Former Maryland Judge Faces $5 Million Lawsuit In Shocking Case

Judge Nalley was apparently inspired to order the electrocution, by means of a remote-controlled “stun cuff” because the defendant in the hearing, who was representing himself was reading too slowly for the judge and not “cooperating.” The event was captured by courtroom cameras as seen in the video below. Be prepared to adjust your audio levels before playing, as the man’s screams are quite loud.

Former Maryland judge Robert Nalley was only given a slap on the wrist for ordering the remote 50,000-volt electrocution. Nalley pleaded guilty to civil rights violations and was sentenced to a year of probation and anger management classes.

“Courtroom video shows Delvon King—falling to the ground and screaming in pain during a hearing about what questions should be submitted to prospective jurors. According to the video of the 2014 episode, the judge told the courtroom deputy, “Mr. Sheriff do it, use it.” King then hit the floor and screamed in agony, according to the video.

“All right we’re gonna take five and I’ll be back,” the judge said before he left the courtroom. All the while, King was on the ground and moaning.”

The 5 million dollar civil rights lawsuit being leveraged against Nalley seeks primarily to hold Nalley accountable to constitutional judicial standards as outlined by the founding fathers, not to place a financial amount or fine on the repercussions of his actions.

“During this proceeding, Defendant Nalley ordered a deputy sheriff to torture and electrocute Mr. King by activating the ‘stun-cuff’ Mr. King was wearing,” according to the civil federal civil rights lawsuit (PDF) filed Monday. “Defendant Nalley was aware that Mr. King was wearing the stun-cuff and that the activation of same would cause complete incapacitation and extreme pain.”

“Mr. King presented no danger to Defendant Nalley or others present in the courtroom, made no aggressive movements or threatening statements, and posed no threat to himself, Defendant Nalley, or anyone in the courtroom,” according to the suit. The suit, which seeks more than $5 million in damages, said King, “still suffers from panic attacks and severe anxiety.”

The U.S. judicial system is built on Article III of the Constitution which outlines the court’s power as a neutral liaison between the people and the law, not the body creating the rules. Judges are just as much bound to the overall legal hierarchy of the land as bailiffs. The concept of the judicial branch holding the power to advance social and political causes when public vote or legislation fails is a dangerous liberal myth. Liberals are not completely misguided in promoting this myth, however. There are few measures in place to check or reprimand those overstepping the constitution by making rulings steeped in personal or progressive political agenda or affiliation. This prior mentioned factor in combination with lifetime judicial appointments contributes to the liberal breakdown of U.S. courts. As the only true measure of judicial integrity is the level of commitment or belief the individual has in the constitution.

Congress has the power to reform the federal judiciary which would also stand to affect deeper reflection and reform throughout the state judiciary as well. Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution enables Congress to determine the power, jurisdiction, and appointment length of both the federal and appeals courts. In light of the rampant judicial abuse and tampering of the law seen in U.S. courts today, it would behoove President Trump or perhaps rather Vice President Pence to encourage a congressional movement to reevaluate the efficacy and constitutional legality of the federal judiciary. Otherwise, the battle against the liberal infringement on constitutional rights will quickly be lost outside the sphere of public vote or legislation.

Source: Arstechnica