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Follow on Google News | Shut-Out Madoff Victims to Upload Video-Victim-Impact-Statements to "Tell it to The Judge" Via WebBefore Madoff's Sentencing, Madoff Victims Shut-Out of The Courtroom Could Upload Their Videotaped Victim Impact Statements And "Tell it to The Judge" From Around The World
By: RobeProbe.com Judge Denny Chin will only hear from the select few to be allowed in his courtroom on June 29th. Inasmuch as Judge Chin granted access to only 50 victims at March 12th's plea hearing, and the courtroom can only hold but so many victims, on June 29th, thousands will not be heard. Those victims can still make their voices heard on RobeProbe. RobeProbe.com is inviting all of Madoff's victims to post a short, videotaped victim impact statement to Judge Chin ahead of Madoff's June 29th sentencing. Judge Chin, however, is not required to take judicial notice of these statements. Victims traditionally deliver their impact statements in open court or in writing. But courts are notorious for limiting their statements. As Judge Chin's May 20th Order reveals: "I find that the number of victims makes it impracticable to accord all the victims the right to be heard in person at sentencing…the Court cannot guarantee that every victim who wishes to speak at sentencing will have the opportunity to do so." When former Fort Lee, N.J. Mayor Burt Ross (who lost $5 million) attempted to make a victim impact statement at Madoff's March 12th plea hearing, Judge Chin did not allow it. Mr. Ross immediately wrote a column on a blog that same day, and entitled it: "What I'd Like to Tell Bernie in Court". Mr. Ross wrote, in part: "No mercy or leniency should be granted you … [You should immediately enter the least comfortable federal penitentiary, where you should spend the rest of your days on this earth… ." As Max Marin, founder of RobeProbe.com bluntly states: "Mr. Ross' blog entry shows Madoff's victims want the judge to see them. Writing him a letter will not give them the same sense of justice. The moms and pops of the world who lost their life savings have as much right to speak to Judge Chin as the über-rich sitting in court. Whether you lost $100 in Manila or $100 million on the Upper East Side, you want the judge to hear your pain and see your tears. You want Judge Chin to see you as a person. After all, you only get one chance to give a judge a victim impact statement. RobeProbe.com provides this important opportunity for victims to possibly be seen since judges and lawyers are regular visitors to the site." RobeProbe.com limits uploading to one 5 minute video per victim. This service is free. RobeProbe does not guarantee Judge Chin will watch any video. He is not required to take judicial notice of any video or statement. You must have already videotaped yourself and saved the file on your computer. (For Best Results, Use Your Webcam) To post a video in Judge Chin's rating page you must carefully follow these instructions: 1. Click "Register here" on the top right corner of RobeProbe.com's home page. 2. Follow the instructions and prompts for new registrants. 3. In the homepage, under the words "Lookup a Judge" enter "Chin" as the last name. Then Click on the name Denny Chin from the list that appears. 4. Toward the bottom of the page showing his photo, click on "Rate This Judge". On the rating page, choose only the items that may apply in your case. At the bottom of the rating page click "Send". The page will jump to the video upload section of the site. 5. Once in the video section of the site, follow the posted instructions for uploading a video very carefully. Do not skip any steps. RobeProbe.com was founded by Max Marin to provide lawyers and litigants the only forum for uploading video critiques and report cards rating the judicial performance of judges and bankruptcy trustees worldwide. It is also the only website hosting judicial election videos for voters to review, rate and critique the judicial incumbents and candidates seeking their votes. If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Max Marin, please call 1-877-6-ROBEPROBE or e-mail Max at: info@robeprobe.com. # # # RobeProbe.com was created to provide lawyers and litigants the only forum for uploading video critiques and report cards rating the judicial performance of judges and bankruptcy trustees worldwide. Users also rate judicial election campaign videos. End
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