Jeb Bush's Newest Judge: Rock and Roll Executions
The newest Jeb Bush appellate judicial pick favors rock and roll executions:
Brad Thomas, Gov. Jeb Bush's long-time public safety policy coordinator, is leaving to take a judgeship on the 1st District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee. He was named Thursday to the appellate court to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Anne Booth.
Thomas' previous attempts to secure a circuit and county court judgeship were unsuccessful. Thomas, who has advised Bush on the death penalty, crime policy and other issues, caused a stir in 2000 when he urged a more streamlined system of appeals for death row inmates, telling the St. Petersburg Times, "Bring in the witnesses, put them on a gurney, and let's rock and roll." He later apologized for the comment.
[hat tip Rochelle R., Tampa.]
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