And all of this started with a DUI. Way to go, "Judge".

So this bag of filth is still hearing cases? For one day at least.


https://www.dailywire.com/news...amanda-prestigiacomo

TAXPAYERS SCREWED: 'Drunk Judge' Shows Up 1 Of 214 Workdays, Gets Pay Raise. Defends It In Video Rant, Calls Media 'Racist'

"You're mad because I'm a young minority getting paid."

Amanda PrestigiacomoApril 3, 2018

Screenshot: Leticia Astacio via Facebook
In the words of the imitable Ron Swanson of Parks and Recreation, "It's never too early to learn that the government is a greedy piglet that suckles on a taxpayer's teat until they have sore, chapped nipples."

Clearly exemplifying the spirit of this truth is Rochester City Court Judge Leticia Astacio, often dubbed "drunk judge" by local media and Rochesterians. Ms. Astacio, effective April 1, received a state taxpayer-funded pay raise of $11,000 — bringing her salary to a whopping $187,200 — after she worked only one of 214 days.

According to local station 13 Wham News, "Astacio did report for work on Tuesday, February 27 for one day – and has not been back since." Before her one day on the job in 2018, Astacio had not reported to work since August 31 the previous year.

By letter, Chief Administrative Judge Craig Doran ordered the judge back to the bench on February 26; Doran confirmed Monday that Astacio is still continuing to blow off work.

Voicing her frustration with the "negative" and "racist" news coverage of her apparently appropriate raise on Facebook Live, Astacio said she did not report to work because she had a "medical excuse" and has reportedly provided Doran with a doctor's note. Ms. Astacio whined about a potential "HIPAA violation" for such a disclosure.

In August of 2016, Astacio was convicted of DWI and later found guilty of violating her probation on at least two occasions. In June, from behind bars, Astacio was raking in her then-$175,500 annual taxpayer-funded salary.

According to Astacio, the raise was deserved and the media are "biased" in their reporting on her because they are "racist."

"Why's my name in the headlines?" she asked via Facebook. "Because your racist news stations ... You're mad because I'm a young minority getting paid."

She also complained about the photo choice. "Also I hate that picture spectrum do better," she wrote

And she wasn't done yet. In three different Facebook Live videos, Astacio complained about her treatment.

"Do you know how many judges got a raise?" she said in one video, again defending her raise. "It's not like I went and petitioned for a raise. No ... all the judges got raises."

"There's just no rules that really apply when it comes to me," she complained. (Yes, this seems to be the problem taxpayers have highlighted, as well, Ms. Astacio.)

"It is biased reporting to talk about me getting a raise when everyone got a raise," Astacio whining some more, adding, "This isn't news."

WATCH:

True to form, Astacio followed it up with this little number:

She seems super remorseful.

The young judge is currently being investigated by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, which could result in the stripping of her judicial duties, reports News 10 WHEC.

Astacio's term doesn't expire until 2024.

Don't you just love government?

Gal needs to try heroin. Booze obviously isn’t working for her.

So, is the administration of justice better off with her ditching work, or showing up to work?

Choose wisely.

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The terms of Astacio's probation prohibit her "possessing a firearm, dangerous weapon, or noxious substance ."

Does that mean no more Taco Bell?

Don't you be dissen the Bell!

Taco Bell is a "noxious substance" precursor.

... and ...

Judge Leticia Astacio stripped of judgeship

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In court, judges and prosecutors maintained that Astacio stubbornly refused to abide by terms placed upon her after her arrest and conviction.

"The defendant has never acknowledged responsibility for her behaviors," Ontario County Court Judge Stephen Aronson wrote in December when refusing to overturn her drunken driving conviction. "She has demonstrated an utter lack of respect for any and all authorities, as evidenced by her multiple violations."

Apparently the commission discovered her other ethical lapses during its investigation. The statements she made in court to the jaywalker, the court deputy, and in the sexual misconduct case showed her lack of judicial temperament, the commission decided.

The commission voted unanimously to oust Astacio. That was also the decision of a referee who first heard the case against Astacio, before it was presented to the full commission.

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But wait ... she can appeal? Good grief, it's not over ...

Commission on Judicial Conduct removes Judge Astacio from bench

Astacio has 30 days to either accept or appeal the Commission's ruling. If she accepts the decision, her pay will stop immediately. If she appeals the decision to the New York State Court of Appeals, she will receive her $187,200 salary until the Court of Appeals acts on her appeal. The appeal process usually takes three to five months.

I tell ya, that breaks my cold, shriveled heart. I mean, so much potential there- you know, the substance abuse and additction, the fucked-up public behavior, her ability to turn a DUI into career ending and prison time, the self-righteousness and complete enttlement, etc. What a waste of talent.

Talent, heheh.

It's not over until the ... fat lady sings?

Before she gets the boot, maybe she should go in, call court into session, plead guilty to all her crimes and sentence herself to probation for 4 weeks plus a fine of $20.

What I see is a woman with a substance problem who is too immoral to accept responsibility and too proud to feel shame. As I understand it, 'rock bottom' is when your circumstances decay faster than your ability to lower your standards. Until she begins to suffer, she will not even approach rock bottom.

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"It is biased reporting to talk about me getting a raise when everyone got a raise," Astacio whining some more, adding, "This isn't news."

but....but...they're working. No? we still don't see the issue? sigh.

Oh sure, this judge gets all the breaks. Time and time again the court was lenient. But if she'd been a hispanic or female I bet the court would have thrown the book at....

... wait what?

... the judge is?

oooooooooh, huh. Lookie there.

If I called that minority privilege, how fast would people freak out?

How do you say "The gravy train has come to a screeching halt, missy" in espanish por favor?

Let's try Google translate:

"El tren de la salsa ha llegado a un alto, chiquita."

Salsa train? That's not right.

I find not only her behavior and attitude to be disgusting but also disgusting that her superiors have not fired her, as well disgusting that the taxpayers have to pay for this. Just disgusting.

Make that outrageous, not just disgusting.

We're gettin' there, Gene. We're gettin' there.

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The appeal process usually takes three to five months.

That's enough time for 3 to 5 probation violations for #DrunkJudge

It gives me hope that some people are upright and are fed up with the way things are going. The judge who judged this drunk judge and the police that stood up to the NYC Port commissioner.

Descerada. Sounds like the title of Shakira's next hit.

Am I the first one to ask why she has not been disbarred? The NY Bar must give lots of latitude on DUIs?