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Character References - Judges Finally Clamping Down (hopefully)?

Seth Brundle · 2022-07-18 16:29:35

I note that Judge David Keane would not allow a rapist have three character references unless those behind them would take the stand where they could be cross-examined. How is this practice still allowed in this day and age? Does it even have a legal footing? Still, good man Judge Keane. Hopefully your colleagues on the…

18-07-2022 4:29pm

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Seth Brundle

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I note that Judge David Keane would not allow a rapist have three character references unless those behind them would take the stand where they could be cross-examined.
How is this practice still allowed in this day and age? Does it even have a legal footing?
Still, good man Judge Keane. Hopefully your colleagues on the bench will follow similar practices.
https://twitter.com/courtsnewsIRL/status/1549046513568845836

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