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I'm not one to defend pervert criminals, but I think you're maybe jumping the gun on the judge in this case. The only information I've seen is that Smith was in court in December for a probation violation. There is a huge variety of things that can cause someone to go in for a probation violation. That could be anything from being five minutes late for a meeting with your p.o. to committing a new crime. The less serious violations are, duh, dealt with less seriously. If they weren't, we'd have to build MANY new prisons, since a high percentage of felons get called in at least once for a probation violation. Many violators do not receive additional incarceration for minor violations, although they may receive other consequences. This can be true whether the judge is liberal or conservative. So, before I'd feel comfortable condemning the judge, I'd want to know the nature of Smith's violation

It is good to assume innocence until proven guilty. To not "judge" until you've gathered evidence in favor and/or against guilt.

I've read enough that I'm not of the stance that he's guilty. His lifestyle, his "matching" the description shown on the video (tatoos, hair, uniform, location), and his uncooperation with the investigation lead me to believe at this point that he's the guilty party.

If he's guilty, he needs to be removed from our gene pool.

I'd want to know the nature of Smith's violation

Pretty much as you guessed. He hadn't paid part of a fine, and had a valid excuse for not doing so. There's no question the system is plagued with judges who aren't interested in passing judgement, but on the surface of it this doesn't look like one of those incidents.