[tarheelswamprat]

I wrote the reporter asking her to find out and print the name of the judge who passed the sentence, if he was elected. If appointed, the name of the bozo who put him there.

His name is Superior Court Judge James Morley. He's somewhat of a loon. Here's a good place to start for more details on this case:

Brian Aitken's Mistake

From the article: "Yet Judge Morley wouldn't allow Aitken to claim the exemption for transporting guns between residences. He wouldn't even let the jury know about it. During deliberations, the jurors asked three times about exceptions to the law, which suggests they weren't comfortable convicting Aitken. Morley refused to answer them all three times. Gilbert and Nappen, Aitken's lawyers, say he also should have been protected by a federal law that forbids states from prosecuting gun owners who are transporting guns between residences. Morley would not let Aitken cite that provision either."

[onyx]

Aitkens’ jury had a gut feeling and deep suspicions something was not right.

All the more reason for Christie to pardon Aitkens....before Christmas.