She's baaaack!!Judge Norelli is returning to the bench in criminal court. Last week, District Chief Judge Mercer announced he was moving the 'hug-a-thug' Judge to family court due to the numerous complaints he received about her behavior in the courtroom. (Previous Post)
Apparently, the Chief Judge felt the heat from his colleagues. Yesterday, he announced that Norelli is returning to preside in criminal court. In addition, the Chief Judge offered his resignation following the criticism he received for his decision to move Norelli. Mercer said he will allow the N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice to make the decision if he should step down as Chief Judge. (More Info)
Judge Norelli is part of the problem with the Mecklenburg County court system. She is responsible for many of the dismissals we see in the records of repeat offenders. Her behavior in the courtroom, especially her lack of respect for the police, does not help anyone. The offenders go unpunished, laugh at the police and continue to commit crime. Why wouldn't they? They know if they are caught... chances are good they will get off.
More Info: 5/12/07 Observer Article ~ The Meck Deck blog