[Area51]

A state Department of Corrections official said Thursday that a probation officer had asked a judge on Dec. 30 to declare Smith in violation of his probation because he had not paid all his fines and court costs.

Probation official Joe Papy said Circuit Judge Harry Rapkin declined to find Smith in violation, which could have returned him to jail.

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Come on AMERICA GROW SOME BALLS. This judge needs, no strike that, has EARNED the response of IMPEACHMENT.

I hope this SOB sleeps well knowing that by neglecting his SWORN DUTY to enforce the law he cost a 11 year old Girl her life.

ARGG

[ThanhPhero]

>Such people normally sleep content. He is probably worried now that Mr. Smith is misunderstood and is being deprived of his rights.I mean it is all just lifestyle choices.

[ridesthemiles]

hope this SOB sleeps well knowing that by neglecting his SWORN DUTY to enforce the law he cost a 11 year old Girl her life.

How do we as citizens keep incentives to do a good job within the ranks of law enforcement and the probation departments when according to this story, the probation guy took this CREEP perp to court and asked the judge to revoke his parole?
This isn't just a sadness for the family and the friends of the victim. IMO, the probation person will have many sleepless nights because of the failure of the system he/she works in when he/she asked for a revocation of parole and the judge didn't listen. I doubt the judge will even think twice about his role in this event.

I don't know if Florida has elected judges or appointed one. If elected, then IMPEACH the SOB. Otherwise, how about a fax/e-mail/letter campaign to Jeb Bush to remove this judge from the bench?

[js1138]

In florida, Judges stand for "election". Actually I believe thy are first appointed, then have to face the voters to continue in office. This judge can start packing.

[floriduh voter]

Judge Rafkin is scared and he's afraid for his family. He's afraid to go for a walk. Welcome to the world you helped shape, J. Rafkin. Phone number for this Judge:
1-941-861-7972. He has voicemail and regular phone line for all next week. www.myflorida.com for Jeb's phone number or jeb.bush@myflorida.com to email Gov. Bush. IMPEACH RAFKIN. He failed to follow his oath and protected the criminal's rights instead of another innocent victim.