Over at Rump's place, they have been discussing for days this whole Milt Hirsch brouhaha.
It's sorta like the criminal defense bar's version of the endless Mr. Clucky coverage -- it's catnip to those JBB lawyers.
I've stayed away from the story, mostly because I have nothing to add as a civil litigator beyond that I know and respect Milton, plus the dude really knows how to rock a full beard.
On those two criteria alone, Milt will make an excellent judge.
But Riptide has opened up a civil angle to the story, in that none other than the Gainesville Grinder, the Media Man With A Plan, yes -- I'm talking Tom Julin himself(!) -- is representing Milt's accuser, Sean Casey, on a pro bono basis.
In a letter to New Times' Francisco Alvarado, Mr. Casey writes:
Please contact Mr. Thomas Julin (305-810-2516), a partner in the law firm of Hunton & Williams, a widely respected media attorney who is representing me pro bono. Yesterday, Mr. Julin effectively argued in Court against the sealing of the documents on legal and public policy grounds. There is a major legal issue here. The judge granted more time and set an August 13 date for the next hearing. I know you spoke with Mr. Julin once before. He would be more than willing to give you a statement on the issues. The prosecution is asking the court to seal tapes that are crucial evidence in my case and would help me get a new and more fair trial.That's some serious firepower and a superb lawyer to have in your corner, Mr. Casey.
I suspect we have not heard the last of this one -- hail, it may even outlast the epic Reverend Cutié coverage.
(Ok, unless the tapes reveal Milt sticking his hands down a sexy latina's bikini bottom, it probably won't hit peak Cutié Crisis Coverage levels.)
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Milt will eat this joker for lunch. a big head will only get you so far.
Um, the kid killed an old woman.
Then the kid fled the country.
Now, he should serve his 12.5 years in prison.
His letter reads like the work of a rambling whack-a-doo nut job. Lots of conspiracy theories. Lots of blaming others. Not lots of acceptance of personal responsibility. He does not claim Milt arranged his transportation, his flight from US authorities, his lodging, life or financial affairs in a foreign land. There is no allegation Milt obstructed justice. To the contrary, Milt fought his ass off, won a motion to supress in the trial court that effectively won the case, the 3rd reversed, and facing trial, the kid fled. Yawn.
And now th boy's mommy wants to protect her poor little 35 year old son from jail. Um, maybe Mommy you should have got him into rehab before he killed someone???
OK, this guy is not at all doable - not even at closing time.
What if he had a big wad of cash and an Eight Ball?
No, seriously, what do looks have to do with it? I wonder how he would feel if he were secretly recorded by a client trying to get him to make incriminating statements?
If the tapes cleared Milt, don't you think he would be blaring them from the rooftops?
Milt: "So they call you the Grinder?"
Grinder: "Ye-up."
Milt: "Well grind this you knuckle head" (Milt then pokes the grinder in the eyes ala Moe to Curly and then smacks him on top of the head.)
Milt: wooop wooop wooop woop nuyk nuyk nuyk.
My husband told me about Mr. Clucky last night. (And no, that's not a euphemism.) I just knew you'd have a post mentioning the rooster.
@9:05
'What do looks have to do with it?' Nothing. I always base my one night stands and sexual conquests on what is deep in the person's heart. No, not even with a wad of cash and what? An eight ball? Darling, this isn't the 1980s. No one's doing that anymore.
@12:25
Well, you know what they say...
Big Head....
After all those conquests, maybe you could use a guy with a big noggin.
Both Milt and Tom are excellent lawyers, and I could not agree more that Milt will be an excellent addition to the bench. But Tom Julin's pro bono representation of the crazy man should not be construed as a validation to the claims he has made about Mr. Hirsch. Any good lawyer (and these men are great lawyers with impeccable reputations) believes in representation for those who are facing criminal penalties or continued incarceration.
BTW- everyone should see the documentary "AFTER INNOCENCE" with Milt Hirsch as one of a handful of generous and committed pro bono lawyers who, through there tireless efforts to “right” in justice, have changed this country’s perception of innocence cases and the wrongfully accused and wrongfully convicted. His service and dedication has put him on the map in this field as a constitutional rights hero.
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