Florida judge harasses domestic violence victim before jailing her: ‘You haven’t even seen anxiety’

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Florida judge harasses domestic violence victim before jailing her: ‘You haven’t even seen anxiety’



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“You think you’re going to have anxiety now?” Collins says. “You haven’t even seen anxiety. We had a jury — six people there — ready to try [the abuser], who has a prior criminal history of domestic violence.”

Collins later asks the woman whether her statements to police following the man’s arrest in April were true. The woman says that they were, then explains, “I’m trying to move on with my life,” saying she was living with her parents and had sold all of her possessions because she was not able to receive child support. Her abuser, she said, lost his job after being sentenced to 16 days in jail on charges of simple battery.

“I’m just not in a good place right now,” the woman says while audibly holding back tears.

“And violating your court order did not do anything for you,” the judge responds. “I find you in contempt of court. I hereby sentence you to three days in the county jail.”

The victim can be heard crying as bailiffs approach. Collins then orders her to turn around in order to be handcuffed.

https://www.rawstory.com/2015/10/florida-judge-harasses-domestic-violence-victim-before-jailing-her-you-havent-even-seen-anxiety/