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22.08.24 Judge back in action; criminal ring in CLT

Tune in here to Thursday’s edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!

Breaking Brett Jensen opens the show with a conversation about

  • Judges and their jurisdiction:
    • Jensen is frustrated with Mecklenburg County justices of the peace, criticizing their competency and the minimum requirements one must meet (such as only a high school diploma). He believes that justices of the peace have considerable authority in deciding legal issues such as bail and custody, but their qualifications and training are inadequate.
    • He points to a recent WBTV investigation led by David Hodges that uncovered problems with judges, including their lack of legal expertise and potential for abuse. Hodges reports that judges do not need a law degree and can sometimes make arbitrary decisions that significantly affect people's lives.
    • Jensen particularly criticizes the lack of responsibility of judges and their ability to make decisions without public scrutiny.
  • CMPD and International Crime Ring:
    • Jensen reports on a press conference held by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) about the dismantling of an international crime ring involving South American criminals. The crime ring targeted wealthy homes and was active in several states and countries.
    • He describes how the CMPD press conference revealed details about the suspects, who are Colombian citizens and have been involved in numerous burglaries. The crimes were characterized by break-ins in broad daylight, targeting unoccupied homes and wearing conspicuous clothing to appear inconspicuous as construction or lawn care workers.
  • RFK Jr.'s possible support of Trump:
    • Jensen discusses the political implications if RFK Jr. were to endorse Donald Trump. He notes that betting odds have shifted in Trump's favor after speculation of such an endorsement arose. Jensen believes Trump performs better in elections than polls suggest, in part because many Trump supporters may not openly admit their choice due to social pressure.
    • He contrasts this with the current state of the Democratic race, criticizing Kamala Harris' chances and suggesting that she is unlikely to win in North Carolina, where Republicans have traditionally favored Republicans.
  • Various points:
    • Jensen reflects on his personal interest in gambling, including sports and political betting. He criticizes the accuracy of political polls, emphasizing that Trump has outperformed polls in the past.
    • He also previews upcoming segments on a controversial Queen City News report and more details on the CMPD press conference.

Hear all this and more here on Breaking With Brett Jensen.

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