Posted on August 13, 2008 by Matthew Skillern
The Houston Chronicle reports that Judge James Blackstock has been charged with 14 counts of official oppression. The charges center around soon to be former Judge Blackstock condcuting himself in a lewd manner with 3 female county employees. No details have been released as to the age, marital status, or length of employment of these employees.
Some of the conduct includes touching these women's breast and buttocks. Obviously these were not consensual encounters or the DA's office would not know about them. Shockingly but not surprising, the old county computer system was used to send emails and photos. I bet Wayne Dolcefinio or however you spell that guy's name is scurrying down there with a Public Information Request. We should have those emails before supper. It is shocking that number one the Judge felt comfortable to give such concrete evidence against himself by sending an email but number two, he felt bullet-proof enough to do it on the Tax Payer's Computer. Awesome.
I am impressed that Brazoria County Distrcit Attorney Jerri Yenne did not just sweep this under the rug. At the same time, Jerri Yenne will be closely scrutinized by everyone to determine if Blackstock is treated like all other criminal defendants. His case is listed on the Brazoria County web site like everyone else, but where is his mugshot? Usually, there is a bond amount. Maybe, the judge has not turned himself in yet. I am curious to see if the Judge will be allowed to appear on a summons.
I am not sure the last time Blackstock was on the bench. Was it this morning? I have been in front of Judge Blackstock a time or two. Like many judges, he gave off the "holier than thou, how can you be so stupid Mr. or Mrs. citizen." Now he is Mr. Citizen accused of doing something stupid. This case should remind all ADA's and Judges that we are all human and at times we all do incredibly stupid things.
Should he receive compassion? That is up to a judge/jury!
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