Introduction
During a Senate hearing, Senator John Kennedy questioned a judge, referred to as Judge Lopez, about her past record on sentencing criminals, especially in cases involving sexual abuse and domestic violence.
Sympathy for Criminals Over Victims?
Senator Kennedy began the questioning by suggesting that Judge Lopez might have more sympathy for criminals than for victims. Judge Lopez defended her record, stating that
Case of Micah Smith
Senator Kennedy brought up the case of Micah Smith, a defendant who was convicted of unlawful sexual contact with two young children. Judge Lopez confirmed that
Sentencing Decisions
Article from Bangor Daily News
Accusations of Activism
Kennedy accused Judge Lopez of being an activist judge, a claim
Conclusion
The hearing concluded with Kennedy reiterating his belief that Judge Lopez showed more sympathy for criminals than victims, a claim
