I just finished reading the Neosho Daily News story on the most recent hearing for accused child molester Martin Lindstedt and my first reaction was shock.
No, I am no longer shocked by anything Martin Lindstedt does. Lindstedt is a racist who files lawsuits whenever the wind changes. Authorities have charged him with felony statutory sodomy. He has run unsuccessfully for every office from East Newton R-6 Board of Education to governor to U. S. Senator.
His rantings are disgusting, especially when you consider that the only reason he is able to rip into society like he does is because he lives in a society that allows him to do so. Nothing he does shocks me.
That being said, the comforting thing about Martin Lindstedt, and yes, there is one, is that we know he will never come to power.
Unfortunately, we cannot say the same about Newton County Circuit Court Judge Kevin Selby.
Read this excerpt from John Ford's story in the Daily News:
"On Thursday, Newton County Division III Associate Circuit Court Judge Kevin Selby ordered both prosecutors and potential defense attorneys to keep mum on the results, as well as all witnesses in the courtroom. In addition to court personnel and a representative of the news media, Lindstedt’s live-in “paramour,” Roxie Fausnaught, was present in the courtroom."
The results Selby refers to are in connection with the mental evaluation that was ordered for Lindstedt. If those results show that Lindstedt is not capable of helping to prepare his defense, and that is what recent postings on Neosho Forums have indicated, then that would definitely bring under question Selby's use of his judicial power a few months back when he levied 22 30-day contempt sentences against Lindstedt for disrupting his courtroom during an unsuccessful attempt to hold a hearing. Consider the following paragraph from the Daily's article:
"Not present, however, was Lindstedt himself. Within seconds of entering the courtroom Thursday afternoon, Lindstedt questioned the court’s authority, legality, and alleged the court of having 'secret proceedings.' He was then escorted from the courtroom by members of the Newton County Sheriff’s Department."
For once, Lindstedt was absolutely correct. The judge was conducting secret proceedings.
This brings into question Judge Selby's understanding of the United States Constitution. Consider what the man did: He held an open hearing and ordered everyone to remain silent about what happened during that hearing. There is a reason why we conduct judicial hearings in the open in the United States. It is to keep society informed...and to protect us from judges like Kevin Selby.
9 comments:
I agree with you Randy. I had this judge before, very rude, disrespectful individual.
My brother had this judge when a false restraining order was filed against him. Did not give him his right to due process. He was not even allowed to speak to defend himself. It seems that judge Selby is keen on violating citizens constitutional rights.
I also have felt with the power drunk jerk, he seems to have an issue listening to the actual problems and deciding his answers before court even starts
This judge is the worst
Judge Selby : allows only be heard what court perfer to hear, "not "allowing defendant the rights to tell the truth,whole truth,and nothing but the truth, in my personal opinion , this is not a fair trial, it has been asked for appeal.
I have to say, I agree
Judge Selby is currently railroading my husband as the Plaintiff in a case where a 35 year friend of my husband's stole over $50k from us and Selby acts like he is working for the defense. He spent the day doing the defense attorneys job for him and wouldn't even ever let my husband speak or clarify facts. He continuously worked to make my husband look like the guilty one. The stress of this case caused my husband 4 strokes so he understands questions at a slower pace and has issues getting to conclusions and answering clearly when he is being railroaded by a judge. It was sad to watch him fall apart from a disability and have to stay quiet while Judge Selby confused him more and made him out to be the guilty party. It is clear we will not receive a fair trial in this matter so I can only pray that our Almighty God can get us through this impossible situation with our humanity in tact bc the anger is very consuming at this point.
I just heard Judge Selby was taken in to state custody over the last 24 hrs.
But he is an absolute monster pretending to be a judge. That man has destroyed hundreds of family’s .
I would support any effort to remove Selby from his current position.people have the power to prevent him from being elected again. Vote! Make your voices heard.he took away my right to vote,so it's up to you!
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