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8. Does this judge know what "presumption of innocence" means?

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 10:15 AM

14 hrs ago

If you think there's a "risk of escape," you must be assuming guilt.

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Now every arrest is an escape attempt orangecrush 16 hrs ago #3

These judges just seem not too bright. travelingthrulife 16 hrs ago #5

Exactly -- it actually legalizes warrantless arrests (nt) William Seger 14 hrs ago #6

If you give them an opening like that they are going to abuse it. travelingthrulife 16 hrs ago #4

Seems like there is always a LOOPHOLE word in judges orders. bluestarone 14 hrs ago #7

Does this judge know what "presumption of innocence" means? William Seger 14 hrs ago #8

Flight risk to... maxsolomon 8 hrs ago #11