Comments on: State attorney Mike McAuliffe: DUI death suspect’s Haiti permission wasn’t a good idea

By: The Informed

The Informed — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:27:55 +0000

yep. you got me. any more facts on Ms. Roberts’ family you wish to share?

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crash-that-killed-three-month-old-may-point-204809.html

Don’t you wish that you had Ms. Roberts job? I’ll bet there is a Benjamin connection somewhere here too.

By: THE MISSING LINK

THE MISSING LINK — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:21:20 +0000

To The Informed:
Apparently, I hit a nerve with you. That’s usually what happens when the truth is tough to accept. Perhaps I hit too close to home for you?
Signed–
More Informed Than You

By: The Informed

The Informed — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:55:11 +0000

Wondering why so quiet….Conspiracy foil hat wearing guy??? Maybe you’ve been at one of your underground meetings discussing how UPS is really a division of the FBI (I hope you had fun). Any more “facts” about the Zegeye case you wish to divulge? I once drove by the Benjamin school…..maybe I am in on the “fix”. My buddy had a dog named Bennie, he must be in on it too.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:23:22 +0000

What a coward! He needs to face his punishment and the family of the deceased. Ask for forgiveness and hope he can one day make something of his pathetic life.

By: Lucky

Lucky — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:53:11 +0000

For all you know it all’s….her son no longer attends “Benjamin”, actually hasn’t in 15 years. So to imply that State Attorney Roberts has “ties” seems a little, hmmm what’s the word? Misinformed? Mrs. Roberts has been a driving force in the traffic homicide division, and deals with death on a daily basis. To blame her for the length of time, the bail, and what ever other various items listed above, is outrageous. It is because of people like Mrs. Roberts why the punishments for the crime are more severe. And as far as the “kid” going to Haiti, there is nothing I believe more fitting….death and sorrow. Exactly what the victims family will deal with the rest of their lives. It will not be a vision he can remove, Haiti is not going to be the Four Seasons. Really???? Everyone nowadays is quick to jump on a band wagon to exploit your faults, never your accomplishments. Mrs. Roberts, well done!!!

By: THE MISSING LINK

THE MISSING LINK — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:50:20 +0000

Dear The Informed:
I do not wear a tin hat as you allege. In fact, I am apparently more informed about the Benjamin connection than you claim to be. It is common knowledge prosecutor Roberts has a son who attends Benjamin, so my suspicion is not off base. You sound like an attorney quick to shoot down others and shove your points down everybody else’s throats like a bully in an attempt to frame the situation. Those of us who are really informed see what’s going on here. Roberts should’ve recused herself. If you’re so informed, tell us why she didn’t.
Signed,
Non-Tin-Hat-Wearer

By: The Informed

The Informed — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:12:59 +0000

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/jurors-find-boca-raton-man-guilty-of-dui-177087.html?cxtype=ynews_rss

This “accident” took place in 2006 and he was just tried and convicted. Is that a good enough example of another case being delayed by defense attorneys?? I would imagine these type of cases have a ton of moving parts and probably an expert witness for each and every part. In the end Zegeye will get what he deserves (in the eye of the court), but for now, right or wrong, by law, he is permitted to go about his business (with some restrictions). That is not something only Zegeye gets because his father is wealthy.

By: really informed

really informed — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:28:23 +0000

Saying a prosecutor has a high batting average is not providing the statistic I asked for, nor do I need to do the research myself as you are the one who has implied that the treatment of this defendant is “typical” and/or average…

And I don’t need to rely on Jose or his bloggers, as I have first hand knowledge of how this case has been delayed/ how Zegeye has been allowed to avoid responsibility for his actions to date, going back to the night it happened/ he tried to deny responsibility on the scene… And again, I did clarify that I know it is the judge’s responsibility to set bail/conditions, but that I also know the prosecutor is allowed to give input during the process… For one who claims to have experienced a similar loss, you certainly are at a loss for as how to really show compassion other than for the “stupid kid”… Once again, do you just have to be the last one to post/ call me stupid??? Sad….

By: The Informed

The Informed — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:12:22 +0000

Last post for me here…. I am NOT in any way involved in this case or any other. I am simply a life-long Palm Beach County resident that occasionally stumbles upon Jose’s column to see what kind of nonsense he is barking. He should stick to covering celebrity stories and stop getting people fired up with all his innuendo. I am very sad for your loss. I too have lost and know how it feels.

Traffic Homicide is nothing new to Palm Beach County, and certainly nothing new to this prosecutor. We have one of the worst TH rates in the country and it has been her job to prosecute those offenses since as long as I can remember….and her batting average is quite high. I suggest you do some actual research rather than rely on Jose (or his bloggers) for your “information”. Lastly (and again), it is up to JUDGES (not state attorneys) to define terms of bail.

By: really informed

really informed — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:36:14 +0000

Oh yes, and to clarify, I do understand that it is the judge who sets bail (often on the recommendations of/ with the approval of the prosecutor), but I’d still like to see your stats that show this is a common practice in the jurisdiction that is trying Zegeye…

(and when I suggested that Zegeye come to Iowa rather than Haiti to preform voluntary community service to better the world, I was not suggesting it as a punishment prior to sentencing, but rather making the point that perhaps it would be more fitting for him to see the pain and suffering that death at his hands caused if he wants to be a volunteer/prove his worth to the world, rather than seeing the pain and suffering caused by a natural disaster…)