The crux of Judge John A. Gibney’s decision lies in the assertion that stopping fewer white motorists compared to non-white ones is evidence of systemic discrimination rather than a reflection of individual circumstances.
This reasoning implies that any minority driver stopped by the police in Virginia could potentially have their charges dismissed solely based on their race.
This from msn.com.
The ruling stems from a specific case involving Keith Rodney Moore, a convicted felon, who was apprehended by the Richmond Police Department in December 2020.
Moore fled from officers during a traffic stop, leading to his subsequent arrest and the discovery of a firearm in his possession. However, he moved to dismiss the charges against him, alleging selective enforcement by the police.
To support his claim, Moore presented testimony from two expert witnesses.
– One professor highlighted data showing a higher likelihood of minority motorists being stopped but failed to establish statistical significance.
– The other professor focused on Richmond’s history of segregation and suggested a link between racial demographics and crime rates, overlooking alternative.
Despite evidence showing high crime rates in minority neighborhoods, the judge emphasized the professors’ testimony to support Moore’s claims of discriminatory intent. This dismissal of alternative explanations and reliance on racialized narratives raises concerns about the integrity of the ruling. And to off-handedly claim “discriminatory intent” seems to be beyond the practice of sound constitutional law.
The implications of Judge Gibney’s decision are far-reaching.
– It effectively implies that law enforcement practices are inherently biased and calls into question the legitimacy of routine traffic stops.
– Furthermore, it presents a significant challenge for Richmond police in addressing crime effectively without resorting to unconstitutional measures.
The assertion that racial disparities in traffic stops necessarily indicate discriminatory intent by police officers is dangerous and throws entirely off balance the need for public safety with the protection of civil liberties, especially in communities disproportionately affected by crime.
While this ruling may have immediate repercussions it is crucial to examine its long-term implications.
The potential for under-policing and increased crime in Richmond, regardless of race, underscores the need for a balanced approach to law enforcement that respects individual rights while ensuring public safety.
Further, Judge Gibney’s ruling raises fundamental questions about the intersection of law enforcement, individual rights, and racial equality.
It underscores the importance of judicial oversight and the need for evidence-based decision-making in addressing complex issues of systemic discrimination and public safety.
To all sensibilities, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals will review and reverse this decision. Failure to do so will set dangerous precedent that undermines the rule of law and jeopardizes the safety and well-being of all citizens.
In conclusion, if allowed to stand, Judge Gibney’s ruling will impact the relationship between law enforcement and all communities in Richmond and well beyond.
Final thoughts: These excessively lenient Kenyan moslem-appointed judges and Soros-supported DAs/prosecutors are an abuse to law abiding citizens and society as a whole. The most likely explanation for their actions is that they are all compromised—financially on the take, being blackmailed, and/or being threatened with bodily harm or death, with the ultimate goal being to disrupt society and bring America to its knees.
Such a large number of Leftists making decisions and practicing law that is obviously contrary to good order and discipline is unfathomable and cannot simply be explained away as mentally ill, bleeding-heart liberals acting upon their own devices.
Once President Trump returns, these unconstitutional decisions and this bad practice of law must be held against these dangerous Leftists acting in violation of the constitution.
God speed to Conservatism and to the Take Back of our Constitutional Republic.
And God speed to President Trump. May God keep him safe and vibrant.
