Also, the media and gallery will not be allowed to see Noor’s bodycam footage. Why is Judge Kathryn L. Quaintance doing this? It isn’t hard to see. She wants to protect Noor as much as possible, so as to avoid unrest among Minnesota’s large Somali Muslim community. She also wants to avoid — as much as possible, anyway — shining a negative light on the Minneapolis officials who are responsible for this fiasco, the ones who were so avid to have a Somali Muslim cop on the police force that they elevated Noor beyond his ability and kept him on the force despite his manifest incompetence, all because of his value as a symbol of their multiculturalism and rejection of “Islamophobia.”
This entire incident is an indictment of identity politics. The case of Mohamed Noor is a demonstration of the need for police officers to be hired on the basis of their competence, not their race or religion, and a plea that the practice of hiring cops on the basis of their identity be discarded. But no one, outside of Jihad Watch, is seeing it in that light.
“Judge restricts media, public access to fired Minneapolis officer’s murder trial,” by Andy Mannix, Star Tribune, March 29, 2019:
A Hennepin County district judge has imposed tight restrictions on public and media access to the highly anticipated trial of Mohamed Noor, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
With Noor’s trial set to begin Monday, Judge Kathryn L. Quaintance cited the need to preserve “order and decorum” in issuing an order this week that places it in a courtroom that holds about two dozen seats — half the size of some others in the building. The judge reserved eight places for the media and 11 for the public. Quaintance also banned laptops, cellphones and recording devices from the floor on which the trial will take place, authorizing that people be searched to ensure compliance.
The Noor case marks a rare example in the American criminal justice system of an officer going to trial over a fatal shooting, and the first time in modern history a Minnesota police officer has been charged with murder for an on-duty death.
The restrictions pose serious First Amendment problems and will make it difficult for journalists to document the trial, said Jane Kirtley, a University of Minnesota professor who teaches media law.
“There’s been a deliberate decision made here to limit access by the press and public,” Kirtley said. “I appreciate the concerns that are being raised here, but it seems to me that [the courts] are overlooking the fact that the public and the press have a First Amendment right of access to a criminal proceeding like this one.”
In similar high-profile trials, Kirtley said, judges have consulted with reporters to establish rules without hindering access for journalists or the public.
Quaintance has already prohibited cameras from the courtroom. The court granted media seats based on order of request. The Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio, KSTP-TV and KARE-TV are the only local media who secured spots, said District Court spokesman Spenser Bickett. The other four media seats will go to ABC Australia, Channel 9 Australia, the Associated Press and the New York Times.
The families of Noor and Damond will be limited to four seats each in the courtroom. Others will be permitted to observe from an overflow room. Quaintance’s original order Wednesday stated that the trial would only be relayed in the overflow room by audio. On Thursday, after protest from media outlets, Quaintance and Hennepin County Chief District Judge Ivy Bernhardson amended the order to allow a video feed to the overflow room.
“Most importantly, it is the Court’s role to safeguard the parties’ right to fair and public proceedings and the public’s right to access them,” the order said.
Bickett would not comment on criticisms that the order could hinder First Amendment rights….
Jayme says
And its the other way around in Ottawa in the Abdi case all video even some questions remain about some of the footage also there is not limit on seats for the family of Abdi last week there was around 20 of his family/friends.
m. says
muslim privilege > non-existent “white” privilege
No Muzzies Here says
This is about keeping the truth from the public. Extremely few Americans know that a Muslim cop murdered an Australian woman.
Spiro says
And if the MSM can help it they never will
As Stalin said about his supports –usfull idiots
RegT says
This judge’s restrictions on public access to “prevent” extreme reactions from the muslim community is an indication that the verdict has already been decided – to prevent extreme reactions from the muslim community.
Many muslims commit serious crimes in this country, like the gang-rape of a six year old special needs little girl in Twin Falls, ID, and the local and state governments fall all over themselves excusing the behavior of the subhuman perpetrators. Sometimes because they fear violence, other times (as in Twin Falls, ID) because they don’t want to lose the taxes paid and jobs provided by a muslim business in their town (Chobani Yogurt, owned by a muslim and employing many muslims – more than local non-muslims who were likely promised jobs by the mayor, town council, etc. in order to get their cooperation. And then left high and dry when most jobs went to muslims.
Any of you who eat Chobani yogurt better remember how muslims are required to clean themselves after moving their bowels. Those bare, left hands are making and packaging the yogurt you have been eating.
Kay says
Scary thoughts.
I was undone by the treatment of that little girl. In talking to an Israeli friend, I got a quick lesson on Mohammedism– “this @^#@ has been going on for 1400 years! Just think about it, what ‘prophet’ *(&^%(s a 9-year old?”
–also, stopped eating Ciobanni once I found out who makes it . . . no matter how good the sale!
RegT says
What many probably don’t know is that the judge let the three boys who raped and urinated on her off with probation, after reducing the charges from rape (it was oral and anal) to “lewd sexual conduct” – the equivalent of merely exposing themselves inappropriately. The judge also saddled the victim’s parents with a gag order, so that the judge could slap the hands of the three muslim boys instead of charging and convicting them – which would have been a slam-dunk, as one of the boys (oldest teenager) took a video of the gang-rape on his cell phone.
No justice even when our small children are gang-raped anally and urinated upon by vile muslim scum. “Refugees”. And the Chief of police, mayor, and prosecutor of Twin Falls are even fouler animals for sweeping this under the rug.
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2017/04/idaho-muslim-migrant-boys-plead-guilty-to-sexual-assault-of-five-year-old-but-will-victim-ever-get-justice
na says
Denkzettel für Erdogan
Nach den türkischen Kommunalwahlen richten sich alle Augen auf die beiden wichtigsten Großstädte des Landes: Ausgerechnet Ankara dürfte die Partei des Präsidenten verloren haben. In Istanbul ist das Rennen äußerst knapp.
Anjuli Pandavar says
In Istanbul ist von der Regierung mit Gewalt auf der Straße zu rechnen. In Minneapolis, im Gegenteil, von der muslimischen Öffentlichkeit sollte ein schuldiges Urteil gefällt werden.
gravenimage says
This is good news–but I doubt that the dictator Erdogan will step down no matter what the vote is.
Fritz says
Doesn’t matter. The military is under Erdogan’s control and his cronies will commit violence on the street if the protests become too strong.
Besides, the Western allies of Turkey (still) support him – and not any democratic opposition.
gravenimage says
“Turkish Elections Suggest Cracks In Support For Erdogan’s AK Party”
https://www.scpr.org/news/2019/04/01/88881/turkish-elections-suggest-cracks-in-support-for-er/
Diane Harvey says
“Quaintance cited the need to preserve ‘order and decorum’ in issuing an order”
Tacit admission that she knows that Muslims are prone to violence.
Kay says
That’s what I thought too.
Ashley says
http://www.startribune.com/judge-rejects-motion-to-seal-medical-records-in-trial-for-officer-who-killed-justine-ruszczyk-damond/492518991/
I’m feeling hopeful that Noor is going to pay dearly for the reckless murder of Damond. He didn’t even activate his body-cam…
Elizabeth Baklaich says
I want to hear from his partner!
Noor shot from in the car… And we are told both body cameras were off???
RegT says
The original story stated that Noor fired _across_ his partner when he shot the woman.
Elizabeth Baklaich says
Indeed! So another big unanswered question I still have, based on original reporting, is were they in one of the standard police SUVs? If so, how do you gut shoot an unarmed woman standing outside the vehicle (later versions call it a car, but was it?) in the gut from the passenger seat?
Not trying to be a conspiracy driver, but we all know his stinks bad of coverup (body camera footage would solve all this!) and I want the truth to come out.
Elizabeth Baklaich says
Wouldn’t the shot have had to have gone through the driver side door?
gravenimage says
Yes–lots of questions. But now we may never learn some of the answers.
smoris says
Well, then, I guess we should assume the most evil of answers. The judge leaves us no alternative. Or we could assume the opposite – that she is trying to make us believe the worse of him? Unlikely. The only reason not to make this public case public information – after all we are all paying for both the cop and the judicial system – is to attempt to shield his wrongdoing. If we just assume that then we will have the essence of the case. The judge has really not managed to whitewash this criminal after all.
RegT says
No, but she has managed to restrict to a few most of the factual information in this case. I will be totally un-surprised to read that Noor is found “not guilty”. I feel certain that she is restricting the trial because she wants as small a reaction as possible when the “not guilty” verdict is announced.
California is lost to liberals and illegal aliens. Minnesota is lost to muslims and their apologists, who will even allow muslims to kill people with impunity.
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
Living in the Twin Cities, I was surprised to find that somebody I’ve known for years was friends with Justine Damond. Word is that her widower is taking it real hard, and is not mixed up about what was behind gut shooting a woman who called the police.
gravenimage says
I feel terrible for her husband and family.
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
Also, the Minneapolis Tribune ran a big piece in yesterday’s Sunday edition, the headline reading that there was pain on both sides of the “tragedy.” The second paragraph noted that Somali-Americans [no sic] have been the victims of discrimination. Funny about the discrimination part, all the Somalis I see on the road have nice cars, on average nicer cars than what regular people are driving. Some discrimination.
brane pilot says
This will be a repeat of the prosecution fiasco they had in Chicago over the Smollett hate crime hoax.
Some people are untouchable, even by the law. Gay Blacks, Muslim Cops…
He will walk free and fill a civil rights lawsuit for millions, and win.
The family of the innocent victim will be kicked to the curb. White lives don’t matter.
Isn’t America great?
Spiro says
You hit the nail on the head that time !!!
revereridesagain says
‘Fraid so. That judge planning to wear hijab for the duration out of “respect” for the defendant, is she?
Fritz says
Black Lies Matter.
Jai Normosone says
ALL lives matter.
gravenimage says
Reread Fritz’s post, Jai.
somehistory says
Here’s hoping that the media that attend take good and accurate notes. Sharp pencils and good ink pens with lots of fresh clean pages. Those from Australia have plenty of good reason to do a good job. The family members of Ms. Diamond should also take notes.
This slime should not be allowed to go free as he is guilty…presumed innocent…but guilty. Wonder how many moslims will be on the jury?
Jai Normosone says
Nothing will happen in Australia as the vast majority of this country is seriously ill-informed about the USA; what happens in day-to-day life; and the real feelings about the second amendment (depending on region).
A significant portion of people worshipped Obama – because the media said so.
An even greater portion of people say that Donald Trump is a moron – because the media said so.
There is a common belief that the USA has people armed to the teeth and that the entire nation is gun crazy and that Michael Moore walking out of a bank (in a staged display) with a rifle is how it actually is.
Do not rely on Australia getting anything right….
If you want a people who think for themselves and refuse to let the government dictate how to live – look to New Zealand. They are the new pragmatists of this world.
gravenimage says
Jai Normosone wrote:
If you want a people who think for themselves and refuse to let the government dictate how to live – look to New Zealand. They are the new pragmatists of this world.
…………………..
Jai–with all respect–have you missed what is going on in New Zealand now?
“New Zealand: Man fired for calling Islam “violent and destructive” after Christchurch mosque massacre”
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/03/new-zealand-man-fired-for-calling-islam-violent-and-destructive-after-christchurch-mosque-massacre
“New Zealand’s Prime Minister dons hijab, orders national broadcast of Islamic call to prayer”
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/03/new-zealands-prime-minister-dons-hijab-orders-national-broadcast-of-islamic-call-to-prayer
“New Zealand Deputy PM under fire for saying in 2005 that Muslim communities in NZ have ‘militant underbelly’”
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/04/new-zealand-deputy-pm-under-fire-for-saying-in-2005-that-muslim-communities-in-nz-have-militant-underbelly
somehistory says
Jai Normosone
thanks for the inside Australia information. Not all Americans have guns. Some people have one or two, and a few are “armed to the teeth.” I was raised in a family whose adult members had guns. They were just a necessary part of life.
With the past admin…*o* and his attempts to get guns out of the hands of the law-abiding, many who never had guns, bought them in order to protect against what he was trying to do. Most people here see that “o” did damage to the country and didn’t actually “win” either election, but got in due to fraud. But, he is still having a hand in things, still trying to corrupt on behalf of islam.
I referenced the media from your country because Ms. Diamond came from there and her family and friends are there and it’s important that they know what happens in the trial…esp those not able to attend.
Her family needs to sue noor and the city and the PD. Everyone who had a hand in his being hired and given a gun needs to be sued in civil court.
m. says
typical judicial behavior (tjb) protecting typical somali behavior (tsb), at least true in minnesota?
underbed cat says
No surprise (in Twin Cities many parts are considered conquered land) it appears the sharia based organizations have taken charge, or have influence, according to sharia law, muslims are the best of all people and innocent in the court of human rights (sharia law), no one can video tape or comment on any guilt if found or know the non sharia allowed facts. In reality the U.S. federal laws, courts, leaders in government appear in muslim towns to have been replaced or have submitted.These restrictions may be the non violent jihad of the mind, dawah, wait till the judges find out about the goal to destroy western civilization form within and by the hand of the believers and the population moves presented as refugees was part of the plan. Foreign money and charities funded mosques to teach the Quran, source book for foreign sharia laws. Hence hate speech laws to keep the silence and secret. Whatever the results of the trial and evidence comes forth hopefully it will be justice. This is a very serious tragic case.
revereridesagain says
Last word — because we’re not likely to get any more pertinent information about his motivations (he has 12 children if that’s any use) — on the passenger-groping Nigerian Uber driver tagged in Boston by the state police for rape and ICE for — hopefully — deportation.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/uber-driver-accused-of-raping-passenger-due-in-court-monday-morning/935922109
somehistory says
revereridesagain
The ICE agent said he wouldn’t be deported if he is in the country legally. If I read it right, he is in the country legally.
Getting in a cab…uber car…alone, is dangerous. Like the girl in SC who thought she was getting in an uber car, was mistaken, and ended up murdered this past weekend.
JMB says
Noor & Omar, will this be the Democratic team for 2024?
gravenimage says
Minneapolis: Judge sharply restricts media, public access to trial of Muslim cop who killed unarmed woman
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Just disgusting.
Mac-101 says
so who has been removing comments? Jihad Watch, some unnamed monitor or someone/sommething else?
gravenimage says
Mac, pretty much the only comments that ever get removed here are those calling for violence, threatening other posters, or–occasionally–really extreme use of profanity. I think posts theoretically can be removed if they are too off-topic, but in thirteen years here I’ve never seen this done.
Mac-101 says
I had one removed from this thread and I don’t believe it fell in any of those categories. The only thing I wish people would do is stop and think WHY this Islamification of the West is purposefully happening. It is being done for a REASON!
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Until that reason is determined it will NOT stop and we will become subjugated!
tgusa says
The only thing standing between the accused and frontier justice are the courts. When the rule of law breaks down frontier justice emerges. In this case it could be argued that the accused administered frontier justice under color of law. The victim in this case seems to be secondary. In light of what we now know regarding equal justice under the law the courts in the USA are treading in dangerous waters.
gravenimage says
The idea that civilized people would be lynching this guy if he weren’t protected by the courts is calumny.
But then, tgusa has also several times recently approvingly implied that young Western men are poised to mass slaughter Western women. Very creepy stuff.
tgusa says
Mass slaughter, never said that but thanks for putting words in to my mouth that I didn’t say. I have zero control over what men of the west do or don’t do in the future.I just observe and report. I will explain it for you, men of the west do see leftist women as a threat to their lives liberty and happiness and many of them don’t want them making decisions regarding their lives.FYI, I didn’t build that.
gravenimage says
I said tgusa implied that young Western men were poised to mass murder women–not that he said so in so many words.
But then he confirms this sick fantasy.
Leftist men are no better overall than are leftist women–this is not about gender.
Except that it is for tgusa.
If he really wants to see women oppressed, controlled, and killed, why doesn’t he just convert to Islam now?
Kirsch says
More needless death through diversity and affirmative action. The FAA is now recruiting through a policy of affirmative action, so your gender or ethnic background or sexuality are of more importance to the FAA than your ability to work with a high degree of competence and technical ability in the realm of aviation safety.
Ladies and Gentlemen (sorry non Binary individuals) welcome to Clownworld!
gravenimage says
Yes–this is insane.
Havoc says
This trial needs to be recorded – and that recording made available to the public. I would hope that some of the press and gallery are fitted with the necessary equipment..
The judge’s ruling be Damned.
somehistory says
Havoc
They are going to be searched. Any equipment will be taken. And it might be that the person trying to sneak it in will be thrown out.
gravenimage says
True.
Brenda says
Obviously freedom of the press and the people’s right know is dead in Minneapolis.
This person had a history of violence against women before he became a cop but they still handed him a gun and a license to kill – which is promptly what he did.
This what passes for ‘competence’ for police officers in Minnesota.
Elizabeth Baklaich says
I understand your comment, and after the grief for Justine’s murder my attention turned to the concern over the blueline. Officers support each other, but this officer took an oath that was not his first priority; as it should be…
Generally speaking officers in Minnesota are, as the majority of officers are, a cut above. The blame here falls squarely on the last Mayor, Betsy Hodges, who sung the praises of diversity, of Noor becoming an officer and played a part in the lowering of the psychological standards that must be met to join the police force in Minneapolis.
Brenda, you are 100% correct Noor never should have been made a police officer to begin with; the system was changed to accommodate him and now we see the horrific result of that action.
Standards need to be raised back up and new testing needs to be done on anyone admitted during the period of lowered standards, followed by desk duty for anyone who does not pass.
gravenimage says
Noor never should have been a cop in the first place. Even if no one knew anything about Islam, it was clear that this his temperament was not all wrong.
UNCLE VLADDI says
To professional hypocrites, the rules never apply to them selves. All lawyers are professional hypocrites, and all judges used to be lawyers. Oh, and BTW: all hypocrites are criminals, and all criminals are hypocrites. CAPISCE?
RegT says
I don’t think that _every_ Democrat is a criminal, even though they all are indeed hypocrites. Many of them are just ill-informed, having been indoctrinated at a young and vulnerable age.
Human-Stupidity.com (@Human_Stupidity) says
Generally accepted media/press codes like tha AP style book and the German #PresseKodex12.1 have set the example that it is ok to have mandatory lies by omission to cover up “minority” crime to avoid prejudice and racism and islamophobia. Sincerity.net is devoted to this topic