaders-urge-passage-of-magistrate-salary-equalization-bill