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Fox News’ senior legal correspondent Judge Andrew Napolitano is arguing that Senator Chuck Schumer’s bellicose remarks aimed at Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch don’t constitute a legal threat; however, the conservative contrarian added that he thought Schumer’s rhetoric could incite the “crazies” in the country to take action.
Schumer’s remarks earned a strong rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts. It is unclear if he’ll be censured by the United States Senate. (Mediaite)
Napolitano began the segment by responding to whether the comments made by Schumer counted as a legal threat.
“No, I don’t think legally it was a threat,” Napolitano said. “I think it was hyperbolic. It was excessive use of words and it was an attempt to intimidate. But it’s protected speech. A threat, where you have the present, apparent ability to cause the harm you are threatening is not protected speech but this is.
“However, this effort to politicize the court, to make them look like they can be intimidated by a mob outside of the courthouse is very, very dangerous to our system. We put in the hands of nine human beings the ability to decide what the laws mean and what the Constitution means,” he continued.
Napolitano added that Supreme Court justices should not be seen as “politicians in black robes” as that would undermine “respect for law.”
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Fight Back Against President Obama [ACT NOW]
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Just like Pelosi’s tearing up of Trump’s speech this is another attempt to demean and besmirch the integrity of the Supreme Court. Schumer should be sent packing out of Congress for this since he threatened both justices. This is not a political issue but a legal issue and he has to be held accountable. This was a carefully considered attach on the judiciary not just a mistake.
If you or I threaten a judge of any kind let alone a US Supreme Court Judge we would be looking a felony charge ! I thought judge Napolitano knew the law !
It is quite obvious, he did not. Or, he might be thinking that the laws are different for you and for Shummer.
“the conservative contrarian”?? What’s conservative about Napolitano? This guy is a snake and FOX is sliding in the direction of CNN. I don’t watch them anymore since I discovered OAN (One America News).
Nappy is no way a conservative, he is just another liberal loon hiding on Fox!
OLLIE, great observation! I, too, have gone to ONE AMERICA NEWS! FOX has dropped to nothing!
He has turned into a total A/H! WAS pretty good for a while! rino or rat suits him.
A PARROT ?
I think Judge Napolitano should reflect on how a jury would view this type of statement. So, what does “won’t know what hit them” differs from a bullet or a club hit them?!
He called out both their names and did not mention anyone else. So do we have double stands here??? And Judge Napolitano once again that he never belonged in the office as a Judge. If it was Trump who said that they would once again try to Impeach him.
Napolitano isn’t a judge, he is a former judge who is a bitter anti Trumper with no judicial future. His “legal” opinions are in every instance colored by his bias. Fox demeans itself by keeping him on (probably tied to a stake and fed raw meat.)
I totally agree with you. Every time he opens his mouth, you can tell he is biased.
Right on, brother!
Yes you are so right. Fox needs to show him the exit door to Napolitano. CNN should be his home.
My self I’m not a judge. What would I be agreeing with, that Schumer didn’t threaten them or it is a protected speech? I think I would watch and see what the two judges have to say on that one with out calling people names.
I couldn’t care less what “Judge” Napolitano says. I wish he would be quiet and think before he makes pronouncements. Protecting or encouraging Schumer’s hate-filled rants is just not smart.
No he doesn’t know the law he’s a liberal judge… Fox needs to take him off payroll
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I use to like Judge Napolitano however when he suddenly turned against Trump I began to wonder why. In my old age I kinda believe that he thought he was going to be selected for the Supreme Court and was very upset because he didn’t get asked. When you read what he said then you can understand that he was speaking with a forked tongue. He was defending what was said but was also at the same time saying I really don’t believe what I am saying. So in my opinion Fox should get rid of him unless he starts to mean what he says.
He wanted President Trump to appoint him to the Supreme Court. Now everyone can see why he did not.
It’s my personal opinion that Judge Napolitano acts like a spoiled child. At first he defended President Trump until the President refused to put him on the Supreme Court as he requested of our President. Now, he’s a democrat, acting even worse because POTUS didn’t give him what he wants. He will do anything to hurt the President, but he only makes himself look more childish and stupid. With his attitude, he is doing more to demean the power of the Supreme Court. Cry babies are really immature!
Pelosi, Schumer, and Napolitano should retire. There are more mature young people more qualified to run the Congress and Senate.
The smug Schumer is trying to see how far he can go and get away with it. “Judge” Napolitiono has simply applied for position at CNN or MSNBC. Good riddance.
I disagree with Napolitano. Inciting violence is not free speech and that was Schumer’s true intention. As a result I believe the two Justices should be provided security at their homes. The shooter at the baseball game was inspired by less.
Former Judge Napolitano is getting very close to Donna Brazil in bias opinions!
He is another turncoat who has abandoned his original thinking, which was good early on.
Legal, schmeagle, beagle, whatever. Schumer is a 1st class dumber than dumber; the sooner he goes to join Harry Reid the better (and take Pelosi with him)
The “little judge” has had it against President Trump, when he was not taken for the position at the Supreme Court. Everything the “little judge” does is in retaliation. Even the Supreme Court Justice Roberts admonished schumer! The “little judge” has lost his impartiality and cannot stop his vitriol from foaming at the mouth every time he can do it against President Trump. As one can see, the “little judge” is really not a good example to put in the Supreme Court of the US.
I cannot understand why Fox keeps Napolitano He’s definitely biased with his opinions.he should be working for CNN
Napolitano is not a “straight shooter”, and people who think he is unbiased are deluding themselves. Schumer clearly pointed out the two Justices by name and never even inferred an election result. First, Justices are not elected and Schumer knows that we’ll. Second, he said they would inherit the whirlwind (calamity). This was a threat to themselves and/or their property. Even the most casual bystander could figure it out; but not Mssr. Napolitano
The “judge” make me ashamed that we are both Italian. He’s turned into sour grapes. Fox has some people on the air that should go the way of the Shepard
Judge, over the last several years (since 2000 on Fox) I watched your “progression”. I have to ask have you been doing this toooooo long, or have you a dose of Bidenism (onset)? I too am over 70 and to me Schumer issued a threat, ALL DAY LONG THAT WON’T CHANGE!
For some reason Judge N has something in for President Trump.
He wrong in his thinking. I know on the floor of the Senate Schumer can say anything with no cost to him. He wasn’t in the Senate he was out side the Court. He should pay a price. The Dems think they can say and do anything they want without a cost. There should be a price for Schumer should pay.
Schumer, Pelosi, Schiff, Nadler, Waters, etc etc are treasonous pigs and why we need terms limits!! Neapolitano is just as bad and a complete embarrassment to the American system of law!!
And lest we forget, Chief Justice Antonin Scalia didn’t die of natural causes and why was there no autopsy?? The deep state is a threat to our democracy. It’s why Pres Trump was first elected, and will be again! God bless America!!
An assault is where the person being assaulted thinks the assaulter has the present capacity to make good on his threat and fears eminent contact. Everyone knows Schumer is a blowhard that couldn’t hurt the smallest girl on the planet. Big mouth, no nuts. However it is a form of hate speech and could entice some whacko to try something and as such highly inadvisable. Typical democrat politician.
I would think it’s as protected as much as yelling “FIRE” in a movie theater. It’s NOT.
Why does FOX continue to pay Napolitano for his outdated opinions. I cringe every time I have to listen to his antiquated ways. I can promise you, it would be a different story if Mitch McConnell had done. His “Legal Opinion” would be 180 degrees opposite. He, Wallace, Williams, Brazille and a few others all need to apply at CNN. I am sick of these people. But you need look no further than the loser Paul Ryan for answers as to why they have a presence on a conservative network.
The judge In the past has consistently got the law wrong in regards to Trump and the powers of the Executive Branch. Time and time the Judge showed his bias’s toward Trump as well as his ignorance of the law.
Napolitano is a liberal anti-Trumper, so nothing he said in support of “out-of-control” Schumer surprises me.
I purchased his book and it was great. However, ever since he was turned down for an appointed Judgeship by Trump, has let his feelings cloud his own opinions. Such a shame, to let resentment eat your heart and brain into hate. Now he is becoming a Defence Lawyer, “Never admit anything REGARDLESS”. NOW MY FEE WILL BE…….
Fox News should fire Napolitano for bias! I don’t think he (the Judge) can talk his way out of this one!
Judge nap. is a real fricken beauty, huh? Fox news is slowly but surely turning the left hand turn and I for one will give up watching half of these programs in the future.Screw them.
Fox needs to get rid of Napalitano! He has changed his views on so many things! Maybe he’s getting dementia like Joe! He is just not himself. Why?
Old Nappy has been bought off. Probably not paid much as he hates Trump for not giving him a judgeship on the Supreme court. Just proves why he was not selected every time he opens his mouth.
Hyperbolic my ass you SOB, that was a direct threat and should be punishable by law. You, yourself are a Fabulist = a liar, and also a traitor to the Constitution and the United States of America!! ??
Napolitano has been a ruthless enemy against TRUMP since the judge begged Trump for a SUPREME COURT SLOT and was denied right to his face by DONALD. He was told he did not have the right stuff. This caused the 75 year old PUNK from N.J. to cry because he thought he had it. He has turned into a little fat crybaby who is a deep down ABORTION-ANTI / LIFE guy. Napolitano has gotten the permission of Lachlan Murdoch to attack TRUMP. ANOTHER MEDIA dirtbag. These TV talking heads on every station think they are the gov’t. Every station including FOX which is getting real bad. Watch for who wears the NWO purple tie around their neck. Schumer should be indicted for conspiracy to riot with the 5 others who put him up to it. That is already out there. They are trying to create havoc to make Trump act in the negative. The DEMOCRAT radical liberal left wing has fallen apart resorting to criminal behavior and planning. They can not win the election so all the stops are being pulled out. When the REPUBLICANS take back the congress you will see laws finally enacted against the criminal MEDIA. The justice dept already has 15 radical left democrats ready for the penitentiary. The ball will be falling real soon. Watch and expect some tremendous fireworks. The USA is coming back despite the crooked MEDIA.!!!
Schumer should be locked up for inciting violence. Being a Senator does not excuse him from obeying the law. In fact his position of Minority Leader should demand being, without question, a law abiding citizen and his speech delivered with civility. He certainly incited those in attendance to do whatever it takes, including violence and he should have to answer for his actions. Judge Napalitano looks and acts petty not just in this incident but has done so since President Trump refused his request to be appointed Attorney General. To Napalotino I would say, look in the mirror, you’re just not Attorney General Material.
If any ordinary citizen did this it’s major jail time!!! Censor that bastaxx and put his lousy riot inciting ass out of politics for good. He has never had a real job and sucks this country dry!!! If you assault a congressman or senator you go to jail!!! This jackass did something far worse trying to incite people especially ones with mental health issues to do his bidding!!!! When is this country going to say enough is enough with a dual justice system!!!! Also what do you think will happ=en if these commie socialists get in office???? They will do these crazy law breaking things out right and dare anyone to say a thing!!! We are not Russian or Chinese etc; shut these bastxxx down now!!!!
I once thought that the JUDGE was on the BALL, but now I really see that his BALL HAS BECOME DEFLATED HERE! THAT CHUCKY RANT WAS A THREAT FOR SURE, LIKE AN JUSTICE QUID-PRO-QUO “! ” DO WHAT I WANT ” OR WE WILL KICK YOUR ASS OUT OFF THE COURT! TIME FOR THE JUDGE TO TAKE DOWN HIS SHINGLE AND LEAVE!
Once again Napolitano proves that being a “Flibbertigibbet” qualified him to be a judge
The Napolitano- Excellent Lawyer in Russia, not in America. Call Putin, we have a good person for them / Russians/.
Napolitano has turned on this administration because he was not offered a spot on the Supreme Court or this administration. He was a big talker about Constitutional Issues. If I as a normal citizen had made comments about any judge like Senator Schumer did, I would have been charged with making terroristic threats. Like George Orwell wrote “All animals are equal but some animals are more equal”