By John Vibes
A man representing himself in a Maryland court was shocked with 50,000 volts of electricity by the judge because he continued to speak when the judge ordered him to stop.
Judge Robert Nalley pleaded guilty on Monday to depriving the defendant of his civil rights.
The charge stems from an encounter between the judge and victim Delvon King in July of 2014, when King was appearing before Judge Nalley to face gun charges. King had a shocker anklet attached to him, which was supposed to be used in case of an emergency situation, or if King were to attempt to escape or hurt anyone.
In the court, King attempted to make his case but was constantly interrupted by the judge who repeatedly told him to be quiet. When King continued to make his case to the court, Judge Nalley told the court deputy “Mr Sheriff, do it… use it,” at which point 50,000 volts of electricity were sent through King’s body, causing him to scream in pain. The court transcript read, “DEFENDANT SCREAMS.”
King later described the situation to reporters, saying that he experienced “Excruciating pain then, and a burning sensation.”
“It burned the rest of the day. Messed me up mentally. I don’t really remember that part. Just next think I know, I’m on the ground,” King added.
The U.S attorney said that Judge Nalley acted as if he was above the law, and that this conviction should be a message to other state employees that they should treat the people that they encounter as equals.
“It’s not about race. It’s about power. It’s about a judge who abused the power vested in him to order a defendant to be punished essentially before he was convicted of any crime,” the attorney said.
However, Judge Nalley may end up getting off easy, with his defense asking for just one year of probation, a sentence that is lighter than most marijuana offenders receive in some states. The charge against Nalley was also weak, as he did not simply deprive a man of his civil rights, but he tortured him. Under any other circumstances, Nalley’s actions would have been considered torture, but since he did it under the sanction of his place in government, he was given a pass.
Nalley is still awaiting sentencing from a federal magistrate, who will decide if the judge will receive probation as requested, or if he will actually see jail time.
Witnesses at the recent trial noted that the judge did not show any signs of remorse.
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It’s a tiny start but a start nevertheless. Now we need to extend this to the judges abusing their discretion on what they can call contempt of court–their excuse de jour to violate our civil rights.
He could have removed him from court rather than shock him…..no excuse & that should be outlawed
black lives matter should speak up
Both the judge and sheriff are guilty of malfeasance. The judge gave the sheriff an improper order, and should be removed from the bench. The sheriff should have declined the judge´s request and explained to the judge that the situation did not warrant the abuse of the shocking device, and offered to remove the prisoner from the court. The judge and sheriff should be required to fund any medical and psychological treatment that the shock created, which could have damaged nerves. The sheriff should be required to experience a very brief application of the shock in order to understand the damage it can do, unless he has a medical condition that would prevent the shock experience.
My view would be to remove the judge from the bench, and ban him for life, with no prison sentence.
Seems more like an assault charge than “denying civil rights”. The Judge expects total & immediate obedience & submission. To do otherwise enrages him. Wonder how he disciplined his children or punishes his wife? The bailiff is a weakling foot kisser.
Surprise surprise, another POS abusing his power. I’m sure he will get a nice slap on the wrist too. Worthless shitbags like this and his Sheriff make me sick!
lol love seeing it fall. trash country. what ever happens there you all brought it on your self. lol puppets thinking there the best in the world. keep on watching your trash hole.
It seems that some of the people who sit in judgement over criminals are worse criminals than the criminals they sit in judgement over! Much like many psychiatrists, who are in greater need of mental health than their patients.
They should put the bracelet on the judge and let Delvon King give him a taste of his own medicine.
If he gets off easy we are the ones who failed.