The Judge has wide powers of contempt. I suggest he or she start using them.
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“This practice is illegal. It is one thing if a suspect in custody speaks about his crimes and an informant comes forward to report that confession; it is another thing to operate a program under which the interrogation of suspects is effectively delegated to incarcerated felons who are secretly on the county’s payroll. The lack of present legal counsel is only the beginning of what is wrong with that practice.”
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you?”
Rule #1. Keep your mouth shut.
Rule #2. Never admit to anything, that includes apologizing.
Why does law enforcement and prosecutorial misconduct bring Waco to mind?
Let us not forget the clowns going after Scott in Wisconsin. Also Nifong.