Suspect set to appear before familiar judge

Bradenton Herald ^ | Tue, Feb. 10, 2004 | AIMEE JUAREZ

[NautiNurse]

Small, small world. Since Judge Rapkin has received death threats, we would think he might recuse himself from the case this time.

[NautiNurse]

Will Rapkin redeem or recuse himself?

[Smocker]

Any judge who lets a criminal out on probation, and the criminal commits a crime, ought to go to jail himself, or lose his job.

that said, what is it with this following quote? "As Carlie's story continues to unfold before a national audience, investigators with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI remain tight-lipped regarding the details behind the abduction and murder of the McIntosh Middle School sixth-grader."

This did not happen in school, after school, etc. can't she just be identified as the child of her parents? Why does she have to be identified as the child of a middle school? Did she belong to the state school? Does a school mourn her death? No, her parents mourn her death. What is it with this?

Am I missing something here?

[NautiNurse]

Good point. I have noted that the school principal has shoved his face in front of every camera that would allow it. He appears to enjoy the limelight.

[NautiNurse]

Judge Rapkin is still on the court calendar PING!

[Smocker]

The principal?

enjoys the limelight? words fail me.


Poor child. She rests in God's loving arms. Poor family.

[Dante3]

Just wondering if there is any evidence he actually received DEATH threats. I sure hope something is being done to remove Rapkin who at best is totally incompetent.

Yesterday Bill O'Reilly reported that this is not Rapkin's first wrong decision -- Rapkin also come out on the side of a pervert who had molested a 2-year-old boy. Even the defense attorney on the show had to agree Rapkin did wrong.

[NautiNurse]

Over the weekend, WTSP Ch 10 showed a stack of cases where Rapkin had handwritten notes to excuse, overlook, and otherwise ignore a variety of offenses for numerous criminals.

[TaxRelief]

It would appear that the public outcry caused Rapkin to beg for the case so that he can come down hard this time and "clear his name". Then he can go back to his old tricks.

He's up for reelection. Vote him out!

[TaxRelief]

The media consistently reinforces the "State" and diminish the "individual". It's the subtle brainwashing of the public.

[Dante3]

Sounds like either he has an agenda or he is bought off. In any case, he has disregarded the laws and common sense and should be removed.

Since he has claimed death threats, he most definitely should be removed from the case.

[Dante3]

I agree.

[floriduh voter]

Rapkin will probably be hiding behind his desk in Chambers. I urge anyone in Rapkin's district to VOTE HIM OUT OF OFFICE NEXT FALL. He's not fit to serve.

The state legislature; Victor Crist today, wants to "take discretion" out of the Judge's hands. In Florida, we are at the point where Judges can't be counted upon to make rational decisions based upon fact and sound judgment.

TAKE AWAY JUDGES' DISCRETION IF IT WILL SAVE ANOTHER CARLIE'S LIFE. Criminal Judges are on the criminal's side, not the public's.

[floriduh voter]

The police will not release the manner of death. At least I've not heard how he murdered the innocent Carlie.

The entire world saw this guy kidnap Carlie. Smith got caught in the act. Do we have his TRIAL on MARS? Okay by me, suit him up and launch him to Mars with Judge Paperpusher Rapkin. "It was just a piece of paper."

Carlie was "just a human being", Judge. IMPEACH HIM, VOTE HIM OUT. Rapkin, Ripken, whatever MUST GO.

Bill O' Reilly is obsessed with Carlie's murder.

[floriduh voter]

Smith beat up another woman in the early nineties which was a surprise ambush and her face was messed up and her nose broken. There's no reason this Judge could not have accessed Smith's entire rap sheet (at least his JA MUST HAVE A P.C. - they used PCs before we had home pcs.) instead of just looking at a recommendation from the probation officer, which should have been given some weight. The Judge MUST GO....... "a piece of paper", a life snuffed out. Come on, Judge. NOT GOOD ENOUGH EXCUSE.

He can put all his friends on tv spinning for him. JUDGE RAPKIN MUST GO...

[windchime]

He can't redeem himself, but he might try to improve his public image by staying on the case. He should be voted out of office.

[Dante3]

I'm sure the criminal element in Florida will be spinning in his favor.

[windchime]

"I'm sure the criminal element in Florida will be spinning in his favor."

Are you speaking of the media? :)

[Dante3]

LOL

[Smocker]

Any judge who allows a criminal out, should be held responsible for the criminals crimes. I would bet that would reduce the setting free of people on parole who are truly dangerous to society, like this animal is.