Teen shocked as judge denies release for violent robbery charges: ‘No house arrest?’
Liberal coastal elites have created a new class of entitled criminals.
Last week, Seattle’s KOMO-TV reported that a King County judge had charged several suspects in connection with a series of violent home invasions and robberies.
One suspect, identified as a 16-year-old male, expressed disbelief that he would have to remain in Juvenile Detention.
“I can’t get house arrest? You let people out … You should let people out …” the incredulous teen said.
“Well, I’m not letting you out,” the judge replied.
“Why not?” the teen asked.
“Why not? Maybe you should ask [your attorney] why not,” the judge answered.
Jeremy Harris of KOMO posted a brief clip of the exchange on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter.
“I can’t get house arrest?”
“I’m not letting you out”
A judge shut down that request from the teen who was arrested with the violent home invasion crew in Seattle. Prosecutors are looking at hate crime charges. Story from @LynnanneNguyen: https://t.co/aI6sU4AlkH @komonews pic.twitter.com/Xa897yMt55
— Jeremy Harris (@JeremyHarrisTV) September 29, 2023
Other social media users noted that the teen’s attitude reflected poorly on both our society and our justice system.
“Where people rob with guns and wonder why a judge doesn’t release them to their home awaiting trial. Doesn’t bode well for our society,” one user tweeted.
Where people rob with guns and wonder why a judge doesn’t release them to their home awaiting trial. Doesn’t bode well for our society.
— Tripper_Defacto (@tripper_defacto) September 29, 2023
“‘You let people out. You should let people out.’ It’s clear the mentality of criminals is that they’ve been let out so often that they just think it will always be that way,” another user tweeted.
“You let people out. You should let people out.”
It’s clear the mentality of criminals is that they’ve been let out so often that they just think it will always be that way.
— Brooke Lipoff (@BrookeLipoff) September 29, 2023
The teen’s attitude certainly spoke volumes about accused criminals’ expectations, especially in liberal cities such as Seattle.
Given the crime epidemic in Democrat-run cities, as well as Black Lives Matter-inspired calls for de-funding the police, one can hardly blame a 16-year-old alleged violent criminal for thinking that he would receive leniency.
A close reading of the KOMO report offers a clue that might help explain the decline of civilization in liberal enclaves.
The report began by noting that authorities suspected the teen and five others of “targeting Asian families.” That, of course, led to speculation about so-called “hate crimes.”
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Liberals obsess over a victim’s ancestry or physical appearance. A victim can never be simply a victim.
While that perverse obsession does not necessarily account for this particular alleged criminal’s incredulous reaction, it does reflect liberal priorities.
And those priorities have nothing to do with justice.
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What role do soft-on-crime policies, emphasis on social justice, and the push to “de-fund the police” play in emboldening criminals and reinforcing the idea that they can act with impunity in liberal coastal cities?
“hate crime charges.” It seems that identity politics and the obsession with race and ethnicity have infiltrated not only the motivations of criminals but also the responses of the justice system.
This incident is just one example of the entitled mentality that is becoming increasingly prevalent among criminals in liberal coastal cities. The liberal elites, with their soft-on-crime policies and emphasis on social justice, have created a new class of criminals who feel entitled to commit violent acts without fear of real consequences.
In these cities, criminals are emboldened by the knowledge that they will likely receive leniency from the justice system. The push to “de-fund the police” and the demonization of law enforcement further reinforces the idea that criminals can act with impunity.
This entitlement is not limited to the criminal justice system. It permeates our society as a whole. Social media users rightly pointed out the audacity of the teen in the courtroom, questioning why he couldn’t be released on house arrest. It is clear that he believed he should be treated differently because of his perceived victimhood.
The liberal coastal elites have fostered a culture of victimhood and entitlement, where criminals are seen as the victims and law-abiding citizens are demonized. They have created a system where criminals, particularly those from minority groups, are given special treatment and are allowed to exploit their identities to avoid accountability for their actions.
This is not to say that all criminals in liberal coastal cities are entitled or that every incident should be seen through the lens of identity politics. However, there is a clear pattern emerging, where criminals feel emboldened and entitled, and the justice system is increasingly swayed by identity politics.
It is time to return to a system that prioritizes the safety and well-being of law-abiding citizens over the rights and entitlements of criminals. We must reject the narrative that criminals are the victims and start holding them accountable for their actions. Only then can we restore law and order and ensure the safety of our communities.
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