Investigation After Judge Tells Underage Drinker to Commit Suicide

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Investigation After Judge Tells Underage Drinker to Commit Suicide

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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NOVI, Mich. — A decision has not yet been made on possible disciplinary action against a Novi magistrate who suggested to an underage drinker that he commit suicide.
Novi District Court Judge Brian MacKenzie said Wednesday his office still is looking into comments made April 10 by Judith Holtz.
Holtz had told Michael Robert Dickey of Farmington Hills that it would be cheaper, faster and less painful for the people who cared about him if he took his own life.
Court transcripts obtained by WXYZ-TV in Detroit (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,355684,00.html?redux#) show Holtz suggested Dickey jump from the roof of his house or slash his wrists as she chastised the 20-year-old for a third charge involving alcohol. He was being sentenced for being a minor in possession.
The Associated Press left telephone messages at Holtz's office and Dickey's home on Wednesday.

LINK: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,355684,00.html?redux

[JoeyDVDZ]

He probably chose his words a bit harshly, but I get the intent he was going for. The kid has 3 DUI's and he's not even of age? He may as well just knock himself off the quick way, that doesn't hurt anyone else.

[Ballbuster1]

Judge had the right idea though. Better he off himself than take out an innocent
schlub in a flaming car wreck. You know that's this kid's destiny.

[Hudson]

Hey, the judge is a straight talker..

[mascan42]

Die, sir. Get in the coffin. Court dismissed.

[burky79]

so this is thread about someone doing the right thing and being honest?

good.

we need to see more of those threads.

[DonTheTrucker]

So if the kid doesn't kill himself, does he get a contempt of court charge?

[Fr. Dougal]

The judge should come out, hold a press conference and say "Damn right I said it. I'd rather this kid kill himself than get drunk and take out an entire family with nothing more than a scratch on him."