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Judge that defends men!

 

Case #1:

Counselor 1: Your Honor, my client, Mr. Dawson, has been the victim of abuse by his girlfriend, Miss Davis. We have photographic evidence of the injuries he sustained and a video showing her brandishing a weapon.

Judge: Please approach the bench. (Whispered conference between judge and lawyers) Very well, let's proceed with the evidence.

Counselor 1: (To the judge) We call Mr. Dawson to the stand. (Mr. Dawson testifies, describing the abuse) We also request the video be admitted into evidence.

Judge: Very well. (To the jury) Please note the video is not being entered to inflame but to establish the nature of the threat.

Counselor 2: (Cross-examines Mr. Dawson, focusing on his cheating allegations)

Judge: The jury will disregard the defendant's alleged infidelity unless you provide substantial evidence.

Counselor 2: (Fumbles, unable to provide further evidence)

Judge: Jury, how do you find Miss Davis?

Jury: We find Miss Davis guilty.

Judge: Miss Davis, I hereby sentence you to 10 years' imprisonment. Mr. Dawson, the court grants your request for a restraining order against Miss Davis.



Case #2:

Counselor 1: Your Honor, my client, Mrs. Clark, has been charged with the statutory rape of a 14-year-old boy and is pregnant with his child.

Judge: (To Counselor 2) I must caution you, Counselor. Any victim-blaming or inappropriate arguments may result in a contempt charge.

Counselor 2: (Nervously) Yes, Your Honor. We merely suggest... given the circumstances... the boy's family should be considered for support.

Counselor 1: (Outraged) Your Honor, this is outrageous! The law is clear: minors cannot consent.

Judge: I concur. The boy's youth and the power dynamic prevent true consent. Mrs. Clark will face appropriate sentencing, and child support is not applicable.

Counselor 2: (Mumbling) But, Your Honor…

Judge: Enough, Counselor. The court will not condone or mitigate statutory rape based on the perpetrator's gender or appearance. Mrs. Clark, you are remanded into custody pending sentencing.



Case #3:

Counselor 1: Your Honor, this case pertains to the tragic deaths of three minors at the hands of their mother, who then took her own life. The father survives.

Judge: (Sighs) Very well, proceed.

Counselor 2: While the event is undeniably horrific, we request the court consider the mother's history of abuse and trauma.

Judge: Would you propose the same mitigation if the genders were reversed?

Counselor 2: (Pauses) ...No, Your Honor.

Judge: Precisely. The court cannot excuse the taking of innocent life based on the perpetrator's gender. Appropriate support and services will be made available to the surviving father. (Bangs gavel) Case closed.

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