A3P Releases Transcripts of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Sentencing Hearings
Prosecutor Memos Reveal Graphic Details of Crimes For Which KBJ Gave Weak Sentences
WASHINGTON — Article III Project (A3P) today released new research on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s excessively lenient sentencing record toward criminals charged with distributing and possessing child pornography. A3P obtained the eight sentencing transcripts and seven prosecutor sentencing recommendations (eighth under seal) for eight separate cases regarding child pornography where Judge Jackson handed down sentences that were below the United States Sentencing Guidlines, a pattern that A3P has found through research since the beginning of the nomination process. The eighth case was reported by Fox News after the hearing, leading to speculation of a cover-up. Yesterday, A3P launched a set of ads calling on U.S. Senators to vote against Judge Jackson’s nomination.
“Judge Jackson’s consistent record of excessive leniency and excuse-making for child sex predators is not only deeply disturbing; it’s disqualifying. The responsibility of a judge is to exercise sound judgment. Judge Jackson failed in this regard in 8 of 8 child pornography cases, and now many child sex predators are back on the streets waiting to get caught reoffending.
“We already know of one who reoffended after Judge Jackson let him off the hook with just 3 months instead of the recommended 8 years – and she didn’t even order routine computer monitoring following his release. When she had discretion in sentencing, Judge Jackson always sentenced these monsters to significantly less time than what the federal guidelines recommended – and 47% (possession) and 57% (distribution) below the national average. She blames federal statute, pretending that it forces her to grant extreme leniency every time. Judge Jackson even tries to blame other judges and pretends she’s within the judicial mainstream, by citing one-off cases and cherry-picking statistics. But she’s clearly not a mainstream judge.