Judiciary
Indiana Supreme Court chief justice and county judges weigh in after shooting of judge and wife
In support of an Indiana judge and his wife who were shot at their home over the weekend, the Indiana Supreme Court’s chief justice and Tippecanoe County, Indiana, judges have released statements. (Image from Shutterstock)
In support of an Indiana judge and his wife who were shot at their home over the weekend, the Indiana Supreme Court’s chief justice and Tippecanoe County, Indiana, judges have released statements.
According to the Washington Post, Judge Steven P. Meyer, a Tippecanoe County judge who recently announced his retirement, was injured in the arm, and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, suffered an injury to her hip, the Lafayette Police Department said in a news release. Both are in stable condition, it added.
“First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with Judge Meyer and his wife, Kim,” the Tippecanoe County judges said. “Judge Meyer remains in a hospital in stable condition. We have already been in touch with the Indiana Supreme Court and Chief Justice Loretta Rush and senior judges regarding coverage for Tippecanoe Superior Court No. 2. There has been an overwhelming outpouring of support from judges throughout the state offering to assist in any way. We want to assure the community that the cases in Tippecanoe Superior Court No. 2 will continue to be heard in a timely manner.”
“I worry about the safety of all our judges. As you work to peacefully resolve more than 1 million cases a year, you must not only feel safe, you must also be safe. Any violence against a judge or a judge’s family is completely unacceptable. As public servants, you are dedicated to the rule of law,” Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush said. “I know you join me in praying for Steve and Kim and their speedy recovery. Meantime, please remain vigilant in your own security.”
In addition, ABA President Michelle A. Behnke issued a statement echoing Rush’s sentiments.
“No judge should feel threatened because they did their job and made a ruling. Justice and democracy cannot operate if decisions are influenced by a judge’s concern over their safety or the safety of their families,” Behnke said.
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