Judge who reversed teen’s rape conviction removed from bench

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Published 2024-05-03
In a scathing report, an Illinois judicial oversight board found Judge Robert Adrian “subverted the law and then lied about it under oath to serve his own interests” after reversing his guilty verdict against a suspect. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa reports.

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All Comments (21)
  • @kevinhousen2791
    Notice they didn't show his face at 18 but treated him like a child. Remember that.
  • @helanna9843
    Hearing former Judge Adrian speak makes my skin crawl. Check his bank account after he overturned his own verdict.
  • @ValensBellator
    I remember being 17-18. You know dang well how wrong that is at that age. It’s not even something that crosses your mind if you aren’t a sociopath.
  • @NoHandle44
    His first defense was basically just, "Well, when adults take advantage of teenagers by giving them alcohol, you should expect a crime to happen. Therefore this man should not be sentenced for committing the obvious crime." 🤦
  • @jamesoblivion
    He not only re-victimized her by changing his ruling, he did it AGAIN by going on TV and saying that he thought she was a liar. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
  • This is the sort of judge that allows predators to walk the streets because he is one himself.
  • @nurseshark19
    A judge who cannot do their job fairly has no business being a judge.
  • The judge knew he did the wrong thing and now plays the victim. What a load of crap.
  • @johnb1997
    This is the definition of TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE! A total disgrace. I hope his career is over!
  • @Michael-qh1ip
    When a single human is given too much authority. And that guy seems smug AF
  • The judge looked back on the evidence, examined his morals, and the rapist's parent's check cleared so he found him innocent.
  • @FoNgThOnG
    He should be sent to prison also. Judge literally said "Boys will be boys".
  • @MsManeldias
    Such type of Judges are the main reason why the criminals who are violent, go on repeating the same violence over and over again.
  • @samcarson6
    This judge did not belong on the bench. Bravo he was removed
  • @DeAlpineBro
    His nose is so high in the air it must be the thin atmosphere that is affecting his thinking.
  • Ex-judge Adrian asserts: "If they [the Commission] would've looked at the evidence in the case, then they would've seen that he was not guilty..." So, why'd you find him guilty in the first place??
  • Wow, I think after watching this judge speak I finally have a clear understanding of the term 'looking down your nose at someone'.He sure knows how to do that!