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Friday, August 22, 2008
THIS JUST IN FROM THE NUECES COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 5:30 P.M: AN AMENDED 200 PAGE CELIS INDICTMENT FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
"IS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL USING THE INDICTMENT AS A POLITICAL FOOTBALL AGAINST THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND TRIAL LAWYERS AS MANY CONTEND??"
ATTORNEY GENERAL AMENDS INDICTMENT AGAINST MAURICIO CELIS AND ACCORDING TO WHISPERS AT THE COURTHOUSE IT INCLUDES CHECKS ISSUED BY PROMINENT ATTORNEYS TO MAURICIO ON PERSONAL INJURY CASES.
EL DEFENZOR ASKS "IS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL USING THE INDICTMENTS AS A POLITICAL FOOTBALL TO CRIPPLE TRIAL LAWYERS AND AS A HARASSMENT TACTIC TO DEMOCRATS AS TONY "THE PITBULL" CANALES HAS INDICATED OR IS THIS THE REAL DEAL?"
EL DEFENZOR HAS JUST LEARNED THIS EVENING FROM CONFIDENTIAL COURTHOUSE SOURCES THAT AT APPROXIMATELY 5PM CST TODAY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AMENDED ITS INDICTMENT OF MAURICIO CELIS WITH A WHOPPING 200 PAGES! SOURCES ALSO REVEAL THAT THERE ARE CHECKS FROM CERTAIN LOCAL ATTORNEYS. EL DEFENZOR IS ATTEMPTING TO CONFIRM IF THOSE CHECK SOURCES INCLUDE THE WATTS LAW FIRM AND THE LAW FIRM WIGGINGTON AND RUMLEY. EL DEFENZOR WISHES TO UNDERLINE THAT IT HAS NOT CONFIRMED IF THE A.G. IS POINTING ITS HEAVY FINGER AT THOSE LAW FIRMS OR ONLY INCLUDING THESE CHECKS AS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR MORE INDICTMENTS TO BE HANDED DOWN. MORE TO COME AS THE DEFENZOR BOLTS TO THE COURTHOUSE MONDAY MORNING TO REVIEW THE FILING BUT I AM SURE PATSY "THE CRYPTKEEPER" PEREZ WILL BE WATCHING THE TRAFFIC ON THIS ONE.
MORE TO COME MONDAY OR SOONER IF THE ANONYMOUS SOURCES COMMENT ON THIS
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 7:19 PM 0 comments
Labels: Attorney General, Celis, INDICTMENT, Watts, WIGGINGTON RUMLEY
THIS JUST IN ON HOME HEALTH ISSUE
EL DEFENZOR LOOKS AT PUBLIC DOCUMENTS TO PIECE TOGETHER WHAT THE SCOTT CAMPAIGN IS IMPLYING AND WHICH ABEL HERRERO HAS RESPONDED TO
In order to provide full coverage on the issue, El Defenzor has analyzed documents filed with the Texas Ethics Commission by Herrero on February 13, 2008. The total pages filed were 31 and the Account No. is 00054318. According to these documents Mr. Herrero disclosed that his spouse's name is Matilde Herrero and that presumably she alone owns 1000 to 4,999 shares of stock in St.Benedict's Home Health, Inc. There are also is an X below that which indicates that the stock held or acquired by "Filer". The document is signed on February 11, 2008 and notarized by an Annette Gonzalez Bennett.
Further public records of the Secretary of State reveal an existence of a business corporation which has a filing number of 800514067 and Tax Id number of 32017738157 and whose name is Saint Benedict's Home Health, Inc. located at 424 E. Main Ave., in Robstown, Texas. The Director of the establishment is listed as Matilde C. Herrero (Director and CEO) and Brenda Ramon as Director and President. Interestingly a Bram Enterprises, LLC is next door at 426 E. Main and whose registered agent is Brenda Lee Ramon and members listed of the organization are Brenda Lee Ramon and Rodrigo Ramon, Jr.
El Defenzor also researched via the internet and uncovered what is called a 5 page "Mattox Opinion No. JM 162 from the Office of the Attorney General for the State of Texas issued on June 8, 1984 which pertains to Article III, section 18 of the Texas Constitution prohibiting legislators from contracting with the state.
If delivered from the Scott campaign these are certainly strong accusations of impropriety which undoubtedly will either be addressed through political ads, debate or editorial and public opinion as well as public record. More to come.
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 6:59 PM 1 comments
Labels: Abel Herrero, Attorney General, Bram LLC, Connie Scott, Corporations, Saint Benedicts Home Health
HERRERO ISSUES A PUBLIC STATEMENT RESPONDING TO SCOTT'S RADIO ADS INDICATING IMPROPRIETY OF HOME HEALTH OWNERSHIP
ABEL HERRERO RESPONDS TO SCOTT'S THROWING DOWN THE
GAUNTLET
THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED BY HERRERO CAMPAIGN
"Scott Starts Off Campaign on the Low Road
As Scott launches the first negative ad, State Representative Abel Herrero welcomes a debate on the state of health care in Nueces County
CORPUS CHRISTI—In response to the first negative attack of the campaign to represent District 34 in the Texas House of Representatives, incumbent Abel Herrero (D-Robstown) indicated a need for his opponent to educate herself about the state of health care in Nueces County.
In the first negative ad of the campaign season, Republican Connie Scott implies that Herrero's wife's involvement in providing health care services to the elderly in their homes is a negative for the community. "It's the first time Scott has been up on radio, and the only thing she has to offer is an attack on my wife. It's no surprise, the people advising Scott's campaign only know how to run negative campaigns" Herrero noted. "I just expected that they would educate themselves on the issues before inviting a debate on what the Republican leadership has done to health care in Nueces County."
Despite the high need for health care in South Texas, the Republican leadership has cut the number of children from CHIP health insurance and maintained one of the lowest Medicaid reimbursements rates in the country. Those cuts have created a shortage of doctors that are willing to treat the neediest of families. "The Republican leadership has systematically tried to starve health care professionals while protecting the interests of insurance companies," Herrero added.
Herrero's wife, Matilde, is the owner of a small start-up business that provides personal assistance with daily tasks and other care to the elderly and children in their homes. "The fact that my wife owns a primary home care operates as a positive influence. Just as she would share with me the realities of being in the classroom when she was a school teacher, she now reports on the realities on the front lines of a crumbling health care system," Herrero explained. "The fears, hardships and sorrows that some of the elderly suffer are unacceptable in Nueces County. I am proud of my wife for not only having the courage to start-up a small business but to decide to help some of the most needy in our communities."
"I was looking forward to a debate on the issues," Herrero added. "But there's no debate if she's not going to take the time to educate herself." To help facilitate debates down the road, Herrero suggested that working with patients struggling to hold onto hope—as Matilde has—would be a good start. "She would do well to hear first hand from Nueces County families about the struggles they face since the Republican leadership — backed by the same money sources backing Scott's campaign — cut services for Nueces County families."
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Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 6:50 PM 2 comments
Labels: Abel Herrero, Connie Scott, Home Health
Thursday, August 21, 2008
THIS JUST IN ON THE ABEL HERRERO VS CONNIE SCOTT POLITICAL JIHAD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbRAlL2VhMc&feature=related
THE LATEST ON THE CARNAGE THAT IS ABOUT TO START...
(DON'T FORGET I'M ON ACCESS CHANNEL TIME WARNER CH.10, RIGHT NOW AT 7:30 P.M AND WILL BE UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE.COM AND MY NEWSPAPER SHOULD BE SHOT OUT LIKE A CANNON WITH ALL OF THIS BY THIS WEEKEND).--HOMERO)
El Defenzor has its eyes everywhere and has just seen Bob Jones the minister and shockjock on 1440 KEYS Conservative Radio just leave the Connie Scott HQ. Radiowaves are abuzz with a commercial about Abel Herrero shifting Medicaid dollars to his home health. The Home Health community are reaching for the Midol, Preparation H, and Zantac (did I mention Xanax also?). One anonymous home health aide called me just now and said, "the home health bosses are p.o.'d and saying if true than they are betrayed because he just had public meetings when the HMO's rolled in saying that he would protect them from the HMO's putting them out of business. Now they are wondering if he is the one who helped bring them in with Mayor Ramon in the first place so he could get some home health dollars." Then the aide mentioned some Girling Home Health. Who the hell is Girling? Comments please!!!
And now a word from Fil Vela:
"I love the smell of
Napalm in the morning. It smells like
"Victory".
CLICK BELOW:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPXVGQnJm0w
"PAID FOR BY FIL VELA, TREASURER??!!!"
Ladies and Gentleman it is about to get ugly. The Defenzor tried to reach treasurer of Scott's campaign Filemon "Prodigal Son/Darth Vader" Vela but without success at his local office or at his offices in Houston and San Antonio. Apparently Vela , Connie Scott's treasurer, has no time for El Defenzor and probably has a sweater wrapped around his neck drinking an exquisite wine listening to Vivaldi's "Winter" while the commercials he just paid for on 104.9 every half hour are blasting Abel. Meanwhile, Connie Scott must be nailbiting; however, she did sound cool and calm on the commercial when she endorsed the ad of Fil's greatest hits while he drops napalm on Abel's campaign. Next time Pick up the phone for EL DEFNZOR, FIL.
Here is a sample FILEMON'S ALL TIMES HITS HE LOVES WHEN GOING JIHAD IN POLITICS: CLICK LINK BELOW FOR ONE FIL'S GREATEST HITS (personally I think it's Fil on violin..):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGdFHJXciAQ
AND THEN THERE'S FIL'S ALL TIME FAVORITE WHEN GOING INTO EARLY VOTING called "Flight of the Valkyries" from the movie "APOCALYPSE NOW" (CLICK ON LINK below):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz3Cc7wlfkI
......AHHHHH.. I don't know about you but after listening to The Prodigal Son's war music my blood pressure shot down 10 points.
Oh! And while I'm at it here is a piece I performed in between blogging..no kidding, I play classical guitar, this one's for you Fil.
CLICK LINK FOR A DEDICATION TO FIL "DARTH VADER" VELA PERFORMED BY HOMERO VILLARREAL, ENJOY ANOTHER GLASS OF Lafitte Rothschild '62 TO THIS FIL..:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uG7VNKh_PE
NOW BACK FROM OUR COMMERCIAL AND LIGHT-HEARTED BREAK:
Here is what El Defenzor has researched and the hypothesis being formulated... They are undoubtedly hitting Abel with the last few words of this section of the Texas Constitution:
The Texas Constitution
Article 3 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT (ALM ="A LA MADRE...(expletive in Spanish for our nonspanish speaking fans its loosely translated to ""Holy ---- they are after me...." . El Defenzor is afterall an equal opportunity blog)
Section 18 - INELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER OFFICES; INTEREST IN CONTRACTS: No Senator or Representative shall, during the term for which he was elected, be eligible to (1) any civil office of profit under this State which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which may have been increased, during such term, or (2) any office or place, the appointment to which may be made, in whole or in part, by either branch of the Legislature; provided, however, the fact that the term of office of Senators and Representatives does not end precisely on the last day of December but extends a few days into January of the succeeding year shall be considered as de minimis, and the ineligibility herein created shall terminate on the last day in December of the last full calendar year of the term for which he was elected. No member of either House shall vote for any other member for any office whatever, which may be filled by a vote of the Legislature, except in such cases as are in this Constitution provided, nor shall any member of the Legislature be interested, either directly or indirectly, in any contract with the State, or any county thereof, authorized by any law passed during the term for which he was elected. (Amended Nov. 5, 1968.)
MORE TO COME.
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 4:59 PM 4 comments
Labels: Abel Herrero, Connie Scott, Contracts, Home Health, Medicaid, State Representative, Texas Constitution
EL DEFENZOR WELCOMES OUR POLITICAL BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN AUSTIN
WELCOME AUSTIN AND ALL OF MY FELLOW TEXANS: My intelligence sources and hits from the nerve center tell me Austin has entered the fold. Welcome.
Here is my intro about what El Defenzor is all about on youtube.com and about the Power Structure in Nueces County. In the video below loaded (*much to the rage of one faction with vested economic interests) I use the example of Peggy Banales County Commissioner race. By way of background this was taped the day before the primary when Peggy Banales faced off against a man of great honor and character Mr. Joe Benavides a retired Gunnery Sgt from the U.S. Marine Corps. Although he strived mightily against the powerbase he was not victorious this time (March 2008). Now Banales faces the Republican Contender in this political Jihad by the name of Pusley. More to come on that. In any event, I use Banales as a microcosm to demonstrate what is happening here in Nueces County which still has a massive power struggle going on between Democrats and Republicans and which has ramifications for the Herrero vs Scott race. For this reason please click link below and again welcome. Your comments shall be posted ordinarily within 1 business day if not sooner. Thank you and God bless.
Dedicated to Joe Benavides, Retired Marine Corps who fought the good fight against the powerbase. Thank you for serving, Joe.
CLICK LINK JOE INTERVIEWED:
http://www.joebenavidescc.com/hispeed.html
Click Link now to learn about the powerbase in Nueces County and the struggle within!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mxy_u59AsI
CLICK LINK TO SEE HOMERO VILLARREAL INTERVIEWED ABOUT THE MEDIA IN SOUTH TEXAS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh7X1Q0b_4M
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 2:51 PM 2 comments
Labels: Austin, Joe Benavides, Peggy Banales, Powerbase, Texans
CONNIE SCOTT THROWS THE FIRST STONE AGAINST REPRESENTATIVE ABEL HERRERO
HOT OFF THE PRESSES: SCOTT LAUNCHES A POLITICAL MISSILE AT STATE REPRESENTATIVE ABEL HERRERO
Representative Abel Herrero's opponent Connie Scott has thrown the first stone. In a bold move she allegedly has accused Abel of abusing his office by appropriating funds and legislating on State Medicaid Funds for home healths and then supposedly Mr. Herrero's wife and the wife of his former Chief Rod Ramon (mayor of Robstown as well) have a medicaid funded home health in Robstown. According to the Defenzor investigation and public records, apparently Mr. Herrero disclosed the ownership of St. Benedict's home health by his wife and that of Rod Ramon but it is not clear at this point if Connie Scott is stabbing at something else in the relationship. As many in the community already know Scott is a higher up in the Bay Area Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse organization and is running against Abel for his seat in Austin as state rep. Both left and right wing Spanish and English radio stations have begun to broadcast this incoming scud missile including conservative talk show host Lago.
Many have whispered that they are discontent with the Rod Ramon connection to Representative Herrero on both the Democrat and Republican sides of the aisle. Reportedly Ramon is not in Austin with Mr. Herrero any longer. Time will tell whether the attacks on Herrero have merit or not. Herrero as many know had a hard fight against Nelda Martinez a few years back for the seat in 2004 but was victorious. Will Robstown and the rest of the constituents come out again for him or will the newcomer have "the goods" on the Ramon-Herrero connection?
Undoubtedly an issue which will arise is Ms. Scott's dogged loyalty to lawsuit reform which many have long argued has closed the courthouse doors to the poor, children and the elderly and left lawsuit abuse wide open for corporations and insurance companies. The Defenzor will remain neutral on this issue but stands ready to welcome comments from all sides.
WARNING: The Defenzor always says that you better be careful when you sling mud and make sure you are totally clean when you are running for office unless you want a heap of mud slung back. THE BATTLE HAS BEGUN.
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AND ON A UNRELATED MATTER: HERE'S A PLUG FOR A GREAT YOUNG LATINO DIRECTOR: JAVIER CHAPA
A PLUG TO A GREAT YOUNG MAN AND NEW DIRECTOR WHO JUST FINISHED PRODUCING A MOVIE WITH ACTOR/DIRECTOR ED HARRIS: APPALOOSSA IS COMING SOON. Javier Chapa (javierchapa@mac.com) is a young director who brings out Mexican American culture on film in a way few can.
CLICK LINK TO WATCH A SCENE FROM JAVIER CHAPA'S AWARD WINNNG FILM "HARVEST OF REDEMPTION": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwKOHgqdc10&feature=related
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 11:58 AM 7 comments
Labels: Abel Herrero, Connie Scott, Home Health, Mayor Rod Ramon, Medicaid, Political Missile, Robstown
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
HOT OFF THE PRESSES!PAYCHECK PEGGY GIVES HERSELF YET ANOTHER RAISE TODAY
NUECES COUNTY TAXPAYERS FACE THE FIRING SQUAD FROM PAYCHECK PEGGY YET AGAIN
click on video of Homero blasting Peggy back in March and showing how things really work: Pusley check this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mxy_u59AsI (PART 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHXwJA1XYtI (PART 2)
THIS IS THE VIDEO THAT LENCHO RENDON, JOSEPH RAMIREZ, PEGGY BANALES AND TERRY SHAMSIE STRONGARMED KTMV NOT TO PLAY. WE WILL NOT BE SUPPRESSED!
Can you even believe it? Paycheck Peggy is voting today to give herself yet another raise for 3 more percent today in commissioners court! What about the poor workers at the county.? Are they getting a raise? Enough is enough. Pusley should be all over this. How much more do you need to get paid for doing a part time job where you rubberstamp the desires of Oscar "Hollywood" Ortiz? More to come.
Listen up Pilgrim!
Pusley has to be thinking: "Peggy, Peggy, Peggy, it's an election year and your trying to give yourself yet another raise...tsk, tsk, tsk, shame, shame, shame know your name. I am going to have to tar and feather you out of town."
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 9:25 AM 10 comments
A WORD FROM HOMERO VILLARREAL: WE CANNOT BE CO-OPTED
EL DEFENZOR REFUSES TO BE CO-OPTED!I just wanted to say as we kick off the political season that many people whom I have exposed or blasted have always tried to say I sell out or have been co-opted. No one says that of the news stations or Caller Times when they bottle up a story like Maximum Manuel's and take big bucks and sell ads and commercials. Oh yes, they are not sell outs. Yeah, sure. As evidenced by this blog nothing is further from the truth. I don't receive a dime for this blog. Who is paying me to write this? NO ONE. The truth of the matter is that I have been threatened, been approached with bribes when that didn't work, sued (I'm a humble man of modest means, good luck trying to get blood from a stone) and if some of these clowns who try to strongarm me come after me so be it. I have the truth as my shield. I find those that attack me using words like "Homero is a sell out" very ironic especially certain judges who say I sell out when it is rumored they themselves sold out for a few pieces of silver and signed certain documents they shouldn't have...but that is a story for another blog entry. Just be rest assured fellow bloggers that we shall finally have a voice and what those who are arrogantly trying to bottle me up don't realize is that the internet has created a voice for those who didn't have one. When I am gone 100 blogs like this will replace me. Keep on blogging and let the official political season begin.
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 12:33 AM 3 comments
Monday, August 18, 2008
IS THE BARACK OBAMA/ AMERICAN PUBLIC ROMANCE FIZZLING?
AND THIS YEARS ELECTION YEAR SONG IS:..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DmYLrxR0Y8
OR WAIT A MINUTE.... BETTER YET AND MORE POLITICALLY CORRECT SONG IS...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_c-Rrty9sA
Barack "Barry" Obama had wooed everyone for months except the Mexicano down here in South Texas and the Rio Grande Vally. Is it race or disbelief that there is a viable Democratic presidential candidate?
Does Obama have solid explanations for plans. I mean it is one thing to say I believe in hope..." Well, Ok hotshot, what are you going to do about it? It's like Al Gore running a few thou in electric bills a month while touring the Earth about energy conservation.
While McCain is making everyone break out with the cryingtowels in the last debate about graphic experiences with torture and death and how his faith got him through it. Is Barack Obama that grounded? Always searching for a home, the instability of no father figure, the Jacarta living, then Hawaii and then hard partying include marijuan Ok including other hard drugs. Obama in his credit has admitted it was when he was young, but hellooo? you are going to be the President of the United States not because of your color but because of your character.
Barack is liberally talking about dope use, his friends are not the ones we'd like forhim to have and he is great on talking about the future but where are the concrete plans.? They young man is nice and intelligent but as a one term Senator can he lead the free world?
And lastly, the bullshit factor: All of these people including whites who supported OBAMA, are they trying to ease their conscience and at the end of the day pull the lever for McCain because OBAMA is to risky: questionable family stability, smoker, ex-drug user with no treatment, and no specific plan on energy, world diplomacy of for starving people at home.
MCCAIN: OLDER THAN DIRT but the vets all love him including hispanics down here. Risk that many democrats will cross over down here for MCcain and because of the polticial hatred of Peggy Banales.
MORE TO COME
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 11:14 PM 5 comments
Labels: ALCHOL, DRUGS, MCCAIN, OBAMA, STARVATION
Friday, August 15, 2008
HAS KAELIN OVERDOSED US?PLEASE LET ME BE ON TV JUST ONE MORE TIME!!
"Oh, I wish I was in Dixie..."
THE PIC ALMOST SAYS...
" GOSHDARNIT HOMERO! LEAVE ROOM FOR MY EGO. GOSHDARN MESCANS...."
KAELIN BLASTS BRYAN SMITH THE POLICE CHIEF. HAS KAELIN'S EGO GONE ON OVERLOAD?
POLICE CHIEF SMITH BEING BLASTED BY SHERIFF KAELIN
OP ED TIME: FIRST AMENDMENT ZONE
Ok, let's cut the B.S. and the hype. Truth is truth. He's used his office for partisan reasons and has closed the doors on minorities and Democrats. He jumped all over the Celis deal and that was partisan. What in the world was he doing but executing a Republican agenda?. I am in the middle myself but this is what my sources are telling me. The AG targeted Celis, Kaelin with absolutely no business or bone in it comes out on TV flashing the badge... It's a game to target political foes. And Lencho the blackhand's family is being promoted quick. He has capitalized on the racial agenda. Does anyone know he was married to a Mexican American from Robstown at one time? A few powerful figures in the media are helping him with propaganda, I.E. the show BEHIND THE BADGE on KIII. When Banales hit poor Martin guess who was there half sympathizer for Maximum Manuel and not giving a darn about the guy who Banales almost iced. Most recently Kaelin was blasting the police chief. Kaelin once a constable now has overreached power and has manipulated and persuaded the public with Kaelin stew cooked up by Jim and his crew. The question is what now? Many say the DEfenzor can 't do anything. Yeah, right. Kaelin loves the cameras more than Hugo Berlanga ever did. If there's a camera Kaelin is there! IF Kaelin could he would jump out in the Olympics and comment on policing China!. Many hispanics are saying we voted in the old white southern sheriff because we had Larry Olivares who was far from perfect. The morale of the Sheriff's office presently is horrible. Kaelin is fighting with Bryan Smith. He even said don't come to Corpus because it's dangerous. What the heck is that? Bryan Smith says that not all this stuff can be laid at the feet of Corpus Christi. The violence is not above and beyond other cities. Apparently, Jim Kaelin is trying to overstep his jurisdiction and challenging others' domain like the Police Chief instead of working together for the community. He represents the past. He represents the weeds that need to be pulled. Jesse Mark Flores his opponent has been relegated to the Annex and demoted for having the courage to challenge Kaelin. It's a dangerous precedent to allow one man like Kaelin so much power. Rumors are Kaelin loves his naps in the afternoon and in the squad car and doesn't like to be challenged. Kaelin is shooting Jesse down and attacking his family. He's using everything he can to fight dirty but look at Alexander the GReat, look at the mayor Roy Miller who was the youngest in Corpus christi (opened up the Port of Corpus Christi). We should not dismiss a young man like Jesse Mark Flores outright.
"Was Celis targeted by Kaelin to boost his ratings and give a nod to the Republicans?" KEEP IN MIND IT WAS A CCPD MATTER.
Let's face it, he's coming out every chance he gets on TV. It is so obvious that it is all hype?. The jail situation was hype and TV flash in the pan to get him elected. What has really changed? Not much.
We need to think people. Just getting it out there! Remember that the next time you see TV count the times Kaelin tries to jump in on any story on the 10 oclock news. Can you say overkill?. Many citizens are so devoted to Kaelin and that is fine. But do not be blinded by the media hype ! The DEfenzor challenges the public to entertain the thought of a young leader. Remember, being a Sheriff is not being a bureacrat. It's about being out in the field, preaching hope. The job is not to put people in jail primarily its about community policing. A sheriff should be a faciliator. He shouldnt be a dictator but a facilitator. We have seen with other sheriffs in the past that bureacratic sheriff's don't work.
THE FEDERAL PRISONERS; We are at 90 percent capacity at the jail and send all to the prisons and bring in the fed prisoners for more money...wake up. It's not about justice its about dollars. Kaelin wants the allmighty federal dollars.
TO BE CONTINUED ON DEFENZOR RADIO AND BLOGSPOT...
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 10:02 PM 8 comments
Labels: Honey with a razor blade, Kaelin
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
BLOGS OF NOTE: EL ROCINANTE
As the American Prince it is my duty to keep fellow bloggers apprised of hard full metal jacket sites like"
www.elrocinante.com. wow. here's a sample in the continuing investigation of health care gone bad: (NOTE THE EXCERPTS ARE IN NO WAY ENDORSED OR ENCOURAGED BY REAL SOUTH TEXAS POLITICS BUT JUST THROWING IT OUT THERE, ENJOY OR DESTROY!
Wednesday, July 2
GRAY RETURNS FROM COSMETIC SURGERY
Anthony Gray, State Representative Rene Oliveira's longtime aide, has returned to Austin a new man. "I've spent the last two months in Nigeria getting a few procedures done," he began as he sat at a Sixth Street bar surrounded by gorgeous women from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. "With the tremendous revenues from the oil industry, it is African's most booming country. Cosmetic surgery is the rage among that country's rich and it is relatively inexpensive. Most the doctors are from Sweden so you're talking pros, not those Brownsville butchers who can take a beautiful woman and make her ugly." Like most Americans, Gray's decision to change his life has been inspired by Barack Obama. "He's the man," continued Gray. "Once you go Barack, you never go back. As our future president, nobody wants to be white anymore. All the chicks are going to want to fuck a black man and I want to be in a position to join the fun. I've already noticed an improvement in my sex life. My boss is pissed. He says that I'm getting more (edited) than he is and that's unconstitutional!" Gray confesses that he isn't finished going under the knife. "I still have a white man's penis," he admitted. "Unfortunately, there aren't any black (edited) available so I'm on a waiting list. I'm so desperate to be the complete sexual fantasy for the rep's female constituents that I'm thinking about buying a gorilla penis on the black market. Every female in touch with her sexuality wants to be ravished by a monster and I want to be that monster." Not everyone is pleased with the change. "I miss the old Tony," says BISD Trustee Otis Powers. "He was a good guy. I don't recognize this Tony."
Posted by EL ROCINANTE at 4:59 PM
Sunday, June 29
DOCTORS SLICE EACH OTHER'S THROATS
Dr. Pisharodi's partner Hussain is waging a war and as usual the Monterrey mafia has circled the wagons. Hilarious: They are all foreigners ripping us off and raping medicare and medicaid, but they have the whitest lawyers representing them including some Houston asshole who was down last week condescending as ever to Judge Limas. Thank you for coming down and educating us on what the law is. Can you say: THE FEDS WILL COME DOWN ON THESE PEOPLE SOON! When will Brownsville stop Adams and Graham and their Houston bagman from defending the Monterrey Mafia? Where is the U.S. Attorney? Have they even heard of the liver biopsies that were going on nonstop? Whistleblowers rise up!!! Valley Regional Medical Center is being sued again by Dr. McGlynn and Pisharodi's boy, Dr. Hussain. I hear the medical mafia has Del Castillo and Bagepalli as their bagman now to try to gut people. Their scumbag lawyers are at their best, but justice will prevail. Valley Regional Medical Center: AKA--The medical mafia. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Dr. Polyphemous Pangloss, ER's medical expert, is presently in Darfur with an international team of doctors accessing that region's dire situation. He will not return until the end of July. Without his expertise and with most the staff on vacation, we have no inside information on this present medical controversy. We are combining two submissions sent to us. We don't even know if they're true, but we do know that our physicians--just like every other rich person in Brownsville--are stealing millions. Like the Port of Brownsville that stole millions from the taxpayers and produced nothing in spite of its many promises of an international bridge, the medical community charges Brownsville patients top dollar for an inferior product. But doctors face no accountability for their corruption and incompetence. High school football coaches lose games and the public demands their termination because the mainstream press holds these mentors responsible. Physicians lose lives, but they escape punishment because The Brownsville Herald doesn't hold them to the same high standards as they do for the coaches. Several of our doctors are murderers. Many are thieves. Our hospitals hasten deaths. When covering medical news, that is ER's objective perspective. We have no sympathy for the millionaire mercenaries who descend upon Brownsville like flocks of buzzards and pick our bones.)
Posted by EL ROCINANTE at 7:55 AM 4 comments
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Anonymous said...
Like the Port of Brownsville that stole millions from the taxpayers and produced nothing in spite of its many promises of an international bridge.
you add salt to my wound..............
any news on the turd and sucio?
Sunday, 29 June, 2008
Anonymous said...
Most of the doctors in Brownsville are here for the free money....medicaid and medicare. Many local doctors won't see patients who have other insurance. The medical fraud that takes place here is amazing and the local doctors....are guilty of thievery, fraud and corruption. Crooks all.
Monday, 30 June, 2008
Anonymous said...
Can you believe the Monterrey Mafia, Handley and the hospital have the same attorney from Houston who looks like he can't try his way out of a paperbag and we have the pompous windbag from Adams and Graham coupled with a judge who doesn't put up with rednecks from Houston. The ice is breaking. NOw McGlynn is a raging tiger and has the Monterrey Mafia for fake liver biopsies. Man, the feds are coming. You watch. Hopefully, their crooked lawyers will rat them out.
Monday, 30 June, 2008
Anonymous said...
Word on the street from the nurses here in Brownsville: The Monterrey Mafia is worried about the Pisharodi partner lawsuit and don't want their sworn statements taken because of the years of shit they've been pulling on us and the people they have put in graves and the money they have raped the government over, plus their peckerwood lawyers aren't helping in a BROWNsville town trying to make these guys look like healing angels. Dr. Pangloss knows better and so do we. Not only that but another doc is suing and another planning to sue. Los va llevar a la chingada mi gente! This is better than the novelas. General Corrupt Hospital!
www.elrocinante.com. wow. here's a sample in the continuing investigation of health care gone bad: (NOTE THE EXCERPTS ARE IN NO WAY ENDORSED OR ENCOURAGED BY REAL SOUTH TEXAS POLITICS BUT JUST THROWING IT OUT THERE, ENJOY OR DESTROY!
Wednesday, July 2
GRAY RETURNS FROM COSMETIC SURGERY
Anthony Gray, State Representative Rene Oliveira's longtime aide, has returned to Austin a new man. "I've spent the last two months in Nigeria getting a few procedures done," he began as he sat at a Sixth Street bar surrounded by gorgeous women from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. "With the tremendous revenues from the oil industry, it is African's most booming country. Cosmetic surgery is the rage among that country's rich and it is relatively inexpensive. Most the doctors are from Sweden so you're talking pros, not those Brownsville butchers who can take a beautiful woman and make her ugly." Like most Americans, Gray's decision to change his life has been inspired by Barack Obama. "He's the man," continued Gray. "Once you go Barack, you never go back. As our future president, nobody wants to be white anymore. All the chicks are going to want to fuck a black man and I want to be in a position to join the fun. I've already noticed an improvement in my sex life. My boss is pissed. He says that I'm getting more (edited) than he is and that's unconstitutional!" Gray confesses that he isn't finished going under the knife. "I still have a white man's penis," he admitted. "Unfortunately, there aren't any black (edited) available so I'm on a waiting list. I'm so desperate to be the complete sexual fantasy for the rep's female constituents that I'm thinking about buying a gorilla penis on the black market. Every female in touch with her sexuality wants to be ravished by a monster and I want to be that monster." Not everyone is pleased with the change. "I miss the old Tony," says BISD Trustee Otis Powers. "He was a good guy. I don't recognize this Tony."
Posted by EL ROCINANTE at 4:59 PM
Sunday, June 29
DOCTORS SLICE EACH OTHER'S THROATS
Dr. Pisharodi's partner Hussain is waging a war and as usual the Monterrey mafia has circled the wagons. Hilarious: They are all foreigners ripping us off and raping medicare and medicaid, but they have the whitest lawyers representing them including some Houston asshole who was down last week condescending as ever to Judge Limas. Thank you for coming down and educating us on what the law is. Can you say: THE FEDS WILL COME DOWN ON THESE PEOPLE SOON! When will Brownsville stop Adams and Graham and their Houston bagman from defending the Monterrey Mafia? Where is the U.S. Attorney? Have they even heard of the liver biopsies that were going on nonstop? Whistleblowers rise up!!! Valley Regional Medical Center is being sued again by Dr. McGlynn and Pisharodi's boy, Dr. Hussain. I hear the medical mafia has Del Castillo and Bagepalli as their bagman now to try to gut people. Their scumbag lawyers are at their best, but justice will prevail. Valley Regional Medical Center: AKA--The medical mafia. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Dr. Polyphemous Pangloss, ER's medical expert, is presently in Darfur with an international team of doctors accessing that region's dire situation. He will not return until the end of July. Without his expertise and with most the staff on vacation, we have no inside information on this present medical controversy. We are combining two submissions sent to us. We don't even know if they're true, but we do know that our physicians--just like every other rich person in Brownsville--are stealing millions. Like the Port of Brownsville that stole millions from the taxpayers and produced nothing in spite of its many promises of an international bridge, the medical community charges Brownsville patients top dollar for an inferior product. But doctors face no accountability for their corruption and incompetence. High school football coaches lose games and the public demands their termination because the mainstream press holds these mentors responsible. Physicians lose lives, but they escape punishment because The Brownsville Herald doesn't hold them to the same high standards as they do for the coaches. Several of our doctors are murderers. Many are thieves. Our hospitals hasten deaths. When covering medical news, that is ER's objective perspective. We have no sympathy for the millionaire mercenaries who descend upon Brownsville like flocks of buzzards and pick our bones.)
Posted by EL ROCINANTE at 7:55 AM 4 comments
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Anonymous said...
Like the Port of Brownsville that stole millions from the taxpayers and produced nothing in spite of its many promises of an international bridge.
you add salt to my wound..............
any news on the turd and sucio?
Sunday, 29 June, 2008
Anonymous said...
Most of the doctors in Brownsville are here for the free money....medicaid and medicare. Many local doctors won't see patients who have other insurance. The medical fraud that takes place here is amazing and the local doctors....are guilty of thievery, fraud and corruption. Crooks all.
Monday, 30 June, 2008
Anonymous said...
Can you believe the Monterrey Mafia, Handley and the hospital have the same attorney from Houston who looks like he can't try his way out of a paperbag and we have the pompous windbag from Adams and Graham coupled with a judge who doesn't put up with rednecks from Houston. The ice is breaking. NOw McGlynn is a raging tiger and has the Monterrey Mafia for fake liver biopsies. Man, the feds are coming. You watch. Hopefully, their crooked lawyers will rat them out.
Monday, 30 June, 2008
Anonymous said...
Word on the street from the nurses here in Brownsville: The Monterrey Mafia is worried about the Pisharodi partner lawsuit and don't want their sworn statements taken because of the years of shit they've been pulling on us and the people they have put in graves and the money they have raped the government over, plus their peckerwood lawyers aren't helping in a BROWNsville town trying to make these guys look like healing angels. Dr. Pangloss knows better and so do we. Not only that but another doc is suing and another planning to sue. Los va llevar a la chingada mi gente! This is better than the novelas. General Corrupt Hospital!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
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Monday, July 7, 2008
HUERTA: IS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH FULLY AWARE OF HIS ACTIVITIES WITH THE FAITHFUL
DEFENZOR DEMANDS TO KNOW FROM THE CHURCH.....
MATTHEW 24:11:
And many false prophets shall arise, and shall lead many astray
ALBERT "THE KTMV HEALER" HUERTA????????
IS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH LOOKING THE OTHER WAY WHEN IT COMES TO HUERTA? IS THERE TACIT APPROVAL FOR WHAT HUERTA IS DOING?
The Defenzor is linking the Huerta issues together. First we have Rene "The Survivor" Rodriguez' "Crotch Lawsuit" with Joseph. Now we are all questioning the Huerta's motivation for getting the Catholic Church into his activities? Did the Pope approve his practices and using priests and nuns in "Our Father's House?" I have Catholic Clergy in my family. I have never heard of this practice. Is the Church fully aware of what is going on here? HAS BISHOP EDMUND CARMODY AUTHORIZED THIS CULTIST AGENDA? HEALING? ISN'T HUERTA BENEFITING? IS THIS HONEY WITH A RAZOR BLADE? . Many of the Catholic faithful have contacted me and begun to question this practice coupled with the potential conflict of practicing law and referring cases. Many questions are posed. This is only the beginning. Has the church made an exception of Huerta and his healing activities? Eucharistical minister hall pass? Is this coming from the very top to let Huerta do what he needs to do because he has tithed sufficiently? I believe Huerta has talked more with God then the Pope!
MORE TO COME.....
HV????? HUERTA'S ROLE? DEFENZOR INTELLIGENCE REVEALS HE HAD AN AUDIENCE WITH THE POPE! JACKPOT? OPUS DEI WHERE ARE YOU GUYS?
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Welcome Brothers and Sisters of the Blog Revolution:
HOMERO VILLARREAL HAS BEEN THREATENED, SUED (GOOD LUCK) AND HAS BEEN CRITICIZED BUT ALWAYS HAS RISEN ABOVE IT ALL. PEOPLE SHOULD QUESTION WHY WHEN A LATINO PUBLISHES VERIFIED DOCUMENTS IS HE SEEN AS A YELLOW JOURNALIST, BUT WHEN A REPORTER FROM THE CALLER TIMES DOES A HALFBAKED JOB SHE'S A HERO?! HMMMM. DOESN'T SOUND RIGHT DOES IT? OH WELL, THEY DIDN'T TEACH ME THE SUBJECT "FAIR" AT COLLEGE STATION WHEN I STUDIED MY UNDERGRAD AND MASTERS THERE. THEY DIDN'T DO IT EITHER WHEN I SAW THE CHICANO AND LATINO MOVEMENTS COME IN TO OUR SOUTH TEXAS TOWNS IN THE 70'S AND WITNESSED VIOLENT CHANGE. I ONLY MENTION MY COLLEGE DAYS IN PASSING BECAUSE MANY IN SOCIETY THINK IF YOU DON'T DRIVE A FANCY CAR, LIVE IN A FANCY HOUSE AND KEEP UP THE APPROPRIATE APPEARANCES THEN YOU DON'T HAVE A VOICE! WRONG!!! KEEP READING AND NOW YOU DO HAVE A VOICE!
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
NUECES COUNTY ROUND UP
REAL POLITICAL PULSE NOT THE WATERED DOWN SMALLER TIMES
NUECES COUNTY COMMISSIONER BETTY JEAN LONGORIA. BEST FRIEND OF PAYCHECK PEGGY
BETTY JEAN: "HMMM, MAYBE I SHOULD NOT HAVE SHELLED OUT THE MONEY FROM THAT ROAD BUDGET EARMARKED FOR THE POOR PEOPLE ON COUNTY RD 52 AND GIVEN IT TO THAT DARN PAYCHECK PEGGY AND MAXIMUM MANUEL BANALES FOR HIS EXTRAVAGANT NEW OFFICE ON THE 5TH FLOOR AT THE COURTHOUSE. , OH HELL, I'M OUT AND RETIRED HERE SHORTLY. SCREW IT. MORE FISH TO FRY BUT WHERE ELSE CAN YOU WORK PART TIME AND MAKE 80,000.00. I AM SURE GOING TO MISS IT. IF I PLAY MY CARDS RIGHT I GET A RETIREMENT. LIFE IS SWEET..." BETTY JEAN...
MARISELA "UP AT THE CRACK OF DAWN"SALDANA, JUDGE
"GUYS, I HAVE NEVER BEEN LATE. EVEN IF I HAVE ,YOU KNOW THE TIME BADGE MACHINE AT THE PARKING GARAGE AT THE COURTHOUSE WILL BE OUT OF ORDER COME ELECTION TIME LIKE IT WAS AGAINST FRED "THE ATOM BOMB" JIMINEZ
Marisela: Who is drooling for her position in 2010?. Fred "NUCLEAR BOMB" Jiminez again? Some strong name ID Latina already on a bench or working for a defense firm? Oh, Boy. Time will tell. Meanwhile, the judge has settled in and I have not heard anymore timeclock or sleep ins lately but if you do hear about it feel free to blast her here.
THE PRODIGAL SON RETURNS. GOOD NEWS ON WIFE THE JUDGE.
Everyone is lighting Velas (pardon the pun) on the Democratic side that Fil "The Prodigal Son" Vela stays in Houston, D.C., Rome or wherever he is sipping on exquisite wine with a sweater around his neck and planning another landslide in South Texas with his Blackberry smoking with overuse.
VELA: "What are you guys looking at? (AS IF VELA IS ALMOST ASKING US) .....Yes, it's a John F. Kennedy PAINTING and I bought it for a lot of money in my early 30's. So what's it to you?Peace. I'm gonna need you fellow Hispanics come November when you are nailbiting about a straight Democratic Ticket which probably won't happen" Well, this is what I think Vela would say if this picture started talking. The Ivy League trained Guero and son of a federal judge is back again and has been setting up shop in the old Democratic party building he rented out to the Democrats when Solly was at the helm (dripping wet with irony) no less along with an army of other lawyers headed by Cecil "The Locomotive"Starcher. It's like legal barracks in there or a lawyer "Fight Club" but with better toilets. The first rule in Fight Club...HV
FILEMON "THE PRODIGAL SON "VELA PULLING THE DEMOCRATS VOTES AGAIN TO HIS SIDE OF THE SANDBOX? El Defenzor heard his wife was under the weather and she is in our prayers. I will hold back blasting her unnecessarily as a gentleman should while she recuperates, plus she's in the Court of Appeals, a much safer place than with us humans down here at ground zero when she first stepped down and started the shitstorm with Marisela campaigning without campaigning in 2006. Hope you feel better Judge Vela. Anyway, Fil Vela is just cracking his knuckles and about to throw around some political muscle come November. With Huerta, Watts and others distracted with the "Crotch Lawsuit" some are calling it (see below) does this mean curtains again for the Democrats in November for half the slate???
I'm sure some picture Fil Vela in a vat of boiling oil screaming, "Please!, OK! OK! Yes, I will come back and pour hundreds of thousands into you Liberal Democrats even though you battle each other and refuse to unify against the storms that come in the form of political hurricanes, and yes to you guys especially with your hands out, Mexicanos that need to get a real job!!!" The question El Defenzor asks is why does he stay in Corpus Christi? My theory : His darling Rose and Power and political games. What else? This is where he made his bones as a mega trial lawyer folks!Keeps life interesting when you are loaded like Fil and backstabbed by his detractors as the "Darth Vader" of politics. Go get them Prodigal! Or how about a nice chianti and fava beans?
"Are the Democrats still screaming, Clarice.....?."
PAYCHECK PEGGY BANALES
PULSEY! WAKE UP!
"Yes, I know the pantsuit is a stretch, but I'm on a budget...I just got my hubbie Maximum a brand new office at you Nueces County Taxpayer's expense. Betty Jean helped me. Don't forget like I always say, I will keep working harder if you guys pay me 80,000.00 a year part time."
PAYCHECK PEGGY UNDER FIRE FOR HELPING VOTERS BUILD A SECOND OFFICE FOR MAXIMUM AND BORROWING MONEY FROM fellow county commish BETTY JEAN "C.R. 52" Longoria TO DO IT. Plus although she beat Joe "The Marine" Benavides in the Spring, it still brought out more than she could bear like the Lencho "The Blackhand" Rendon connection, the EDC stuff, her voting LIKE A ROBOT ALONG with WHAT OSCAR "Hollywood" Ortiz told her to do. This horrible debating in front of the camera plus all of the excess terminal baggage slows her down and she is relying on Maximum to call in the airstrike and of course for the interior designers from "while you were out" to leave her Maxi Manuel's office before November spotless and trendy..
PAYCHECK PEGGY BANALES VS PULSEY: a real nailbiter especially since we have Filemon "The Keymaker" Vela backing up Pulsey and he and Rose (may she recover quickly) Vela are still the darlings of the Republican party. If Mccain wins there is a big chance Judge Vela may be moving up. Although I have blasted both of them in the past they do have their strong points: Chief of which is they didn't give a darn if the Democrats were slitting each others throats in 2005 and 2006 and the Velas saw the writing on the wall and left the blood bath and took their money with them. Some Democrats still are bitter but from a cold hard political analysis: Who is the Court of Appeals Judge and a good candidate for federal judge now? These are the same whiners who act Republican, cut shady deals and get cush "accounting jobs". You know who you are. Get over it and quit hating. Anyway, Banales has had her share of bad luck and incompetent mistakes like she and Betty Jean "Ok I will help you Peggy but you owe me" Longoria throwing money maximum Manuel's way for a Tajmah Hall on the 5th Floor of the courthouse and also Maximum getting away with hitting people twice just makes the Banales name a clinker on the piano of politics right now. "Pulseless" Pulsey better get to work. If he hits the ground running he stands a chance seeing the numbers from 2006. And for God's sake "Pulseless" Pulsey go in some Hispanic neighborhoods and roll up your sleeves. You've served in Tulosa! Go Warriors!.
"Like a good neighbor...."
Loyd "Ok I screwed up on the Packery Channel deal" Neil- The under the radar County Judge. Oh, well, when you had Terrie "9-11"Shamsey slashing and burning and pinching two pennies together and canning 500 people, do you blame him?. Loyd's deal is
"spend, but tax and also don't forget to buy insurance! How many times have I done told y'all!"
Mayor Neil: As for Loyd "Want to buy some insurance?" Neil: Silence on the airwaves. Keeping his head down as is Mayor Henry "I'm just praying for retirement" Garrett.
Abel Herrero and Connie Scott: Abel looking good, not much word from Scott. Another one of Fil "The Prodigal Son Returns" Vela's candidates Too close and too early to call.
"Ihad to kick Nelda Martinez' teeth in to earn respect and juice but once I did it the Watts floodgates of coin flowed in. Did you guys realize there is no limit on contributions for state rep?. Now that I have kicked Mayor Ramon, (at least publically) to the curb maybe I can have another win. Sure we only bring out the Robstown vote for me and Solly and no one else..but hey that's show biz. Don't forget I gave back the Mauricio money- well, not to Mauricio who needed it for his legal defense fund, but to the YMCA so I could buy some more votes and cover my ass...that's politics ladies and gentleman and Solly and Juan did it too so don't kick me in the groin. I got rid of Mayor Ramon so leave me alone!."
Seriously, Abel has been through hell and high water with his dad's death and now must face Connie"Every Lawsuit is bad" Scott while while keeping half an eye out for the Elephant Man below if he gets paroled early. Great. I'm surprised there was not good old fashioned Robstown justice with this clown below:
"NO! I WAS NOT IN THE SOPRANOS! FOR THE LAST TIME YA TE DI JE!"
"DENNY'S WAS A SET UP!"
"Ok, Ok, I shouldn't have cut in line at Dennys and then hit a guy. How'd did I know that was Abels' dad fighting me for the "MoonoverMyHammie" plate? I know I'm pretty stupid. For the last time I did not look tough, scary or overbearing in the least in front of the jury in my own defense on the stand. AT least I tried not to scare jurors 1-12 and no I didn't used to come out on the Sopranos. I don't cut line in prison now. I'm reformed.
*Background:*BOZO OF THE DECADE ASSAULTED STATE REP HERRERO'S DAD AT THE DENNY'S FOR ALLEGEDLY GETTING INTO IT FOR A CUT IN LINE. CAN YOU SAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH EVERYONE SHOUTING "NO CUTS" TO HIM? TRIAL DECISION TO SEND HIM UP A LONG TIME ON APPEAL BUT AS I AM STARTING TO UNDERSTAND ..GOOD LUCK. COLD DAY IN HELL ON THAT ONE. YOU CHOSE THE WRONG GUY TO MESS WITH OVER SOMETHING STUPID AND YOU COST SOMEONE THERE LIFE. WAY TO GO BOZO. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO ABEL AND HIS FAMILY AND THE FAMILY OF THIS MAN WHO NOW WENT TO PRISON FOR STUPIDITY.
GUY "FULL METAL JACKET" WILLIAMS
Longoria: "Guy Williams: I am gunning for you!"
Guy Williams: "Come on and get some Jose. I got you between my crosshairs like Charlie in the Bush! And I'm a doglover too! Walter Furley and Little Orphan Animals and Denny Vales are backing me!"
"My name is Guy Williams. Sure I've had a rough life, but that makes me the scrapper I am. Sure I'm a loose cannon but the Republicans are just gonna have to stomach me for November. When I get in there I will do what's right whether y'all like it or not" the pictures almost say. Guy is a ballsy candidate. Let's see if Susie Luna on Longoria's side can plant enough IED's for guy come November to pull it off for Jose Longoria. Time will tell.
Judge Longoria vs Guy Williams: If Williams will not burn bridges, listen to some Republican advice and hit Longoria hard, he may break the 48%. Remember that Longoria has some good backers but he has made some lawyers allegedly very angry with him and did back up Maximum Manuel on local and some national TV (for what I have no idea-it was a hot potato Jose, don't be foolish backing up Pancho Villa Banales!). Williams has run other times and has always come close. Basically do about half of what you are told Guy.
And now a word from Marisela Saldana again who scraped by against Guy Williams last election...:
ZZZZZZZZ.."
Marisela Saldana: Has settled into the 148th District but who can tell if some young strong Latino from within can strike in 2 years. I hear things but will keep them to myself for now.
"I'm never late! Don't tell me I'm late or you will regret it buster! I just wet my hair in chambers not just out of the shower! FRED IS A LIAR!!!! DO YOU HEAR ME?"
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MORE JUDGES WHO ARE PRETTY ENTRENCHED AND KNOW HOW TO KEEP LOW WITH THE BULLETS FLYING ALL AROUND THEM
The Nueces County Judge spots seem pretty stable unless Klager retires from the County Court 4 spot which he has dominated for nearly a quarter century and after having served on the legislature.
Tom"I worked my ass off for this bench" Greenwell-319th District- Strong Judge. Has weathered all sorts of rumors but should have ripped the adminstrative judge position out of Maximum's hands like he had every opportunity to do instead of playing nice guy. Go for the throat Judge Tom! Only Republican on the bench in Nueces County. Like Kevin Costner in Dances with Wolves out there! How about Dances with Justice?
Nelva Gonzalez Ramos 347th- Everyone's(and I mean everyone's) darling and very well-liked. I think if anyone announced against this intelligent beauty it would be ritual suicide and the lawyers would be lined up from Ocean Drive to the Courthouse with 2,500.00 checks from them and their wives. Can you say bulletproof ?
Sandra "ARE YOU TALKING TO ME?" Watts: Despite the ex-hubbie with the sex related charges and Mikal never knowing when to shut up, she is reportedly a very good judge. Lawyers say you get a very good handshake in there and an asschewing if not ready. She may survive but if a strong female hispanic and Republican candidate surfaces, break out the Excedrin Migraine Medicine cuz its go time and she will have to knock on another 10,000 doors. Seriously, she's good people and is a rock. Who takes her on better pack a lunch.
El Defenzor LIKES HER BECAUSE UNLIKE MAXIMUM MANUEL, SHE BELIEVES IN FIRST TIME OFFENDER PROGRAMS AND NOT LOCKING UP MEXICANOS LIKE THEY WERE THE COUNT OF MONTECRISTO. PLUS SHE CAMPAIGNED IN ROBSTOWN LIKE A CHAMP. THE PROSECUTORS HATE HER BECAUSE YOU START AT 8AM AND START AT 1PM ON THE DOT. "COME ON SANDY, " SAY THE PROSECUTORS, "WE NEED OUR TAQUITOS AND LONG LUNCHES AND COFFEE. THIS IS A STATE JOB! WE DON'T HAVE RICH SONS."
MAXIMUM's SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: "I hereby promise to give the max to everyone and skate on my own vehicular assaults. I also promise to bow down to the King Ranch, Kenedys, Armstrongs and my controller Darrel Barger and to ask the county for a million dollar office but settle for a 300,000.00 one with crownmolding , a really cool desk and more people to worship me in my own little world. I also promise to pay the ticket for hitting Martin and I promise not to apologize for it, I promise to maintain my arrogance at all times....."
Maximum Manuel: El Defenzor's " Walter Mercado from Univision Astrology chart" predicts he will pull a candidate in 2010 but may put it in overdrive (pardon the pun) and still run. Maximum's ego won't allow defeat. Neither will his son who pulled a Rodney King and said "Can't we just get along?" to me last time and I had to unfortunately do the smackdown. Sorry Manuelito. And NO Manuel, Mike "All I saw was Big Red, not blood" Hummel, your former prosecutor and now councilman and self-voted in EDC member(can you say crook?conflict?), cannot bail you out of this one.
MIKE "I SEE BIG RED" HUMMEL
"Yes, I went to cover up for Maximum Manuel in the 1990 homeless hit but I know how to cover my ass. There was no blood on the victim. Just Big Red." the picture says. I'm sure he will swear that being on the EDC and the council is not about money, graft, influence or making himself a ton of money. Sure Mike, sure.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST: OBAMA MCCAIN; From the numbers I think we know how Obama will do in South Texas on the Hispanic end and I think Fil "the prodigal son" Vela saw something way before we did: Huge Crossover from Hispanics sick of hearing liberal whining that they cannot identify with democrates on the national level. We are 10-12 percent of the available vote and what the liberals cannot allow to penetrate their skulls is that Hispanics are THE Family Value unit: Close knit families, hard work ethic, and military service. Put that all together and the Republicans like Fil "Sorry about Rose fellas but you understand" Vela who El Defenzor has reported was a political chessplayer like no other can pull that vote over coupled with McCain's service record. .
Obama: "Hey! How come I'm smaller than McCain? Age before beauty?"
McCain: "Grrrrr. Grrrrr. I am constipated, but what do you expect?"
MUCH MORE TO COME. HV
HAPPY 4TH. THE FIREWORKS ARE JUST STARTING.
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Check it out ladies and gentleman. This time do your own investigating.
Hmmmm:
click on link:
http://blocknotice.com/index.html
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
HUERTA THE HEALER? HAS EL DEFENZOR REMAINED SILENT TOO LONG?
Perhaps I have been too giving and ignored or chose to remain in denial like many of us about the healing deal going on with Huerta for the past couple of years.. I say live and let live until I started seeing him using priests, nuns and Dr. Robert Vela and a cardiologist named Alexander to start allegedly healing people in the crowd and the ever present still printing out alleged money on cases. My sources reveal he just possibly obtained burn cases in a far away county? With what? His Apostles? Prayer? Ladies and gentleman if the followers of this man want to speak out and resolve these possible conflicts regarding his roles in the community you have the floor. The Rene Rodriguez Lawsuit on behalf of the young girl has sure opened up a lot of cans of worms for Huerta, Watts and many others. Why can't they handle their differences quietly? It's like after Thomas J. Henry shot off a cannon about Mauricio lawyers want to do battle scorched Earth style. Do we really want to hear a long draw out court battle over this and about healing and running cases and Watts(again with this guy?) and everyone else. The legal community has lit a forest fire; let's pray that new trees will grow. YOUR COMMENTS PLEASE: CIRCUS?, TRUE CHURCH?, CULT? SHAM FOR GETTING CASES? TALK TO US. CLICK THE ANONYMOUS BUTTON AFTER YOUR INPUT ON THE COMMENTS. HV
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 11:28 PM 7 comments
WATTS INTERVIEW WITH CALLER 4 MONTHS AGO. LINK TO HEALER AND JOSEPH AND MAURICIO
Will Rene "I've Risen From the Ashes and Tony Tried to Kill Me" Rodriguez use this interview below to hurt Watts and implicate them further in allowing Joseph Huerta near female clients????
Click or Paste link:
http://www.caller.com/news/2008/feb/03/mikal-watts-talks-openly-about-criticism-hes-faced/
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Thursday, July 3, 2008
JOSEPH "THE CROTCH" HUERTA: A LA MADRE, JUVENILES SPEAK OUT!
According to confidential sources there are reports that exist that on October 2, 2006 a Sgt at the Nueces County Juvenile Department took statements from girls:
Here are some direct quotes from the juveniles:
" TODAY 10/2/06 MR. HUERTA WAS TOUCHING CADET -------'S LEGS KIND OF RUBBING IT GOING TOWARDS HER PRIVATE. HE WAS TALKING TO US ABOUT MOTIVATION. HE THEN STARTED TO MASSAGE HER SHOULDERS VERY SLOWLY AND THEN LEFT.
ON 9/25/06 MR. HUERTA WAS TOUCHING MY UPPER RIBCAGE VERY RUFFLY. I MADE A STATEMENT I THOUGH HE WAS 19 YEARS OLD . HE BEGAN TO LAUGH AND APPROACHED ME AND GAVE ME A HUG TOUCHING MY RIBCAGE. A FEW MINUTES LATER HE SAID HE WAS OING TO GIVE ME ANOTHER HUG. THE 2ND TIME HE WAS TOUCHING MY LOWER CHEST(BREAST) ......(CADET NAME BLACKED OUT)"
MORE TO COME
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 3:25 PM 3 comments
Labels: Albert Huerta, Crotch, Huerta Law Firm, Joseph Huerta, lawsuit, Phoebe Arriaga, Rene Rodriguez, Tony Canales
THE JOSEPH HUERTA INVESTIGATION IS LAUNCHED
HUERTA AND JIM JONES NEVER SEEN IN THE SAME ROOM? WHAT'S UP WITH THAT???!!! DRINK THE KOOL-AID SOUTH TEXANS....
ONCE t again another PRINCE OF CORPUS CHRISTI like Maximum Manuel is being allegedly coddled. JOSEPH HUERTA SON OF ALBERT "THE KTMV HEALER" HUERTA is being sued by the human missile Rene "I fear no one and have risen from the ashes" Rodriguez. In his Third Amended Petition the Defenzor read to tatters Rene has now included the Watts Law Firm, The Huerta Law firm and alludes to a Greg "The Redhead" Gowan, of counsel to Huerta and Law Partner at Watts law firm, alleging that they should not have let Joseph "The Crotch" Huerta near a rising young singer Phoebe Marie Arriaga.(get in line to read this one at the courthouse unless District Clerk Patsy "the cryptkeeper" Perez blocks your way. In the petition it is alleged that Joseph Huerta sexually touched her (Phoebe) and now with information that the Defenzor has obtained HUERTA MAY HAVE HAD incidences like this at the Nueces County facilities with juvenile girls where he apologizes for grabbing his crotch in one email on July 21, 2006 addressed to a G. Fernandez and a M Toren at Nueces County (Miles and Gloria) and asks to "forgive the crotch grabbing incident" and also being counseled for touching young girls arms and legs and wrapping his arm around them which he indicates in documents that are public record (soon to come) that he did not intend to be sexual and it was all a misunderstanding. Ok, so maybe crotch grabbing is not sexual: hmmm.
As many know Mr. Huerta was involved in a skiing accident in another state in *(click the following link or cut and paste it for more details: http://www.coastalbendhealth.com/newsarch/news10828.html )where his father the Healer sued for big bucks against the skiing lodge after Huerta's head injury which left him permanently injured but surprisingly is still practicing law. Mr. Rodriguez is going after them with full force and the petition indicates that Mr. Rodriguez arch enemy Tony "The Pitbull"Canales (who Rene is also suing for having a man become permanently injured on his property and where Big Tony allegedly threatened the San Antonio lawyer working on the case but not confirmed) and also Straussberger Price, a high brow firm in town. The problem with the lawsuit has many layers: 1) Did Watts and Huerta allegedly let a brain injured lawyer practice law? 2) Did they know he was an alleged menace to girls? 3) are any allegations and complaints by juvenile girls at the County true? 4) did nonlawyers at Huerta like Tony "Am I like Mauricio" Calderon get money and finally 5) what shenanigans are going to come out of the closet when Mr. Rodriguez in his pitbull style starts taking Watts, The KTMV HEALER Huerta and especially Joseph Huerta's sworn statements?: Holy Objections Batman!6) and finally questions about Huerta's healing mission using nuns and retired priests from Robstown on his show and is he attempting to get cases out of this project?. Ladies and Gentleman the whole world not just Big Sur is on fire. Stay close to your computer. HV
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 2:39 PM 4 comments
Labels: Albert Huerta, greg gowen, healer, Huerta Law Firm, Joseph Huerta, nueces county juveniles, sexual assault, tony calderon, watts law firm
THE ELITE GET OFF AND COVERED BY THE CALLER TIMES: BANALES WAGONS CIRCLE...
Manuel and Pancho Villa....hmmm. striking resemblance and probably the same size egos....
In their usual manner the Caller Times giveth and taketh away. For once I was under the impression that hardnosed journalism was to take place by Ms. Powell: I was mistaken. In one of the most horrendous coverups the Caller Times is attempting to again protect Maximum Manuel and to also close any doors to the Martin Garcia family. It is our understanding they finally had the sense to obtain a lawyer. Now, from our legal sources we understand that Maximum Manuel may only have 100,000.00 bucks in car insurance. That won't even cover Martin's first two weeks in the hospital. He remains in a very serious state and any lawyer who represents him must be under pressure to obtain more than a mere 100,000.00 but also sue beyond that to take care of Martin for the rest of his life. Perhaps the DPS, Kaelin, the Caller Times and KRIS will coddle Manuel along with his lawyer and controller DARRELL BARGER but the public has grown tired of he and his wife and the "let them eat cake" mentality they have had with our tax money. MUCH, MUCH MORE TO COME and make sure to pick up a Defenzor at your local taqueria and stores around the Coastal Bend.
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Labels: Citation, coverup, darrell barger, Manuel Banales, Martin Garcia, maximum manuel, Wreck
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DEFENZORMAGAZINE
Monday, July 7, 2008
HUERTA: IS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH FULLY AWARE OF HIS ACTIVITIES WITH THE FAITHFUL
DEFENZOR DEMANDS TO KNOW FROM THE CHURCH.....
MATTHEW 24:11:
And many false prophets shall arise, and shall lead many astray
ALBERT "THE KTMV HEALER" HUERTA????????
IS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH LOOKING THE OTHER WAY WHEN IT COMES TO HUERTA? IS THERE TACIT APPROVAL FOR WHAT HUERTA IS DOING?
The Defenzor is linking the Huerta issues together. First we have Rene "The Survivor" Rodriguez' "Crotch Lawsuit" with Joseph. Now we are all questioning the Huerta's motivation for getting the Catholic Church into his activities? Did the Pope approve his practices and using priests and nuns in "Our Father's House?" I have Catholic Clergy in my family. I have never heard of this practice. Is the Church fully aware of what is going on here? HAS BISHOP EDMUND CARMODY AUTHORIZED THIS CULTIST AGENDA? HEALING? ISN'T HUERTA BENEFITING? IS THIS HONEY WITH A RAZOR BLADE? . Many of the Catholic faithful have contacted me and begun to question this practice coupled with the potential conflict of practicing law and referring cases. Many questions are posed. This is only the beginning. Has the church made an exception of Huerta and his healing activities? Eucharistical minister hall pass? Is this coming from the very top to let Huerta do what he needs to do because he has tithed sufficiently? I believe Huerta has talked more with God then the Pope!
MORE TO COME.....
HV????? HUERTA'S ROLE? DEFENZOR INTELLIGENCE REVEALS HE HAD AN AUDIENCE WITH THE POPE! JACKPOT? OPUS DEI WHERE ARE YOU GUYS?
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 11:13 PM 1 comments
Labels: Albert Huerta, BISHOP EDMUND CARMODY, CULT, HERESY
EL DEFENZOR TV: HOW POLITICS WORKS
CLICK LINK. THIS IS THE EL DEFENZOR SHOW SAMPLE: "HOW SOUTH TEXAS POLITICS WORKS".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mxy_u59AsI
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A WORD FROM OUR LEADER OF THE BLOG MOVEMENT IN SOUTH TEXAS: WELCOME MY FRIENDS
EL DEFENZOR HAS HIT THE BIG TIME ON BLOGLAND!
AND NOW A MESSAGE FROM OUR FEARLESS LEADER HOMERO VILLARREAL:
Welcome Brothers and Sisters of the Blog Revolution:
HOMERO VILLARREAL HAS BEEN THREATENED, SUED (GOOD LUCK) AND HAS BEEN CRITICIZED BUT ALWAYS HAS RISEN ABOVE IT ALL. PEOPLE SHOULD QUESTION WHY WHEN A LATINO PUBLISHES VERIFIED DOCUMENTS IS HE SEEN AS A YELLOW JOURNALIST, BUT WHEN A REPORTER FROM THE CALLER TIMES DOES A HALFBAKED JOB SHE'S A HERO?! HMMMM. DOESN'T SOUND RIGHT DOES IT? OH WELL, THEY DIDN'T TEACH ME THE SUBJECT "FAIR" AT COLLEGE STATION WHEN I STUDIED MY UNDERGRAD AND MASTERS THERE. THEY DIDN'T DO IT EITHER WHEN I SAW THE CHICANO AND LATINO MOVEMENTS COME IN TO OUR SOUTH TEXAS TOWNS IN THE 70'S AND WITNESSED VIOLENT CHANGE. I ONLY MENTION MY COLLEGE DAYS IN PASSING BECAUSE MANY IN SOCIETY THINK IF YOU DON'T DRIVE A FANCY CAR, LIVE IN A FANCY HOUSE AND KEEP UP THE APPROPRIATE APPEARANCES THEN YOU DON'T HAVE A VOICE! WRONG!!! KEEP READING AND NOW YOU DO HAVE A VOICE!
TO MY READERS AND VIEWERS: PLEASE
VIEW MY YOUTUBE SHOW SAMPLE AND HOW I ANALYZED PEGGY BANALES AND JOE BENAVIDES RACE AND USED IT AS A METAPHOR FOR HOW POLITICS WORKS IN SOUTH TEXAS. WARNING, YOU BETTER REACH FOR THE ANTACIDS IF YOU ARE PEGGY BANALES OR LENCHO RENDON.... THIS WAS BANNED FROM KTMV BY LENCHO RENDON AND OTHERS AND THE KTMV FAMILY BURNED ME AND DIDN'T PLAY IT BUT ALL IS FORGIVEN BECAUSE I AM ON ACCESS CHANNEL AND AM GETTING MY WORD ACROSS. HERE IS THE BANNED SPEECH AT OR AROUND THE MARCH PRIMARY THAT PEGGY "PAYCHECK" BANALES WON. SHE REALLY DOES NOT LIKE JOE BENAVIDES... :
CLICK ON LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mxy_u59AsI
NUECES COUNTY COURTHOUSE (AKA THE BELLY OF THE BEAST)
Yes, I have worked very hard to enhance the blog to include pictures of our leaders and to include information and links that will verify what I say. I again assert my First Amendment Right and as part of the press these people are for the most part public figures or inject themselves daily in the public. Many have reaped the great rewards of power and money and that is good but they must be held accountable and we as a society should question what happens around us and not be fooled by the "spin" of mainstream media. I thank you for your increasing support. Now with my show and now with the newspaper and blog I will be reaching a whole new audience all the way up to Houston and beyond. My heart is with my Latino people but also with anyone, white, black, asian or elderly that have felt helpless against the tide of taxation, ripoff of our money and felt helpless about it. If you cant blog, get your grandson to open it up and print the articles. NOTE: VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED and for Mature Audiences.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
I am with you my people and excited about the future of the blogs.. Someone needs to take up for the little guy. South Texas Chisme has its place but it is too busy reporting about issues that are geographically distant and less entertaining than what is happening in our on backyard. They have also repeatedly not linked me so what choice do I have. Once I have mastered it, I will begin to even upload cartoons and video to further enhance your blog experience . So read on and comment whichever way you please. I have put on the moderator button only for those who continually threaten violence which happens and who spew nothing but racial hatred or worse attacks on women and children not apart of the political scene. There is a code of honor and you must follow it in this political war. We are all in this very serious war to find the truth and those who threaten innocent people in this war shall be forever banned from the site and blasted. Otherwise, have at it!
WE NEED WRITERS: ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE IS WELCOME TO SUBMIT A PIECE FOR REVIEW. I CANNOT GUARANTEE I WILL PRINT IT BUT A PORTION OF IT MAY BE USED WITH CREDIT GIVEN TO THE CREATIVE PERSON SUBMITTING IT TO ILLUSTRATE A POINT . THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
FURTHER NOTICE: The comments left can be done so anonymously and your input is yours and yours alone but I will not reveal sources even if you leave a name but do not want it disclosed. When in doubt you can email . http://www.southsidedefender@gmail.com/ or read my paper. I have been doing this over 10 years and journalism in all forms is in my blood. From the courthouse steps to cyberspace, our voice shall be heard.
RESPECTFULLY,,
HV (Homero Villarreal-Proud son of South Texas and Robstown)
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Labels: Blog, El Defenzor, Freedom of Speech, Homero Villarreal
Sunday, July 6, 2008
NUECES COUNTY ROUND UP
REAL POLITICAL PULSE NOT THE WATERED DOWN SMALLER TIMES
NUECES COUNTY COMMISSIONER BETTY JEAN LONGORIA. BEST FRIEND OF PAYCHECK PEGGY
BETTY JEAN: "HMMM, MAYBE I SHOULD NOT HAVE SHELLED OUT THE MONEY FROM THAT ROAD BUDGET EARMARKED FOR THE POOR PEOPLE ON COUNTY RD 52 AND GIVEN IT TO THAT DARN PAYCHECK PEGGY AND MAXIMUM MANUEL BANALES FOR HIS EXTRAVAGANT NEW OFFICE ON THE 5TH FLOOR AT THE COURTHOUSE. , OH HELL, I'M OUT AND RETIRED HERE SHORTLY. SCREW IT. MORE FISH TO FRY BUT WHERE ELSE CAN YOU WORK PART TIME AND MAKE 80,000.00. I AM SURE GOING TO MISS IT. IF I PLAY MY CARDS RIGHT I GET A RETIREMENT. LIFE IS SWEET..." BETTY JEAN...
MARISELA "UP AT THE CRACK OF DAWN"SALDANA, JUDGE
"GUYS, I HAVE NEVER BEEN LATE. EVEN IF I HAVE ,YOU KNOW THE TIME BADGE MACHINE AT THE PARKING GARAGE AT THE COURTHOUSE WILL BE OUT OF ORDER COME ELECTION TIME LIKE IT WAS AGAINST FRED "THE ATOM BOMB" JIMINEZ
Marisela: Who is drooling for her position in 2010?. Fred "NUCLEAR BOMB" Jiminez again? Some strong name ID Latina already on a bench or working for a defense firm? Oh, Boy. Time will tell. Meanwhile, the judge has settled in and I have not heard anymore timeclock or sleep ins lately but if you do hear about it feel free to blast her here.
THE PRODIGAL SON RETURNS. GOOD NEWS ON WIFE THE JUDGE.
Everyone is lighting Velas (pardon the pun) on the Democratic side that Fil "The Prodigal Son" Vela stays in Houston, D.C., Rome or wherever he is sipping on exquisite wine with a sweater around his neck and planning another landslide in South Texas with his Blackberry smoking with overuse.
VELA: "What are you guys looking at? (AS IF VELA IS ALMOST ASKING US) .....Yes, it's a John F. Kennedy PAINTING and I bought it for a lot of money in my early 30's. So what's it to you?Peace. I'm gonna need you fellow Hispanics come November when you are nailbiting about a straight Democratic Ticket which probably won't happen" Well, this is what I think Vela would say if this picture started talking. The Ivy League trained Guero and son of a federal judge is back again and has been setting up shop in the old Democratic party building he rented out to the Democrats when Solly was at the helm (dripping wet with irony) no less along with an army of other lawyers headed by Cecil "The Locomotive"Starcher. It's like legal barracks in there or a lawyer "Fight Club" but with better toilets. The first rule in Fight Club...HV
FILEMON "THE PRODIGAL SON "VELA PULLING THE DEMOCRATS VOTES AGAIN TO HIS SIDE OF THE SANDBOX? El Defenzor heard his wife was under the weather and she is in our prayers. I will hold back blasting her unnecessarily as a gentleman should while she recuperates, plus she's in the Court of Appeals, a much safer place than with us humans down here at ground zero when she first stepped down and started the shitstorm with Marisela campaigning without campaigning in 2006. Hope you feel better Judge Vela. Anyway, Fil Vela is just cracking his knuckles and about to throw around some political muscle come November. With Huerta, Watts and others distracted with the "Crotch Lawsuit" some are calling it (see below) does this mean curtains again for the Democrats in November for half the slate???
I'm sure some picture Fil Vela in a vat of boiling oil screaming, "Please!, OK! OK! Yes, I will come back and pour hundreds of thousands into you Liberal Democrats even though you battle each other and refuse to unify against the storms that come in the form of political hurricanes, and yes to you guys especially with your hands out, Mexicanos that need to get a real job!!!" The question El Defenzor asks is why does he stay in Corpus Christi? My theory : His darling Rose and Power and political games. What else? This is where he made his bones as a mega trial lawyer folks!Keeps life interesting when you are loaded like Fil and backstabbed by his detractors as the "Darth Vader" of politics. Go get them Prodigal! Or how about a nice chianti and fava beans?
"Are the Democrats still screaming, Clarice.....?."
PAYCHECK PEGGY BANALES
PULSEY! WAKE UP!
"Yes, I know the pantsuit is a stretch, but I'm on a budget...I just got my hubbie Maximum a brand new office at you Nueces County Taxpayer's expense. Betty Jean helped me. Don't forget like I always say, I will keep working harder if you guys pay me 80,000.00 a year part time."
PAYCHECK PEGGY UNDER FIRE FOR HELPING VOTERS BUILD A SECOND OFFICE FOR MAXIMUM AND BORROWING MONEY FROM fellow county commish BETTY JEAN "C.R. 52" Longoria TO DO IT. Plus although she beat Joe "The Marine" Benavides in the Spring, it still brought out more than she could bear like the Lencho "The Blackhand" Rendon connection, the EDC stuff, her voting LIKE A ROBOT ALONG with WHAT OSCAR "Hollywood" Ortiz told her to do. This horrible debating in front of the camera plus all of the excess terminal baggage slows her down and she is relying on Maximum to call in the airstrike and of course for the interior designers from "while you were out" to leave her Maxi Manuel's office before November spotless and trendy..
PAYCHECK PEGGY BANALES VS PULSEY: a real nailbiter especially since we have Filemon "The Keymaker" Vela backing up Pulsey and he and Rose (may she recover quickly) Vela are still the darlings of the Republican party. If Mccain wins there is a big chance Judge Vela may be moving up. Although I have blasted both of them in the past they do have their strong points: Chief of which is they didn't give a darn if the Democrats were slitting each others throats in 2005 and 2006 and the Velas saw the writing on the wall and left the blood bath and took their money with them. Some Democrats still are bitter but from a cold hard political analysis: Who is the Court of Appeals Judge and a good candidate for federal judge now? These are the same whiners who act Republican, cut shady deals and get cush "accounting jobs". You know who you are. Get over it and quit hating. Anyway, Banales has had her share of bad luck and incompetent mistakes like she and Betty Jean "Ok I will help you Peggy but you owe me" Longoria throwing money maximum Manuel's way for a Tajmah Hall on the 5th Floor of the courthouse and also Maximum getting away with hitting people twice just makes the Banales name a clinker on the piano of politics right now. "Pulseless" Pulsey better get to work. If he hits the ground running he stands a chance seeing the numbers from 2006. And for God's sake "Pulseless" Pulsey go in some Hispanic neighborhoods and roll up your sleeves. You've served in Tulosa! Go Warriors!.
"Like a good neighbor...."
Loyd "Ok I screwed up on the Packery Channel deal" Neil- The under the radar County Judge. Oh, well, when you had Terrie "9-11"Shamsey slashing and burning and pinching two pennies together and canning 500 people, do you blame him?. Loyd's deal is
"spend, but tax and also don't forget to buy insurance! How many times have I done told y'all!"
Mayor Neil: As for Loyd "Want to buy some insurance?" Neil: Silence on the airwaves. Keeping his head down as is Mayor Henry "I'm just praying for retirement" Garrett.
Abel Herrero and Connie Scott: Abel looking good, not much word from Scott. Another one of Fil "The Prodigal Son Returns" Vela's candidates Too close and too early to call.
"Ihad to kick Nelda Martinez' teeth in to earn respect and juice but once I did it the Watts floodgates of coin flowed in. Did you guys realize there is no limit on contributions for state rep?. Now that I have kicked Mayor Ramon, (at least publically) to the curb maybe I can have another win. Sure we only bring out the Robstown vote for me and Solly and no one else..but hey that's show biz. Don't forget I gave back the Mauricio money- well, not to Mauricio who needed it for his legal defense fund, but to the YMCA so I could buy some more votes and cover my ass...that's politics ladies and gentleman and Solly and Juan did it too so don't kick me in the groin. I got rid of Mayor Ramon so leave me alone!."
Seriously, Abel has been through hell and high water with his dad's death and now must face Connie"Every Lawsuit is bad" Scott while while keeping half an eye out for the Elephant Man below if he gets paroled early. Great. I'm surprised there was not good old fashioned Robstown justice with this clown below:
"NO! I WAS NOT IN THE SOPRANOS! FOR THE LAST TIME YA TE DI JE!"
"DENNY'S WAS A SET UP!"
"Ok, Ok, I shouldn't have cut in line at Dennys and then hit a guy. How'd did I know that was Abels' dad fighting me for the "MoonoverMyHammie" plate? I know I'm pretty stupid. For the last time I did not look tough, scary or overbearing in the least in front of the jury in my own defense on the stand. AT least I tried not to scare jurors 1-12 and no I didn't used to come out on the Sopranos. I don't cut line in prison now. I'm reformed.
*Background:*BOZO OF THE DECADE ASSAULTED STATE REP HERRERO'S DAD AT THE DENNY'S FOR ALLEGEDLY GETTING INTO IT FOR A CUT IN LINE. CAN YOU SAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH EVERYONE SHOUTING "NO CUTS" TO HIM? TRIAL DECISION TO SEND HIM UP A LONG TIME ON APPEAL BUT AS I AM STARTING TO UNDERSTAND ..GOOD LUCK. COLD DAY IN HELL ON THAT ONE. YOU CHOSE THE WRONG GUY TO MESS WITH OVER SOMETHING STUPID AND YOU COST SOMEONE THERE LIFE. WAY TO GO BOZO. OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO ABEL AND HIS FAMILY AND THE FAMILY OF THIS MAN WHO NOW WENT TO PRISON FOR STUPIDITY.
GUY "FULL METAL JACKET" WILLIAMS
Longoria: "Guy Williams: I am gunning for you!"
Guy Williams: "Come on and get some Jose. I got you between my crosshairs like Charlie in the Bush! And I'm a doglover too! Walter Furley and Little Orphan Animals and Denny Vales are backing me!"
"My name is Guy Williams. Sure I've had a rough life, but that makes me the scrapper I am. Sure I'm a loose cannon but the Republicans are just gonna have to stomach me for November. When I get in there I will do what's right whether y'all like it or not" the pictures almost say. Guy is a ballsy candidate. Let's see if Susie Luna on Longoria's side can plant enough IED's for guy come November to pull it off for Jose Longoria. Time will tell.
Judge Longoria vs Guy Williams: If Williams will not burn bridges, listen to some Republican advice and hit Longoria hard, he may break the 48%. Remember that Longoria has some good backers but he has made some lawyers allegedly very angry with him and did back up Maximum Manuel on local and some national TV (for what I have no idea-it was a hot potato Jose, don't be foolish backing up Pancho Villa Banales!). Williams has run other times and has always come close. Basically do about half of what you are told Guy.
And now a word from Marisela Saldana again who scraped by against Guy Williams last election...:
ZZZZZZZZ.."
Marisela Saldana: Has settled into the 148th District but who can tell if some young strong Latino from within can strike in 2 years. I hear things but will keep them to myself for now.
"I'm never late! Don't tell me I'm late or you will regret it buster! I just wet my hair in chambers not just out of the shower! FRED IS A LIAR!!!! DO YOU HEAR ME?"
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MORE JUDGES WHO ARE PRETTY ENTRENCHED AND KNOW HOW TO KEEP LOW WITH THE BULLETS FLYING ALL AROUND THEM
The Nueces County Judge spots seem pretty stable unless Klager retires from the County Court 4 spot which he has dominated for nearly a quarter century and after having served on the legislature.
Tom"I worked my ass off for this bench" Greenwell-319th District- Strong Judge. Has weathered all sorts of rumors but should have ripped the adminstrative judge position out of Maximum's hands like he had every opportunity to do instead of playing nice guy. Go for the throat Judge Tom! Only Republican on the bench in Nueces County. Like Kevin Costner in Dances with Wolves out there! How about Dances with Justice?
Nelva Gonzalez Ramos 347th- Everyone's(and I mean everyone's) darling and very well-liked. I think if anyone announced against this intelligent beauty it would be ritual suicide and the lawyers would be lined up from Ocean Drive to the Courthouse with 2,500.00 checks from them and their wives. Can you say bulletproof ?
Sandra "ARE YOU TALKING TO ME?" Watts: Despite the ex-hubbie with the sex related charges and Mikal never knowing when to shut up, she is reportedly a very good judge. Lawyers say you get a very good handshake in there and an asschewing if not ready. She may survive but if a strong female hispanic and Republican candidate surfaces, break out the Excedrin Migraine Medicine cuz its go time and she will have to knock on another 10,000 doors. Seriously, she's good people and is a rock. Who takes her on better pack a lunch.
El Defenzor LIKES HER BECAUSE UNLIKE MAXIMUM MANUEL, SHE BELIEVES IN FIRST TIME OFFENDER PROGRAMS AND NOT LOCKING UP MEXICANOS LIKE THEY WERE THE COUNT OF MONTECRISTO. PLUS SHE CAMPAIGNED IN ROBSTOWN LIKE A CHAMP. THE PROSECUTORS HATE HER BECAUSE YOU START AT 8AM AND START AT 1PM ON THE DOT. "COME ON SANDY, " SAY THE PROSECUTORS, "WE NEED OUR TAQUITOS AND LONG LUNCHES AND COFFEE. THIS IS A STATE JOB! WE DON'T HAVE RICH SONS."
MAXIMUM's SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: "I hereby promise to give the max to everyone and skate on my own vehicular assaults. I also promise to bow down to the King Ranch, Kenedys, Armstrongs and my controller Darrel Barger and to ask the county for a million dollar office but settle for a 300,000.00 one with crownmolding , a really cool desk and more people to worship me in my own little world. I also promise to pay the ticket for hitting Martin and I promise not to apologize for it, I promise to maintain my arrogance at all times....."
Maximum Manuel: El Defenzor's " Walter Mercado from Univision Astrology chart" predicts he will pull a candidate in 2010 but may put it in overdrive (pardon the pun) and still run. Maximum's ego won't allow defeat. Neither will his son who pulled a Rodney King and said "Can't we just get along?" to me last time and I had to unfortunately do the smackdown. Sorry Manuelito. And NO Manuel, Mike "All I saw was Big Red, not blood" Hummel, your former prosecutor and now councilman and self-voted in EDC member(can you say crook?conflict?), cannot bail you out of this one.
MIKE "I SEE BIG RED" HUMMEL
"Yes, I went to cover up for Maximum Manuel in the 1990 homeless hit but I know how to cover my ass. There was no blood on the victim. Just Big Red." the picture says. I'm sure he will swear that being on the EDC and the council is not about money, graft, influence or making himself a ton of money. Sure Mike, sure.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST: OBAMA MCCAIN; From the numbers I think we know how Obama will do in South Texas on the Hispanic end and I think Fil "the prodigal son" Vela saw something way before we did: Huge Crossover from Hispanics sick of hearing liberal whining that they cannot identify with democrates on the national level. We are 10-12 percent of the available vote and what the liberals cannot allow to penetrate their skulls is that Hispanics are THE Family Value unit: Close knit families, hard work ethic, and military service. Put that all together and the Republicans like Fil "Sorry about Rose fellas but you understand" Vela who El Defenzor has reported was a political chessplayer like no other can pull that vote over coupled with McCain's service record. .
Obama: "Hey! How come I'm smaller than McCain? Age before beauty?"
McCain: "Grrrrr. Grrrrr. I am constipated, but what do you expect?"
MUCH MORE TO COME. HV
HAPPY 4TH. THE FIREWORKS ARE JUST STARTING.
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 12:44 AM 2 comments
Check it out ladies and gentleman. This time do your own investigating.
Hmmmm:
click on link:
http://blocknotice.com/index.html
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 12:26 AM 1 comments
Saturday, July 5, 2008
HUERTA THE HEALER? HAS EL DEFENZOR REMAINED SILENT TOO LONG?
Perhaps I have been too giving and ignored or chose to remain in denial like many of us about the healing deal going on with Huerta for the past couple of years.. I say live and let live until I started seeing him using priests, nuns and Dr. Robert Vela and a cardiologist named Alexander to start allegedly healing people in the crowd and the ever present still printing out alleged money on cases. My sources reveal he just possibly obtained burn cases in a far away county? With what? His Apostles? Prayer? Ladies and gentleman if the followers of this man want to speak out and resolve these possible conflicts regarding his roles in the community you have the floor. The Rene Rodriguez Lawsuit on behalf of the young girl has sure opened up a lot of cans of worms for Huerta, Watts and many others. Why can't they handle their differences quietly? It's like after Thomas J. Henry shot off a cannon about Mauricio lawyers want to do battle scorched Earth style. Do we really want to hear a long draw out court battle over this and about healing and running cases and Watts(again with this guy?) and everyone else. The legal community has lit a forest fire; let's pray that new trees will grow. YOUR COMMENTS PLEASE: CIRCUS?, TRUE CHURCH?, CULT? SHAM FOR GETTING CASES? TALK TO US. CLICK THE ANONYMOUS BUTTON AFTER YOUR INPUT ON THE COMMENTS. HV
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 11:28 PM 7 comments
WATTS INTERVIEW WITH CALLER 4 MONTHS AGO. LINK TO HEALER AND JOSEPH AND MAURICIO
Will Rene "I've Risen From the Ashes and Tony Tried to Kill Me" Rodriguez use this interview below to hurt Watts and implicate them further in allowing Joseph Huerta near female clients????
Click or Paste link:
http://www.caller.com/news/2008/feb/03/mikal-watts-talks-openly-about-criticism-hes-faced/
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 3:54 PM 4 comments
Thursday, July 3, 2008
JOSEPH "THE CROTCH" HUERTA: A LA MADRE, JUVENILES SPEAK OUT!
According to confidential sources there are reports that exist that on October 2, 2006 a Sgt at the Nueces County Juvenile Department took statements from girls:
Here are some direct quotes from the juveniles:
" TODAY 10/2/06 MR. HUERTA WAS TOUCHING CADET -------'S LEGS KIND OF RUBBING IT GOING TOWARDS HER PRIVATE. HE WAS TALKING TO US ABOUT MOTIVATION. HE THEN STARTED TO MASSAGE HER SHOULDERS VERY SLOWLY AND THEN LEFT.
ON 9/25/06 MR. HUERTA WAS TOUCHING MY UPPER RIBCAGE VERY RUFFLY. I MADE A STATEMENT I THOUGH HE WAS 19 YEARS OLD . HE BEGAN TO LAUGH AND APPROACHED ME AND GAVE ME A HUG TOUCHING MY RIBCAGE. A FEW MINUTES LATER HE SAID HE WAS OING TO GIVE ME ANOTHER HUG. THE 2ND TIME HE WAS TOUCHING MY LOWER CHEST(BREAST) ......(CADET NAME BLACKED OUT)"
MORE TO COME
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 3:25 PM 3 comments
Labels: Albert Huerta, Crotch, Huerta Law Firm, Joseph Huerta, lawsuit, Phoebe Arriaga, Rene Rodriguez, Tony Canales
THE JOSEPH HUERTA INVESTIGATION IS LAUNCHED
HUERTA AND JIM JONES NEVER SEEN IN THE SAME ROOM? WHAT'S UP WITH THAT???!!! DRINK THE KOOL-AID SOUTH TEXANS....
ONCE t again another PRINCE OF CORPUS CHRISTI like Maximum Manuel is being allegedly coddled. JOSEPH HUERTA SON OF ALBERT "THE KTMV HEALER" HUERTA is being sued by the human missile Rene "I fear no one and have risen from the ashes" Rodriguez. In his Third Amended Petition the Defenzor read to tatters Rene has now included the Watts Law Firm, The Huerta Law firm and alludes to a Greg "The Redhead" Gowan, of counsel to Huerta and Law Partner at Watts law firm, alleging that they should not have let Joseph "The Crotch" Huerta near a rising young singer Phoebe Marie Arriaga.(get in line to read this one at the courthouse unless District Clerk Patsy "the cryptkeeper" Perez blocks your way. In the petition it is alleged that Joseph Huerta sexually touched her (Phoebe) and now with information that the Defenzor has obtained HUERTA MAY HAVE HAD incidences like this at the Nueces County facilities with juvenile girls where he apologizes for grabbing his crotch in one email on July 21, 2006 addressed to a G. Fernandez and a M Toren at Nueces County (Miles and Gloria) and asks to "forgive the crotch grabbing incident" and also being counseled for touching young girls arms and legs and wrapping his arm around them which he indicates in documents that are public record (soon to come) that he did not intend to be sexual and it was all a misunderstanding. Ok, so maybe crotch grabbing is not sexual: hmmm.
As many know Mr. Huerta was involved in a skiing accident in another state in *(click the following link or cut and paste it for more details: http://www.coastalbendhealth.com/newsarch/news10828.html )where his father the Healer sued for big bucks against the skiing lodge after Huerta's head injury which left him permanently injured but surprisingly is still practicing law. Mr. Rodriguez is going after them with full force and the petition indicates that Mr. Rodriguez arch enemy Tony "The Pitbull"Canales (who Rene is also suing for having a man become permanently injured on his property and where Big Tony allegedly threatened the San Antonio lawyer working on the case but not confirmed) and also Straussberger Price, a high brow firm in town. The problem with the lawsuit has many layers: 1) Did Watts and Huerta allegedly let a brain injured lawyer practice law? 2) Did they know he was an alleged menace to girls? 3) are any allegations and complaints by juvenile girls at the County true? 4) did nonlawyers at Huerta like Tony "Am I like Mauricio" Calderon get money and finally 5) what shenanigans are going to come out of the closet when Mr. Rodriguez in his pitbull style starts taking Watts, The KTMV HEALER Huerta and especially Joseph Huerta's sworn statements?: Holy Objections Batman!6) and finally questions about Huerta's healing mission using nuns and retired priests from Robstown on his show and is he attempting to get cases out of this project?. Ladies and Gentleman the whole world not just Big Sur is on fire. Stay close to your computer. HV
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 2:39 PM 4 comments
Labels: Albert Huerta, greg gowen, healer, Huerta Law Firm, Joseph Huerta, nueces county juveniles, sexual assault, tony calderon, watts law firm
THE ELITE GET OFF AND COVERED BY THE CALLER TIMES: BANALES WAGONS CIRCLE...
Manuel and Pancho Villa....hmmm. striking resemblance and probably the same size egos....
In their usual manner the Caller Times giveth and taketh away. For once I was under the impression that hardnosed journalism was to take place by Ms. Powell: I was mistaken. In one of the most horrendous coverups the Caller Times is attempting to again protect Maximum Manuel and to also close any doors to the Martin Garcia family. It is our understanding they finally had the sense to obtain a lawyer. Now, from our legal sources we understand that Maximum Manuel may only have 100,000.00 bucks in car insurance. That won't even cover Martin's first two weeks in the hospital. He remains in a very serious state and any lawyer who represents him must be under pressure to obtain more than a mere 100,000.00 but also sue beyond that to take care of Martin for the rest of his life. Perhaps the DPS, Kaelin, the Caller Times and KRIS will coddle Manuel along with his lawyer and controller DARRELL BARGER but the public has grown tired of he and his wife and the "let them eat cake" mentality they have had with our tax money. MUCH, MUCH MORE TO COME and make sure to pick up a Defenzor at your local taqueria and stores around the Coastal Bend.
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 2:33 PM 1 comments
Labels: Citation, coverup, darrell barger, Manuel Banales, Martin Garcia, maximum manuel, Wreck
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
WATTS "I'm High to Have Been Interviewed" Watts
Despite the heat he has faced, the upcoming lawsuit by the lawyer on steroids Rene "I've survived the nuclear winter" Rodriguez and upcoming sworn statements he will have to cooperate with Watts gave this interview a while back. For guys that have a lot of dough they are sure stupid.
http://www.caller.com/news/2008/feb/03/mikal-watts-talks-openly-about-criticism-hes-faced/
http://www.caller.com/news/2008/feb/03/mikal-watts-talks-openly-about-criticism-hes-faced/
JOSEPH HUERTA STORY HITS THE FAN
AP in Robstown right back at HV at Eldefenzor.blogspot.com. Holy Shit!
www.eldefenzor.blogspot.com
www.eldefenzor.blogspot.com
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
NEW DEFENZOR:
Just when things got a little bit of a lull, Homero is back!
http://eldefenzor.blogspot.com/
http://eldefenzor.blogspot.com/
Monday, June 9, 2008
GOING NATIONAL MAXIMUM
1. Honorable J Manuel Banales - Corpus Christi, Texas : Citysearch.com
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1. Nueces County Record Star
District Judge J. Manuel Bañales has announced that he has filed for reelection ... Local News. Judge Manuel J. Bañales seeking 6th term on district court ...
www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15909748 - Cached
2. H & R Block Inc. News - The New York Times - Narrowed by 'BANALES, J MANUEL'
News about H & R Block Inc. Commentary and archival information about H & R ... PROTECTION, DECISIONS AND VERDICTS, TEXAS, BLOCK, H & R, INC, BANALES, J MANUEL ...
topics.nytimes.com/top/news/business/companies/h_and_r_block_inc/... - Cached
3. USATODAY.com - Does 'Scarlet Letter' judge cross the line?
... state District Judge J. Manuel Banales imposed a unique probation condition ... ask the 13th Court of Appeals this week to overturn Banales' ruling on the signs. ...
www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2001/07/10/texas-judge.htm - Cached
4. Judge Manuel Banales Accident - Brightcove
A local TXDOT worker is in critical condition and a local judge is hospitalized. ... Judge Manuel Banales Accident. Jun 5, 2008 Added 1,058 Views 0 Comments ...
www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1590217046%0A&channel=1184510347 - 59k - Cached
5. Texas Judge Orders Notices Warning of Sex Offender
The Crime Line ... judge who required the warnings, Judge J. Manuel Bañales, later reduced to ... Judge Bañales said Texas laws requiring that sex criminals' ...
www.crimelynx.com/sexsign.html - Cached
6. Caller.com - Photos from Corpus Christi and the Surrounding Area
... Court Judge J. Manuel Bañales on Thursday near the Interstate 37/Padre Island Drive interchange. ... 37 when J. Manuel Bañales, 105th District Court judge ...
www.caller.com/news/2008/jun/06/banales/?printer=1 - Cached
11. Corpus Christi Caller Times Caller.com - Sex offenders must post signs
Corpus Christi Caller-Times Sex offenders must post signs ... District Judge J. Manuel Bañales called about 55 registered sex offenders to ...
www.callertimes.com/2001/may/19/today/localnew/496.html - Cached
12. [DOC]
falcon.tamucc.edu/~crijweb/105thDistrictCourtJudgeManuelBanales.doc
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105th District Court, Judge Manuel Banales. ADDRESS: ... Judge Manuel Banales. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR (If different from above): TYPE OF SERVICE RENDERED BY THE ...
falcon.tamucc.edu/~crijweb/105thDistrictCourtJudgeManuelBanales.doc
13. Nueces County Record Star
Judge J. Manuel Bañales of Corpus Christi was sworn in Friday to a four-year ... Since 1987, Bañales had served as judge of the 105th Judicial District Court ...
zwire.com/site/news.cfm?...&BRD=1157&PAG=461&dept_id=172073&rfi=6 - Cached
11. TxDOT Worker, Judge In Hospital After Car Accident - KRIS-TV - MSNBC.com
CORPUS CHRISTI-A TxDOT worker is in critical condition after he was hit by the car of District Judge Manuel Banales on Thursday.
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25008484 - Cached
12. banales v. 13th court of appeals
THE HONORABLE MANUEL BANALES, JUDGE 105TH DISTRICT COURT. OF NUECES COUNTY, Relator ... entered by the relator, Judge Manuel Banales of the 105th District Court of ...
www.cca.courts.state.tx.us/opinions/74307.htm - Cached
13. TxDOT worker critically injured in wreck with judge | Latest State ...
... Department of Transportation worker and Judge J. Manuel Banales, of the 105th ... Banales' injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, police said. ...
www.star-telegram.com/448/story/685539
Get details on Honorable J Manuel Banales - Corpus Christi, TX, at Citysearch - over 1 million user reviews & editorials about local businesses.
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1. Nueces County Record Star
District Judge J. Manuel Bañales has announced that he has filed for reelection ... Local News. Judge Manuel J. Bañales seeking 6th term on district court ...
www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15909748 - Cached
2. H & R Block Inc. News - The New York Times - Narrowed by 'BANALES, J MANUEL'
News about H & R Block Inc. Commentary and archival information about H & R ... PROTECTION, DECISIONS AND VERDICTS, TEXAS, BLOCK, H & R, INC, BANALES, J MANUEL ...
topics.nytimes.com/top/news/business/companies/h_and_r_block_inc/... - Cached
3. USATODAY.com - Does 'Scarlet Letter' judge cross the line?
... state District Judge J. Manuel Banales imposed a unique probation condition ... ask the 13th Court of Appeals this week to overturn Banales' ruling on the signs. ...
www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2001/07/10/texas-judge.htm - Cached
4. Judge Manuel Banales Accident - Brightcove
A local TXDOT worker is in critical condition and a local judge is hospitalized. ... Judge Manuel Banales Accident. Jun 5, 2008 Added 1,058 Views 0 Comments ...
www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1590217046%0A&channel=1184510347 - 59k - Cached
5. Texas Judge Orders Notices Warning of Sex Offender
The Crime Line ... judge who required the warnings, Judge J. Manuel Bañales, later reduced to ... Judge Bañales said Texas laws requiring that sex criminals' ...
www.crimelynx.com/sexsign.html - Cached
6. Caller.com - Photos from Corpus Christi and the Surrounding Area
... Court Judge J. Manuel Bañales on Thursday near the Interstate 37/Padre Island Drive interchange. ... 37 when J. Manuel Bañales, 105th District Court judge ...
www.caller.com/news/2008/jun/06/banales/?printer=1 - Cached
11. Corpus Christi Caller Times Caller.com - Sex offenders must post signs
Corpus Christi Caller-Times Sex offenders must post signs ... District Judge J. Manuel Bañales called about 55 registered sex offenders to ...
www.callertimes.com/2001/may/19/today/localnew/496.html - Cached
12. [DOC]
falcon.tamucc.edu/~crijweb/105thDistrictCourtJudgeManuelBanales.doc
62k - Microsoft Word - View as HTML
105th District Court, Judge Manuel Banales. ADDRESS: ... Judge Manuel Banales. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR (If different from above): TYPE OF SERVICE RENDERED BY THE ...
falcon.tamucc.edu/~crijweb/105thDistrictCourtJudgeManuelBanales.doc
13. Nueces County Record Star
Judge J. Manuel Bañales of Corpus Christi was sworn in Friday to a four-year ... Since 1987, Bañales had served as judge of the 105th Judicial District Court ...
zwire.com/site/news.cfm?...&BRD=1157&PAG=461&dept_id=172073&rfi=6 - Cached
11. TxDOT Worker, Judge In Hospital After Car Accident - KRIS-TV - MSNBC.com
CORPUS CHRISTI-A TxDOT worker is in critical condition after he was hit by the car of District Judge Manuel Banales on Thursday.
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25008484 - Cached
12. banales v. 13th court of appeals
THE HONORABLE MANUEL BANALES, JUDGE 105TH DISTRICT COURT. OF NUECES COUNTY, Relator ... entered by the relator, Judge Manuel Banales of the 105th District Court of ...
www.cca.courts.state.tx.us/opinions/74307.htm - Cached
13. TxDOT worker critically injured in wreck with judge | Latest State ...
... Department of Transportation worker and Judge J. Manuel Banales, of the 105th ... Banales' injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, police said. ...
www.star-telegram.com/448/story/685539
LOOK OUT MANUEL BANALES!!!EL DEFENZOR IS BAAAAAAAAAACK! THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE.
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Monday, June 9, 2008
BANALES LEAVE OF ABSENCE. HMMM. MORE LIKE LEAVE TO CYA
Banales snuck out of the hospital on sneak mode and now is laying low. El Defenzor was distributed as is our first amendment right at the courthouse steps and people rapidly snatched up the papers. Now we have learned (see below) that Barger is yet again covering for Maximum MANUEL BY STASHING HIS CAR AT MIKAL WATTS CAR WAREHOUSE. Unbelievable. And as usual Kaelin has shot off his mouth stating that Banales was going 91 mph (allegedly).
NOTE ON FIRST AMENDMENT. THE DEFENZOR CAN DISH IT OUT AND TAKE IT. Our legal eagles pro bono have notified me that overlawyered called upset after making slanderous and libelous remarks named Frank called up lashing out after he put our publication down. That is his first amendment right as is ours. I understand freedom of speech and it sometimes comes at a price but that is what is needed for a free society. Overlawyered can say what they want and so can I but please do it after researching and not listening to some disgruntled plaintiff lawyer named Braugh who we hav caught redhanded with his law firm trying to control judge elections on e-mails also collectively known as the Club. Mr. Frank should respect us for our efforts since he is singlemindedly going after lawyers. Actually our causes are similar.
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BANALES. FREEDOM OF SPEECH.JUST IN CASE THEY SHUT IT DOWN
TxDOT worker injured in accident upgraded to serious
By Stuart Duncan (Contact)Originally published 02:20 p.m., June 9, 2008Updated 02:20 p.m., June 9, 2008
CORPUS CHRISTI — The Texas Department of Transportation worker injured in a recent traffic accident has been upgraded from critical to serious condition, officials at Christus Spohn Hospital Memorial said Monday.
Martin Garcia, 34, was injured in a traffic accident involving 105th District Judge J. Manuel Banales last Thursday near the ramp connecting South Padre Island Drive and Interstate 37.
The Texas Department of Transportation has set up a fund for donations for Garcia: Checks should be made payable to the “Martin Garcia Fund.”
Martin Garcia Fund
c/o Navy Army Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 81349
Corpus Christi, TX 78468-1349
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Posted by 703885 on June 9, 2008 at 2:33 p.m.
So what was the outcome of the investigation? Was he drunk? or was he was just plain stupid? I bet he will not get a ticket and and if he does probably will not be double. He should put a sign on his car that says "I am a stupid driver stay 200 yards away".
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Posted by 709973 on June 9, 2008 at 2:35 p.m.
Boy--they sure are keeping it hush hush aren't they? I hope Mr. Banales realizes what he's done....Has he apologized to the vicitim and his family yet?
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Posted by 711346 on June 9, 2008 at 2:47 p.m.
Hush hush is right...Mr. Banales is not above the law and all information should be presented...
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Posted by 713050 on June 9, 2008 at 2:49 p.m.
Prayers to the injured worker...anyone know if there are any 'file' photos of him being shown? I believe I might know him from school...
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Posted by 444846 on June 9, 2008 at 2:49 p.m.
The family of the victim needs to sue the judge so he can pay the medical bills. The family has no need to be asking the community for help. He will clean his hands with this one.
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Posted by 699260 on June 9, 2008 at 2:51 p.m.
If you Google:
Manuel Banales Accident
About the 8th title down is a site which I am unable to access at this time:
"DEFENZORMAGAZINE: BANALES IS GETTING AWAY WITH A THIRD CRIME?" and "Manuel Banales who has hit antoher man in the past..."
Curious, so if anyone goes there, please update the rest of us...
Sweetie ;-)
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Posted by 353956 on June 9, 2008 at 2:54 p.m.
It sure is funny how the local news reported on a couple of accidents this weekend and by the time they made the newscast they already knew what the drivers were being charged with. As far as this case is concerned, they have reconstructed the scene, taken measurements again and still have not come up with any charges. I'm not a police investigator, but could excessive speed or failure to control his vehicle been contributing factors. I wish our local law enforcement and city government would stop trying to sweep things under the carpet and just treat everybody equally. I'm quite sure that if the roles would have been reversed and the TXDot worker had hit Judge Banales, charges would have been pressed right away and the TXDot worker would have probably been thrown in jail. I am sure that we will hear less and less of this accident as the week wears on and our local DA and law enforcement will hope that everyone just forgets about it.
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Posted by 592398 on June 9, 2008 at 3:12 p.m.
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I went to that site and it seems as though the judge hit a man crossing the street in 1990. The judge refused to get out of his car until Mike Hummel came to the scene and picked the judge up and they left. The man that was hit was offered a undisclosed amount of money and accepted it.
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Posted by 277671 on June 9, 2008 at 3:19 p.m.
Maybe the judge should have his drivers license revoked. It's apparent he doesn't have the skills.
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Posted by 389468 on June 9, 2008 at 3:20 p.m.
The Defenzor site simply pulled the Caller-Times first article on the "accident" along with the subsequent 137 postings.
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Posted by 707626 on June 9, 2008 at 3:25 p.m.
HEre you go my babydoll sweetie:
DEAR READERS:
Evidence building that it was Banales who they are talking about on the comments of the Caller article that hit a homeless man on Leopard and it was hushed up. Hummel reportedly (Councilman Hummel) came and picked up Banales who refused to exit the vehicle after he hit the man and they took off from the scene. Hummel was Judge Banales' prosecutor at the time according to sources. Now Banales has hit another man and everyone is trying to coddle him and protect him while Martin Garcia's life and future hang in the balance. Banales' son is out taking pictures of the accident scene while working for Banales protector Darrel Barger who has tried to come after the Defenzor before on the Marty Huerta reporting and almost had me arrested. I am not afraid of Banales or Barger and it is my first amendment right to print information that I believe in a reasonable and responsible manner is the truth. For too long people protect the rich, the elite and the powerful in this town. The reason I got involved on this story was seeing how the media (particulary KDF Fox News and KRIS) tried to downplay what Banales did. They disgustingly had Kaelin coming out saying "the judge is oK..." Who cares when a 34 year old man was needlessly and violently struck by Banales. The family should be outraged. A perfect example of Kaelin playing politics. Again he sticks his nose in CCPD business like on Celis just to show his face on TV. So many other comments that smell fishy like Valdez conflicting himself out, the media spin that his car "slid off the road". What happened to accountability? Some are saying that he made a statement in the E.R. that he was sleepy. Who's fault is that? The roads? Come on Banales, take your medicine and be expected to be treated like anyone else. When you escape your responsibility you set a poor example and resentment for those who have no money in your courtroom that get sentenced by "MAXIMUM MANUEL". Documented proof coming. And I grow tired of those readers who say this is yellow journalism or I have no facts. YES I DO. Just because the Defenzor does not have multimillion dollars and Birminghams' EDC connections to print or suppress what they want does not make me any less a journalist. The Freedom of the Press in this nation was not made for rich newspapers to suppress facts. The internet has changed this. Make sure to pickup a copy of my paper which is free and watch for this blog and watch for my TV show. I will report the truth and not SPIN as KDF Fox and KRIS did. Shame on you.
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Posted by 459079 on June 9, 2008 at 3:27 p.m.
Defenzor is a local version of National Enquirer - only a lot more vicious. The Mexican version of the White Boy's We the People rag sheet......
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Posted by 236373 on June 9, 2008 at 3:33 p.m.
I here that the Judge has been asked to be in the next Speed Racer movie.
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Posted by 711762 on June 9, 2008 at 3:54 p.m.
Why do they need money for medical bills! It should be covered under workers comp! Plus the judges car insurance should take care of the rest.
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Posted by 242194 on June 9, 2008 at 4:02 p.m.
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I also saw the headlines in the paper, the comment by Kaelin and heard the news reporters saying "the judge is okay"...
My first thought each time was "what about the gravely injured TxDOT employee?" My prayers are with him and HOPE that whatever punishment the Judge gets is equal to what the everyday person would get.
My son was towing a trailer, doing the speed limit and the trailer hit some "liquid"of some sort on the road. The trailer spun out my son for a moment landed up going in the opposite direction. He did not hit anyone or anything, but still got a ticket for almost $200 for "failure to control the vehicle".
Judge Banales did a WHOLE LOT MORE...he should get a REALLY BIG FINE and his insurance should pay all this innocent victim's bills...
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Posted by 699260 on June 9, 2008 at 4:28 p.m.
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Thank you so much!
Just a side note...My first husband called me Babydoll and my current husband is the one that "christened" me Sweetie...LOL!
Sweetie ;-)
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Posted by 707626 on June 9, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
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GOD you are soo hot!!!
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Posted by 707626 on June 9, 2008 at 4:31 p.m.
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I will call you "Muffin".
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Posted by 712987 on June 9, 2008 at 4:59 p.m.
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Wow, I did not know any of this. If you are telling the truth then all I can do is shake my head. I know there is always cover ups and if we the people do not know then it doesn't matter. If this is the judge's second hit to someone then maybe some eyes need to be opened before everybody raises cane about this.
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Posted by 712987 on June 9, 2008 at 5:02 p.m.
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Are you working on husband #3, Sweetie. =)
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Posted by 346709 on June 9, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
ITS ABOUT TIME THE CALLER-TIMES PRINTED SOMETHING ABOUT MR. GARCIA, RATHER THAN HOW JUDGE BANALES IS DOING. YOU WOULD THINK BANALES GOT THE WORST OF IT BY THE ATTENTION THE PAPER AND OTHER MEDIA ARE GIVING HIM.
NOTICE THE WORDING OF THE CALLER-TIMES "Martin Garcia, 34, was injured in a traffic accident involving 105th District Judge J. Manuel Banales last Thursday near the ramp connecting South Padre Island Drive and Interstate 37." WAS INJURED IN A "TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVOLVING 105TH DISTRICT JUDGE... NO HE WAS HIT AND INJURED BY VEHICLE DRIVEN BY BANALES!
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Posted by 245928 on June 9, 2008 at 6:08 p.m.
Available space, incomplete details, and presstime might have impacted the reporter's initial submission.
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Posted by 389468 on June 9, 2008 at 7:53 p.m.
Not even. This is the Caller-Times at its bets/worst.
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Posted by 713038 on June 9, 2008 at 10:12 p.m.
Allegedly:Darrell Barger, Defense Attorney who defends auto manufacturers has taken hold of the car involved in the motor vehicle hit on Martin Garcia and have put in Mikal Watts Lot where he stores his cars to sue manufacturers. The coverup continues, blame the car and not Banales and sue the car manufacturer so apparently the car is not inspected by DPS. Very strange. Investigators hot on their trail.. Be careful Barger and Banales. No one knows what type of blood was taken. That is apparently a lie. Every nurse and doctor in town knows that an alcohol specimen and a blood specimen for drugs can be done at Spohn within an hour. Nurses are talking that the tests were not even done.
allegedly Straight from Kaelins mouth: Kaelin calculated Banales going 91 mph. DPS GUYS TOOK MEASUREMENTS.
Don't cover up Banales.
accident scene: Allegedly Tires depressing thegrass right then and there. No attempt to stop or apply brakes. Hear us attorneys for Martin Garcia and family. Big car would have left skid or mudmarks. Nothing is there. Go take your own pictures and make sure your lawyers are not in cohoots with Barger and Banales. Do not let them sell you out.
MORE TO COME.
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Posted by 713050 on June 9, 2008 at 10:15 p.m.
sweetie, calm down, jeez...keep your muffins in your bag.
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Posted by 338518 on June 9, 2008 at 10:42 p.m.
Judge Banales is a good man. It is a horrible tragedy and I have been praying for the victim and his family. I can see clearly because I don't have any hate in my heart and realize how horrible this is for both sides. The sad thing is that most of you that are criticizing probably wouldn't be so concerned about the victim if he had been hit by another ordinary citizen.
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Posted by 713038 on June 10, 2008 at 12:08 a.m.
338518:Thanks Peggy. Good one.
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Posted by 713038 on June 10, 2008 at 12:14 a.m.
699260: Its wwwdot eldefenzordotblogspotdotcom
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MORE NEWS DARRELL BARGER HELPING OUT BANALES LIKE HE HAS FOR 20 YEARS
Allegedly:
Darrell Barger, Defense Attorney who defends auto manufacturers has taken hold of the car involved in the motor vehicle hit on Martin Garcia and have put in Mikal Watts Lot where he stores his cars to sue manufacturers. The coverup continues, blame the car and not Banales and sue the car manufacturer so apparently the car is not inspected by DPS. Very strange. Investigators hot on their trail.. Be careful Barger and Banales. No one knows what type of blood was taken. That is apparently a lie. Every nurse and doctor in town knows that an alcohol specimen and a blood specimen for drugs can be done at Spohn within an hour. Nurses are talking that the tests were not even done.
allegedly Straight from Kaelins mouth: Kaelin calculated Banales going 91 mph. DPS GUYS TOOK MEASUREMENTS.
Don't cover up Banales.
accident scene: Allegedly Tires depressing thegrass right then and there. No attempt to stop or apply brakes. Hear us attorneys for Martin Garcia and family. Big car would have left skid or mudmarks. Nothing is there. Go take your own pictures and make sure your lawyers are not in cohoots with Barger and Banales. Do not let them sell you out.
MORE TO COME.
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 8:00 PM 2 comments
BANALES: ANOTHER NEAR MISS BY MAXIMUM MANUEL WHO'S DRIVERS LICENSE SHOULD BE REVOKED
VICTIM QUOTED FROM THE CALLER TIMES COMMENTS:
Posted by 319029 on June 6, 2008 at 5:22 p.m.Judge Banales, You may not remember me and I sure didn't know you outside of your "State Judge" license plates that morning on Alameda and Doddridge when you almost ran me over.Perhaps I can help you with your memory Judge Banales, I was starting to cross the street in the direction of Bank of America from Frost Bank when you made an illegal lane change from the through traffic lane to the turn lane, then ran the red light and almost hit me while I was in the crosswalk with a "WHITE CROSSWALK" light in my favor.You may not remember with all of this information since you sped around the corner chatting with who I assume was your wife. When I got home I told my wife the whole story of the guy with a mustache and judges license plates that almost hit me.I didn't know who you were until I saw your car on TV with the top cut open and you being carried away on a stretcher. If I were ever approached by law enforcement or an attorney I would be more than happy to relay my "experience" with your driving "under oath."In my brief contact with you that Saturday morning, I don't think you belong behind the wheel of a car and definitely not in a position of authority in our community. Yet you are a judge! Outrageous!I hope there is not another cover-up that is so common with investigations in Corpus Christi. My prayers are with that TEXDOT worker
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Sunday, June 8, 2008
WHERE IS THE TXDOT WITNESS
The TXDOT worker who flew out of the way. The Defenzor is trying to locate him. I hope he is not being pressured to help Banales out on this one. let's add it all up: missing lab reports, the car's fault, the witness being intimidated, maybe a big financial settlement for the family to be quiet and the injured man is in the works,(Like settlement in 1990), this spells him getting off but as they say, "You can beat the rap but you cannot beat the ride". Who is a betting man like me and Kenedeno who may say that he will not run in 2 years? He is pridefilled, perhaps he will. Time will tell how this unfolds. Meanwhile , El Defenzor continues to investigate.
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 11:55 PM 0 comments
BANALES MIRRORS WHAT COURT CLERK DID
She was charged with a felony for putting on makeup. Apparently he drives like a maniac according to his fellow parishioner on the Caller Blog and has hit a homeless mentally challenged man on August 20, 1990. He allegedly reported he was sleepy (where's the accountability and the drug screen). The mainstream media is personifying a vehicle so Banales doesn't take the rap: "The Car Slid" "The car hit a man" I imagine that the Cadillac talks as well and will break down on the stand and say, "It was me, not the judge!" More to come. Seriously, the Cadillac may talk: Where is the blackbox????
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BANALES STORY:read all posts but read this one saved in case Caller Times Pulls the Plug
IN CASE CALLER TIMES PULLS THE PLUG AGAIN, HERE ARE SAVED COMMENTS AND ARTICLE. YOU NEVER KNOW.
BE SURE TO READ ALL ENTRIES ON BANALES IN THIS BLOG TO GET THE FULL COVERAGE ON THIS WE ARE DEVELOPING. AS YOU READ WE HAVE VERIFIED AND CONTINUE TO VERIFY FACTS IN THIS STORY AND ARE ASSERTING OUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS.
Judge's car slams into transportation worker
Man on ventilator; Banales' injuries not life-threatening
George Gongora/Caller-Times Law enforcement officers inspect a car belonging to 105th District Court Judge J. Manuel Bañales on Thursday near the Interstate 37/Padre Island Drive interchange. Rescuers had to cut the roof and doors off the Cadillac DeVille to free Bañales, who, along with the transportation worker struck, was taken to the Christus Spohn Hospital Memorial.
A local judge's car hit a transportation department worker crouching near his truck about to fix a sign Thursday afternoon, sending the worker to the hospital in critical condition, police said.
A Texas Department of Transportation heavy-duty pickup with a cherry-picker lift was parked near a ramp connecting Padre Island Drive to southbound Interstate 37 when J. Manuel Bañales, 105th District Court judge and presiding judge of the Fifth Judicial Administrative District, entered the ramp. His gold Cadillac Deville slid off the pavement and struck the truck parked a few feet away on the grass.
Two workers had just pulled over to fix a small, directional black and yellow sign about 2:45 p.m., said police Capt. John Houston, when one worker spotted the Cadillac heading straight for the truck and jumped out of the way. Another worker, 34 years old, wasn't able to move.
"He was hit with the full force of the vehicle," Houston said. "He's injured head to toe."
That worker was rushed to Christus Spohn Hospital Memorial with life-threatening injuries. Late Thursday he was in emergency surgery and on a ventilator. Bañales' injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, police said. He was taken to the same hospital.
The ramp was closed until about 6 p.m. as Corpus Christi police and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers cataloged the accident.
Houston said officers responded to the accident just like any other of the same severity, and state troopers were called in to help re-create the accident.
It wasn't clear Thursday afternoon how fast the Cadillac was going or what caused the accident, Houston said.
The Cadillac came to rest in the wrong direction, with its roof and doors removed with the Jaws of Life. The truck was some 50 yards away, pushed halfway up an embankment to another ramp by the force of impact.
As officers combed the road and car, a yellow grate from the pickup with three orange cones and a water cooler sat a few feet away from the car's front bumper. The worker who jumped out of the way was just about to set up the cones when the car struck, a transportation department spokesman said.
Bañales has been a district judge for 21 years. As presiding judge of the Fifth Judicial Administrative District, he assigns judges to cases when the regular judge is unavailable.
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Posted by 389468 on June 6, 2008 at 5:04 a.m.
How horrible!Was alcohol involved?
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Posted by 232854 on June 6, 2008 at 5:57 a.m.
was he drinking, thats the first question everyone else is asked.........
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Posted by 401467 on June 6, 2008 at 6:10 a.m.
He'll probably show up for court. He loves to send people to prison for drinking.
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Posted by 712045 on June 6, 2008 at 6:26 a.m.
First, prayers for the young man seriously injured. May God be with him and his family. Second, I am glad Banales was not seriously injured but I wonder if Banales was speeding or perhaps on his cell phone and not paying attention. I hope DPS does a full investigation and does not form a biased opinion based on the fact that he is a judge.
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Posted by 240803 on June 6, 2008 at 6:30 a.m.
My prayers for the injured state employee and his family.
All you people care about is for the judge to be intoxicated.I can't believe the heartless and non compassionate souls that exist in this world.
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Posted by 449075 on June 6, 2008 at 6:33 a.m.
Being a judge should be secondary in this situation. He is not in control of the investigation. I hope he was not on his cell phone, maybe this is a good example of what happens when you try to multitask while driving. May God be with the injuried man and his family. A full investigation should be performed and being a judge is no excuse for failure to CONTROL you vehicle.
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Posted by 412890 on June 6, 2008 at 6:35 a.m.
sounds like one of our law biding officials was carring some excess speed going into that ramp. He had to have to knock that TDOT truck the distance TV news said.
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Posted by 389468 on June 6, 2008 at 6:35 a.m.
We don't know if alcohol was involved or if the Judge was preoccupied or if it was merely a bad patch of road, but it's not beyond the real of possibilities for two types of justice in Nueces County . . . Bryan Smith? Mauricio Cellis?Let's just hope a REAL investigation takes place and that the public is informed, both these men are public servants.
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Posted by 711681 on June 6, 2008 at 6:37 a.m.
I can't guess on whether or not he was drinking, but in my estimation: Judge Banales was probably speeding. In order for a mid-size car to send a much larger parked truck "approximately 50 yards" and "up an embankment" after impact, I would assume a high rate of speed. I would guess since he's on a ramp with advisory speeds (probably at 40MPH), that he was going much faster than that and that's how he also probably lost control.
I wish the report would state which ramp exactly Judge Banales was entering. There's one flyover ramp that heads towards Calallen and another ramp that heads towards Downtown. I'd like to know where the TxDOT truck was parked, and where Banales veered off the pavement.
I saw the accident yesterday when I was leaving work, and it looked horrible. The entire roof of the mid-size car was destroyed, and I was thinking that driver was seriously injured or killed.
My prayers go out to the TxDOT worker,. I hope he recovers fully. I also hope Judge Banales is doing well.
Curtis Rock
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Posted by 259150 on June 6, 2008 at 6:51 a.m.
Maybe now the Judge will know that accidents CAN happen. Hope the TxDot workers pulls out of this with no long-term effects. Because of the media attention I'm sure the Judge will be citing for "failure to control" his vehicle and/or "driver inattention".
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Posted by 240803 on June 6, 2008 at 6:59 a.m.
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I believe sending people to prison for drinking is Judge Banales job. If they don't get punished then it's the "judges are too soft on criminals" complaint.Wheather he loves to send people to prison I would'nt know.
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Posted by 233106 on June 6, 2008 at 7:11 a.m.
37 accidents now in the past 15 months for county employees?
Sounds reckless. Will a full investigation checking for drugs and alcohol be done?
Wasn't there a court manager a few years ago charged with a felony because of a cell phone and an accident?
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Posted by 239123 on June 6, 2008 at 7:25 a.m.
Post 233106, I believe it was because of make up. She was putting on her makeup that caused an accident.
My prayers go out to the TXDot employee. Also to Judge Banales.
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Posted by 240803 on June 6, 2008 at 7:39 a.m.
Yes, accidents do happen. However when a person makes the choice to get in the drivers seat of a vehicle, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs then thats no accident.I am sure for all of you anxiously awaiting toxicology reports on the judge, maybe you won't be disappointed. Seems some of you are wishing for the worst
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Posted by 240354 on June 6, 2008 at 7:44 a.m.
so many of you jump to conclusions on what happend. maybe you should be out there doing the investigation. Maybe he had a heart attack and lost control? you never know, but so many of you are sure that it was alcohol related. your minds are filled with so much negativity and so many people hate to live here because of you.
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Posted by 246492 on June 6, 2008 at 7:46 a.m.
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Well said and painfully true.
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Posted by 389468 on June 6, 2008 at 7:50 a.m.
We weren't the ones driving the car.We weren't the ones who hit that poor TXDOT worker.
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Posted by 245928 on June 6, 2008 at 7:52 a.m.
omg, bloggeristas !!! Posting privileges removed yesterday have been restored and here we go with speculations, such as faulty tires on the Cadillac. Sheesh, to survive after being slammed that hard and trapped that badly. God bless the TxDOT employee and Judge Banales and all the families and friends.
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Posted by 699448 on June 6, 2008 at 8:06 a.m.
My prayers go out to Judge Banales AND the TXDOT worker as well as their families.
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Posted by 592398 on June 6, 2008 at 8:12 a.m.
May God be with all involved. I am sure that Judge Banales and his family feel horrible. Come on folks, accidents happen and we have no idea why this one happened.
Maybe he was headed back to work, maybe this or maybe that, but lets wait until the investigation is done.
My son went to school with his daugter and I personally think Judge Banales is a awesome individual. And no I am not hispanic so don't go there. He was very involved with his kids and I think as a judge he is fair.
Keeping everyone involved in my prayers.
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Posted by 699733 on June 6, 2008 at 8:16 a.m.
Some of you all are so stupid. Judge Banales is a fair judge and you all need to give him the benefit of the doubt. He could have been having trouble breathing, having a heart attack or even having a stroke. You all don't know that but you all are just assuming that he was drunk. Instead of being so narrowed minded you all should pray for the TXDOT worker and for Judge Banales as we don't know what actually happened. My prayers got out to Judge Banales and for the TXDOT worker and the families.
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Posted by 233517 on June 6, 2008 at 8:17 a.m.
I like Judge Banales.I wish this young TX Dot worker well and hopefully a full and speedy recovery.Maybe the Judge just lost control of his car when he noticed the parked vehicle. Did anyone ever think about that? Remember, Banales is the Judge who is trying to keep your kids safe from sex offenders, so before you go bashing him without knowing the facts, remember, he is a good judge.
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Posted by 263127 on June 6, 2008 at 8:18 a.m.
Surely authorities administered a breathilizer test to theJudge to allay any future questions by the public about his sobriety. There is no question that a high rate of speed was involved, and there are strict laws regarding caution in work or construction zones. The Judge clearly was the at-fault party to the accident. Judges and Law Enforcement are held to a higher standard than those they serve, so the public will expect a thorough and fair review of his case. In the meantime our wish is for a full and complete recovery by both parties. God be with them.
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Posted by 238309 on June 6, 2008 at 8:20 a.m.
Time to retire; in jail, maybe?
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Posted by 712812 on June 6, 2008 at 8:26 a.m.
i hope judge banales ok. what bothers me is how the news reported the story. to me, it seems the main part of the story was all about judge banales being in a car accident. the story should focus on the fact that a person (txdot worker) was almost killed. my heart goes out to the worker's family. it seems that the judge was driving at an unsafe speed. judge banales will have to live the rest of his life knowing he almost killed someone....and that is heavy.
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Posted by 237538 on June 6, 2008 at 8:28 a.m.
this is pompous judge..it is mandatory to DPS to take a blood draw if there is a death or possiblity of a death in an auto accident..lets see fit they did.
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Posted by 235683 on June 6, 2008 at 8:34 a.m.
I'm just suprised some of you even know how to turn on a computer...
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Posted by 235519 on June 6, 2008 at 8:34 a.m.
Many of the above comments indeed have merit, BUT lest we forget, Judge Banales and the gentleman clinging on to life are both sons, brothers, husbands and I know the Judge is a Father, we as fellow humans should be less critical and opiniated if we are unfamiliar with the entire situation.
Please be more considerate in comments made.In the interim, pray for their recovery.
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Posted by 700159 on June 6, 2008 at 8:37 a.m.
My prayers for the TX Dot worker and his family as well as Judge Banales. I can only imagine how he must feel. I will keep everyone affected by this in my prayers.
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Posted by 245407 on June 6, 2008 at 8:49 a.m.
Judge Banales is a respected Lawyer, and Judge.
He is not immune from any investigation, HE WOULD BE THE FIRST TO REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION INTO HIS ACTIONS.
I very seriously doubt alcohol was involved, knowing the judge the way I do.
As for the Tx DOT worker, MY DEEPEST PRAYERS FOR YOUR SAFE AND FULL RECOVERY !
SOMETIMES ACCIDENTS HAPPEN, SOMETIMES BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE, WE SHOULD NOT BE SO QUICK TO BLAME OR LAY BLAME, OR ASSUME THE WORSE.
PRAYERS TO ALL OF THE FAMILY MEMBERS INVOLVED.
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Posted by 269677 on June 6, 2008 at 8:52 a.m.
You do not hear anything about a ticket or any charges? If this was anyone other than a judge. At least failure to maintain control. But nothing.
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Posted by 711504 on June 6, 2008 at 8:53 a.m.
My prayers are with both the Judge and the worker.
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Posted by 241503 on June 6, 2008 at 8:54 a.m.
"A Texas Department of Transportation heavy-duty pickup with a cherry-picker lift was parked near a ramp ...The truck was some 50 yards away, pushed halfway up an embankment to another ramp by the force of impact."
COME ON! Banales must have been doing a very very high rate of speed to cause a heavy duty CHERRY PICKER truck to be PUSHED HALFWAY UP AN EMBANKMENT!
If the TxDot worker dies, Judge Banales needs to go to prison for vehicular manslaughter. He needs to at least step down and serve some jail time for what he has done so far. I sincerely hope this investigation is not muddied by politicians trying to protect him.
I don't know the man but I do want to see justice service equally with the same veracity he used while being a district court judge. I'm tired of seeing local 'politicos' get a slap on the hand for serious crimes while regular folks like us get the book thrown at us. Judge Banales had a strong reputation for throwning books.
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Posted by 708377 on June 6, 2008 at 8:56 a.m.
Does anyone know if it had been raining in this area yesterday afternoon? It rained on I37 and towards Calallen yesterday afternoon, but I don't know if it rained closer to town. If it did, those ramps would have been filled with oil and extremely slick. Those ramps are death traps after just a little bit of rain. If he took that turn a little to fast he would have went out of control, which is what looks like happened. No One has said that he was drunk or that alchol was involved at all so let's let the police do their job and not speculate.
To the TXDot worker...My prayers are with you and your family! Get well soon...
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Posted by 351711 on June 6, 2008 at 8:58 a.m.
I heard that the sherrif seemed more concerned about the Judge condition then the poor Gentleman that got hit...... according to the interview they had yesterday.... I didn't see it, but heard about it from more than one person. If that is true, how sad.
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Posted by 712040 on June 6, 2008 at 8:58 a.m.
I think Judge Banales is a good and honest man. If he had suffered a heart attack or stroke (as some have posted) I am sure the news would be all over it. Judge Banales has a lot of integrity and I seriously doubt he would jeopardize his life and the life of others by drinking and driving.
What I have seen many, many times by CC drivers is they are going so fast down SPID, talking on cell phones, eating, etc., that they almost pass the exit ramp and suddenly veer across several lanes to get to the exit. Maybe the Judge was distracted and suddenly realized that was his exit. Excessive speed was obviously a contributing factor.
Either way, instead of assuming (which I am guilty of) let's just pray together as a community for the TXDOT worker and his family. He was just out there doing his job making an honest living. SLOW DOWN people. Life is too short.
I for one will pray a rosary this morning for all parties involved. Anyone want to join me?
Mike
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Posted by 351711 on June 6, 2008 at 9:03 a.m.
Our hearts go out to the Victims and their Familys and to the Judges Family as well, hoping a speedy recovery for all.
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Posted by 240926 on June 6, 2008 at 9:12 a.m.
WELL, LET'S JUST HANG THE JUDGE BY HIS THUMBS AND BEAT HIM. I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW SMALL MINDED SOME OF YOU THUGS ARE. JUST BECAUSE YOU DRIVE DRUNK AND UNDER THE INFLUENCE DOES NOT MEAN THE JUDGE WOULD. I'M SORRY THE DOT GUY GOT HIT, BUT I FEEL QUITE SURE THE JUDGE IS QUITE UPSET ABOUT IT TOO. GIVE THE JUDGE A CHANCE. YOU PEOPLE JUST LOVE TO HOPE FOR THE WORST FOR ANYONE IN AUTHORITY. HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE PERFECT???????
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Posted by 707340 on June 6, 2008 at 9:15 a.m.
"there are strict laws regarding caution in work or construction zones."Yes in construction zones.But this was not a construction zone.This was a broken (for lack of a better term) sign in need of repair.They had not even been there long enough to place the cones.
As for not hearing anything about charges or tickets, shouldn't we be concerned about everyone's well being rather than focusing on fault at this moment?
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Posted by 329691 on June 6, 2008 at 9:22 a.m.
Let's show a little more compassion for the victim in the hospital. Heaven knows how long he will be laid up as for the judge he's banged up but he'll recover, buy a new car and go to work. Will the victim recover? What about his family?
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Posted by 374265 on June 6, 2008 at 9:25 a.m.
He will probably get away with it, and in the meantime, that TxDOT worker will never be the same, if he lives.
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Posted by 323020 on June 6, 2008 at 9:26 a.m.
It 's obvious that the cause was failure to control speed,but they indicate they are unable to determine the cause. He'll probably get away with losing a few hours of vacation time like the police chief.
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Posted by 442726 on June 6, 2008 at 9:27 a.m.
I am a friend of the worker and his family. It seems there is so much more concern about the judge, whose injuries were not life threatening, than for the person fighting for his life in the hospital. My heart and prayers go out to my friend and his family.
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Posted by 240803 on June 6, 2008 at 9:27 a.m.
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I've heard alot of things too, that does not make them true. We don't know about Sherrif Kaelin's concerns or feelings from what we hear.
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Posted by 240593 on June 6, 2008 at 9:36 a.m.
there is so much animosity on here for judge banales.... i take it that most of you all have had a loved one or yourself, perhaps, sentenced by this judge!!!
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Posted by 231171 on June 6, 2008 at 9:39 a.m.
Prayers to all involved-it sounds like the judge is going to be ok and hopefully the TxDot worker can somehow pull through.
As for that area, like many others in this city, people drive like "bats outta hell"-so I am not surprised that this has happened and am surprised that it doesn't happen more often. CCPD, who I usually support, never seems to catch the fools who fly around the city at 95 mph in a 30 mph hour zone. Obviously, there is a reason that we don't see more officers on the streets, and that needs to be fixed.
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Posted by 272666 on June 6, 2008 at 9:40 a.m.
I never heard so much bull in my life as in these comments, you and I all know there is going to be a white wash and will be made to go away its called " executive privilege"
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Posted by 592398 on June 6, 2008 at 9:41 a.m.
Please wait for the investagation to be complete. No one knows what happened, maybe there was a slick spot on the highway, maybe something had spilled out of a tanker, who knows. If he did hit a slick spot and then lost control, the speed of his car could have increased at that point.
Obviously he has angered quite a few in this town.
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Posted by 712985 on June 6, 2008 at 9:45 a.m.
WHY DIDNT THEY STICK HIM WITH A NEEDLE AND DRAW BLOOD FROM HIM? THEY WOULD HAVE DONE THAT TO ANYONE ELSE.
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Posted by 711235 on June 6, 2008 at 9:48 a.m.
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when you hit a slick spot you don't speed up, you can't slow down, but you don't accelerate fast enought to move a large truck 50 yards.
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Posted by 712631 on June 6, 2008 at 9:51 a.m.
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i agree.. let's wait before we assume. hope the txdot worker pulls through.
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Posted by 425944 on June 6, 2008 at 9:52 a.m.
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How sad of you to spread gossip and rumors that are not true. Maybe you are Mr. Flores himself?
Sheriff Jim Kaelin is adamantly AGAINST drunk driving by ANYONE. He would never try to cover up anything.
He is just as concerned for the seriously injured Tx Dot worker as he is for Mr. Banales.
Nice try for you to try to discredit the Sheriff in all of this.
After all, .....it is an election year isn't it?
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Posted by 712985 on June 6, 2008 at 9:54 a.m.
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yea dude, what are you smokin' . if im going 30 mph and i hit a "slick spot", my car does NOT speed up. dont you know anything about physics?
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Posted by 463263 on June 6, 2008 at 9:54 a.m.
This same stuff happens to all stories posted here by CCT... Everybody assumes something in some way or another about the story, but now it's the judge involved and it's all wrong?
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Posted by 705049 on June 6, 2008 at 9:56 a.m.
I feel sorry for the worker. As far as any legal action against the judge, all the lawyers and judges in our legal systems are buddies. They act like they hate each other in court but they'll be sharing a pizza at lunch. Odds are the judge will get off easy.
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Posted by 409842 on June 6, 2008 at 10:01 a.m.
prayers to the txdot worker
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Posted by 712987 on June 6, 2008 at 10:02 a.m.
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I thought we could not spread lies on here? What you just did is just as bad as the National Inquirer.
Two people were involved in a horrible accident. None of us know the details.
The picture of the judge's car looked scary. I am surprised he survived. As for the TXdot worker, I am hoping he is able to come out of this and have a full recovery.
Does the TXdot worker have children? If so, can you imagine what they are going through? Not only that, what about his parents or other members of his family?
What about the judge? I know he has a family. They are probably worried about both parties. The pain to see a loved one lying in a hospital bed after something traumatic may go away but it will stay with you forever.
Have some sympathy for both worker and judge. Hope for the best out of both of them.
Caller Times, do you have any more details concerning this accident? Please hurry and update before this blog is filled with gossip and rumors.
My thoughts and prayers go out to both families as they go through this.
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Posted by 409842 on June 6, 2008 at 10:02 a.m.
the judge was on a panel at the federal courthouse yesterday...the discussion was to start at 4 p.m...the accident happened at 3:20...wonder if he was rushing to the panel.
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Posted by 425944 on June 6, 2008 at 10:06 a.m.
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If the accident happened at 3:20, and he didn't have to be at the Federal Courthouse till 4.....then that would have allowed him plenty of time. (there would have been no need to rush)
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Posted by 712985 on June 6, 2008 at 10:07 a.m.
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yea it was 3:20, he had one hour to make it to the pow-wow.
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Posted by 239123 on June 6, 2008 at 10:07 a.m.
post 329691 No it wasn't a closet thing. It was in the news. It happened maybe in the late 90s. I don't remember the name of the female. Maybe someone else remembers that accident.
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Posted by 452408 on June 6, 2008 at 10:09 a.m.
First and foremost...I pray for both parties, family, and friends and for a speedy recovery for both men.
For all of you who think the book should be thrown at the Judge or that think he will get away with it just because of his standing in the community...I can almost guarantee that since the Judge probably has no prior record (he wouldn't be a Judge if he did), and if he is guilty of anything other than failure to control speed, then he will be granted probation. So all of hoping for prison keep dreaming. And that outcome would have nothing to do with his standing in the community. There was a lady on probation in San Patricio County (where I work) who has killed 3 people at two different times for drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs and has been granted probation. Only after she tested positive for drugs was her probation revoked and sentenced to prison.
I hope none of you ever make a mistake this great. Because I don't want hear you ask "please don't send me to prison, it was the first time I ever screwed up". I hope the book gets thrown at you. It is unbelieveable how inconsiderate and rude people are. Next thing you know someone is going to assume the TxDot worker jumped in front of the Judge in order to be able to file a lawsuit.
Every single one of you on here crucifying the judge is nothing short of pathetic...and I don't even know the man.
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Posted by 707647 on June 6, 2008 at 10:11 a.m.
Hope the TxDOT worker pulls thru. My prayers go out to them and their family.
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Posted by 232885 on June 6, 2008 at 10:18 a.m.
Those fly-overs going both ways from SPID are accidents waiting to happen. There have been so many accidents on those exits that have resulted in serious life long injury. You know maybe it was just an accident, maybe he was going a little fast, BUT how many of you can say that you haven't done the same thing at some point and time? I for one hope that all parties involved will pull through this.Judge Banales is a good man and like other posters have said, he is a very good family man that believes in what he does as a judge. I am not a supporter of his wifes political position, but they are both decent folk. Some of you people have such a blood lust and hope that the worst is true. You people frighten me more than any political officer ever could. God Bless the Banales family and the family of the TxDOT worker
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Posted by 372756 on June 6, 2008 at 10:18 a.m.
I think the people on here writinng mean things about the judge are prolly people who have been sentenced by him or have family members who have been sentenced by him. Isn't everyone always complaining about how unfair the system is and how lax the judges are? Now you are slamming him for being too harsh? Is there no pleasing you people? Of course not, cause people love to have something to complain about. I agree with the bloggers who say maybe he did have problems breathing or was in the midst of a stroke. Also he is the one trying to keep our children safe so defintely kudos to him! As for the TXDOT worker, I sure do hope he gets better and my prayers are with him and his family.
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Posted by 712987 on June 6, 2008 at 10:19 a.m.
Some people get great satisfaction of bringing others down to their own levels.
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Posted by 711114 on June 6, 2008 at 10:31 a.m.
I do believe that newspapers generally have an obligation to investigate any elected official. This is particularly true when an elected Judge poses as being strict on law and order. For example, was there any recent police report or incidents of this elected official? Or, was this official involved in any previous auto accidents in suspicious circumstances wherein someone was seriously hurt by this man? I would very much appreciate any informative article dealing with these issues.
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Posted by 712710 on June 6, 2008 at 10:38 a.m.
My prayers go out to the city employee and Judge Banales. I hope everyone involved pulls through. What a terrible accident.
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Posted by 376065 on June 6, 2008 at 10:40 a.m.
Is this the judge married to Peggy Banales?? The Peggy Banales with the magic funds transfer account??? Poor TXDoT worker. This will be one more coverup to help the priviledged politico class in Corpus Christi.
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Posted by 235933 on June 6, 2008 at 10:51 a.m.
All you people who speed and disregard other's safty, let this be a lesson to you. Tailgating, speeding, weaving in and out of traffic just so you can get some place faster in 2 minutes just is simply not worth it.
SLOW DOWN!!!
Now the county gets ANOTHER tic on the tally sheet for a motor vehicle accident...
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Posted by 274667 on June 6, 2008 at 10:58 a.m.
He was probably mad that the money was going toward hiway maintenance rather than building him another $130,000 office!!!
I know that sounds horrible, but hey!!! He deserves it as far as the tax payers are concerned. What goes around comes around. Unfortunatly a low paid laborer had to pay the price once again.
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Posted by 712985 on June 6, 2008 at 10:58 a.m.
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we dont need to slow down, you need to move out of the fast lane, GET OUT OF THE WAY!!
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Posted by 274667 on June 6, 2008 at 11:08 a.m.
Let's be honost about all this.
Had the worker hit Banales as he was crossing the street at the court house, he would have been whisked off to jail immediatly. There would be NO investigation. The worker would have been brought up on charges, jailed, sentenced and hung within 48 hours. Not to mention the civil suits that would then hit him that would cost him his home, cars, job and future.
Just a thought...
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Posted by 712985 on June 6, 2008 at 11:10 a.m.
two things dont make sense to me. #1) THE CADILLAC SLID OFF THE PAVEMENT.#2) THE TRUCK TRAVELED 50 YRDS.
1: when was the last time you saw a car just slide off pavement?a) in the snowb) in the rainneither was the case in this situation.
2: do you know how far 50 yrds is???? that id half a football field!! the truck probably weighs twice what the caddy does with all that equipment on it.
the judge was in WAY to big a hurry.he should be punished.
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Posted by 709587 on June 6, 2008 at 11:11 a.m.
My prayers go out to that young man and his family , also to the judge, you know, i hear many talk bad about judge banales, but you know what , hes not a bad person , he is looking out for our children , and if hes hard its cause hes protecting us,and he is fair. I believe that he doesnt mean any harm hes doing his job, and this is not about his work , its about the accident and prayfully everything will be ok, God Bless to you all and your familys.
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Posted by 329691 on June 6, 2008 at 11:11 a.m.
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Ooookay, I get! Thanks for clearing that out. It's one of those social diseases and on the bench he looks like he couldn't hurt a fly and dangerous behind the wheel, too!! He needs to go to driving classes along with the other county employees.
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Posted by 342632 on June 6, 2008 at 11:15 a.m.
i just hope that the police officials do their jobs the way they should and handle this situation the way it should be handled and not any differently because of one person being a judge.
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Posted by 376065 on June 6, 2008 at 11:24 a.m.
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The judge may very well do his job great, but I am one voter who will not forget his wife and her "funny accounting methods" for funding an overpriced remodeling of his office. It is that sense of "entitlement" that makes me angry and should anger every tax paying citizen in Nueces County.
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Posted by 373365 on June 6, 2008 at 11:24 a.m.
It seems like everyone is assuming alcohol or cell phone use is at fault. Everyone apparently understands these hazards, but I constantly am avoiding collisions from people I see are using their cell phone and driving, and can only guess at the alcohol use. If we know and understand these problems, why are they so common?
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Posted by 712993 on June 6, 2008 at 11:25 a.m.
This judge is something. He hits a worker that gets paid a fraction of what he himself makes and probably will forget about it in a few days. That's the way he appears to be, constantly sentencing people with little regards to the entire situation only to build a name for himself as the meanest judge in Corpus. Why? He deserves no leniency and should have a permanent mark on his record. I don't care how you look at it, he was at fault. There is know faulty roads or misunderstood signs that I have ever seen or heard of before. Let's see who plays the corpus christi people as fools and tries to make this seem like the judge is oh so innocent. I hope that you get the same attitude and judgment that you subject the people that make mistakes get, because yea your not God and some mistakes can be learned without the harsh punishment that you put forth on the people.
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Posted by 712992 on June 6, 2008 at 11:34 a.m.
Everyone's making this thing so big because of who is involved. Putting identities aside, let's not forget there is a person clinging to life through no fault of his own. And the second person who caused is in far better shape than the first. I take that exit ramp daily, and I believe that to lose control in that area you must be going at an excessive speed or you are not capable of fully controlling your vehicle on curves. In either case, the driver is at fault for any loss of control. The area did not receive any rain prior, so that can be ruled out. If perhaps there was a slick spot for whatever reason, the driver should be attentive and adjust accordingly. if the driver suffered some sort of episode suchas a heart attack, etc., should there not have been warning signs to cause him to pull over and call for help?As I said I drive through there daily, and saw the accident shortly after it happened. My opinion is that the driver is at fault to some degree and if his inability to control his vehicle was caused by alcohol, or drugs, that that is just wrong.He should be held accountable for his actions acording to the circumtances in which it all happened.I hope the worker comes out okay. I hope the same for the driver as I believe he will be. In any case this will be something to carry on his conscience for the rest of his life.
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Posted by 709587 on June 6, 2008 at 11:36 a.m.
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I understand your concern of his wife spending, but the whole issue is not his other half, its the accident that happened, and we just need to pray that everyone is gonna be ok, and pray for them and there families.
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Posted by 712993 on June 6, 2008 at 11:45 a.m.
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Give me a break, he is not trying to protect our people. He is trying to protect a certain kind of people.. That money he spent on his over priced office came at some one losing there freedoms price. I wonder who he sentenced to get his hands on the money to make his office. He is not diplomatic by any means. He is however using his wrath of punishment to strike fear in your behind to be kissing up like that.
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Posted by 376065 on June 6, 2008 at 11:57 a.m.
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I sincerely pray that everyone gets well and resumes their life as before; I just don't want to see this driver (Judge Banales) get any preferential treatment because of his community status. Like the paper said, the Judge is not hurt badly, so why did he lose control of that 6000 pound vehicle he drives and why was he is such a hurry? Failure to control speed, for sure.
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Posted by 709952 on June 6, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
Is this the same righteous judge (judge Bananas) that makes sex offenders put signs in their front yards? Wonder what they think right now. Did you see his car after the accident? I agree with post 712985, but since he's a judge I'm sure everything is in motion to get him off the hook. I'm sure there're a lot of people willing to do him a favor right now in case they end up in his court room.
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Posted by 711318 on June 6, 2008 at 12:12 p.m.
I'll probably be banned by the editor for this one, but here goes.....
The appearance of any special interest or privilege in this case is most important. From the first instant it was reported, this was not the case. Mysteriously, this website closed down comments on this article. Go ahead and write an explanation, but it's too late.Conclusion is that it was a petty attempt to abridge free speech.The one local TV news channel that I watched last night, Channel 6, placed this story in third or fourth place, behind a home burglary, with skewed emphasis on the condition of the judge, including the skewed interview with the Sheriff. We could use some pointers from the Soviet's on this type of media manipulation, because these attempts yesterday were amatuer .
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Posted by 267132 on June 6, 2008 at 12:26 p.m.
Notice the headlines? The judge's CAR hit the transportation worker, not the Judge.
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Posted by 711114 on June 6, 2008 at 12:37 p.m.
I would believe that Channel 6 would put this story third or fourth. If an ordinary citizen is accused of a crime they will try to put inflammatory, untrue and prejudicial stories about them and do everything to prevent them from getting a fair trial. Channel 6 News is like fantasy and science fiction broadcast as truth.
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Posted by 330770 on June 6, 2008 at 1:08 p.m.
Isn't this the guy who's wife, Peggy Banales, just voted her husband some $$$ so that he could get a new office off the taxpayer's back. What kind of integrity are you talking about? He gets a six figure salary as District Judge plus a salary for his 5th region duties, his wife gets a nice fat salary thanks to the raise she voted for herself and then they have the gall to take money from the poor people in Annaville and Calallen. Judge Banales is NOT a fair judge. Anyone who practices law in his Court knows that he is state oriented -- Judges should perform judicial duties without bias or prejudice. A judge who manifests bias on any basis in a proceeding impairs the fairness of the proceeding and brings the judiciary into disrepute. Banales has passed judgment in Court for 21 years. Not only people who are brought before his Court but also people who don't agree with him. People in Corpus do not speak their minds for some reason. They do not or can not say what they really mean. He has the power and he knows it and I think people are afraid of him.We must hold these Judges to a higher standard for they are the ones that sit and Judge you and me for this same kind of incident. He would not hesitate for one second to put you behind bars if the shoe were on the other foot. Why are people making excuses for him. It was an accident only because Banales CHOSE to speed, talk on his cell phone or become distracted. He didn't have a heart attack, that is some excuse someone wants us to believe. He must accept responsiblity for HIS ACTION.I too thought Sheriff Kaelin only talked and showed concern with Banales. He did not even mention the poor injured TxDot worker. I feel the preferential treatment already starting. Who gets a visit from the Sheriff when they're involved in an accident. Do you? Sounds like a cover up already starting.My prayers go out to the worker and his family -- you know he's a goverment employee too.
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Posted by 416377 on June 6, 2008 at 1:10 p.m.
how about mrs. peggy give all that extra taxpayer's money she has put aside to fix the judge's office and now help the victim and his family through this tough time. Makes sence.
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Posted by 399225 on June 6, 2008 at 1:21 p.m.
Was Jim Kaelin driving the car or was he the guy that got hit? Why do we blame the Sheriff for every incident in this county? He was not involved. Get a life. Your candidate lost.
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Posted by 338518 on June 6, 2008 at 1:46 p.m.
Judge Banales would be the first to expect that the appropriate procedures be followed in the investigation. He is strict but fair and seems to strive to do the RIGHT thing in everything he does. I have so much respect for this man. He has more integrity than any of you negative bloggers could ever have. I won't give the negativity any more attention. I'm sure that he and his family are devastated over this tragic event. I am so sad for the victim and his family and have them all in my prayers and I'm willing to bet, so does the Banales family.
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Posted by 449075 on June 6, 2008 at 1:56 p.m.
Banales was drunk with power. Now let us see if the law works on people that do not control their vehicle.
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Posted by 248197 on June 6, 2008 at 2:04 p.m.
Notice the headlines? The judge's CAR hit the transportation worker, not the Judge.--Stop trying to over analyze the headline. That's probably how I would title it too and I don't even care about the Judge.
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Posted by 233198 on June 6, 2008 at 2:16 p.m.
OMG: The ignorance and small minds of some of you people...you have no idea what happened and are already throwing stones at the Judge...simply because he is a Judge....thugs....pfft.....get a life.
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Posted by 329691 on June 6, 2008 at 2:29 p.m.
The injured worker must be in real bad shape since he will be transferred to San Antonio according to an update. Hopefully the judge will have the decency to inquire or visit this poor man. Yeah! there is alot of concern about the judge forget about the worker who's on lifesupport. Why do they have to mention the judge's car model? Cadillac Deville/Camry/Jeep who cares what he drove, his car did the injuries. He better prepare himself for a lawsuit. Could be in his own courtroom. And those of you who are so concerned about all these negative blogs, it's called Freedom of Speech. Don't login!!
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Posted by 236373 on June 6, 2008 at 2:34 p.m.
I heard he was on his wa y to Taqueria Garibaldi to catch the before dinner special.
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Posted by 248197 on June 6, 2008 at 2:44 p.m.
They always mention the types of cars in incidents like these. Don't over analyze it.
And for goodness sakes, these are not blogs, these are just comments! A blog is different.
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Posted by 712998 on June 6, 2008 at 2:44 p.m.
My prayers go out to the TxDOT worker, Judge Banales, & both of their families.
Instead of thinking the worst possible outcomes, we should all pray for the best in both recoveries!
Also, we all should keep in mind accidents do happen, and knowing the Banales family, I know they all feel terrible for the accident that has occured. So out of respect, no one should express negative feelings towards the family during this time of suffering. Put yourself in his shoes, no way would this be an easy ordeal to cope with. Just think, if you were laying in a hospital bed with this accident weighing on your shoulders, you too would be looking for positive support!
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Posted by 233198 on June 6, 2008 at 2:45 p.m.
248197 haha you tell'em.
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Posted by 444846 on June 6, 2008 at 2:58 p.m.
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Maybe, the judge was rushing home, after seeing you at your home. And thats why he was speeding. Maybe you need to get a grip.
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Posted by 699733 on June 6, 2008 at 3:16 p.m.
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You are being very judgemental. Why don't you wait and see what the police find out in their investigation. After reading what might have happened, I think speed was the factor but we don't know for sure. Let us just wait and see and pray for both victims. I am sure the family of Judge Banales feel bad for the other victirm and his family. So, let us be nice about this and quit being so ugly about what might have happened. THIS IS WHY THEY ARE CALLED ACCIDENTS. Let us all pray that we are never in accidents.
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Posted by 711114 on June 6, 2008 at 3:39 p.m.
How many "accidents" is Judge Banales entitled to be involved in before he is held accountable for his actions? I believe this is the second serious very questionable "accident" wherein someone was seriously hurt.
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Posted by 704748 on June 6, 2008 at 4:35 p.m.
hummm............how interesting. I just wonder, how is this going to get covered up???
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Posted by 703769 on June 6, 2008 at 4:59 p.m.
he's a judge, trust me he will get out of this with no pain ($)
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Posted by 319029 on June 6, 2008 at 5:22 p.m.
Judge Banales, You may not remember me and I sure didn't know you outside of your "State Judge" license plates that morning on Alameda and Doddridge when you almost ran me over.
Perhaps I can help you with your memory Judge Banales, I was starting to cross the street in the direction of Bank of America from Frost Bank when you made an illegal lane change from the through traffic lane to the turn lane, then ran the red light and almost hit me while I was in the crosswalk with a "WHITE CROSSWALK" light in my favor.
You may not remember with all of this information since you sped around the corner chatting with who I assume was your wife. When I got home I told my wife the whole story of the guy with a mustache and judges license plates that almost hit me.
I didn't know who you were until I saw your car on TV with the top cut open and you being carried away on a stretcher. If I were ever approached by law enforcement or an attorney I would be more than happy to relay my "experience" with your driving "under oath."
In my brief contact with you that Saturday morning, I don't think you belong behind the wheel of a car and definitely not in a position of authority in our community. Yet you are a judge! Outrageous!
I hope there is not another cover-up that is so common with investigations in Corpus Christi. My prayers are with that TEXDOT worker.
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Posted by 712731 on June 6, 2008 at 5:24 p.m.
I was on my balcony right in front of the freeway that the accident happened. The judge lost control from the lane going to Callalen. The truck was right in the middle of the 2 exits in the grass and as you all know that it is also an incline. He hit the truck and bounced away into the TXdot worker. To me it seemed like if he was driving faster than normal but I dont fully know what was happening on his end. I couldnt sleep last night after seeing that poor man get hit. My prayers go out to him and his family. The roof was only gone bc of the Jaws of Life. The whole driver side was smashed in the door almost literally fell off when they tried to open it. I think the judge was more concerned about that man bc they were talking to him than rushed to the TXdot worker. From there they attended to the worker first and almost 20 minutes later they took the judge out of his car into another stretcher.
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Posted by 711762 on June 6, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
My daughter passed the same place about 10 minutes before the accident and said the wind almost blew her car off the road. So that may may have been a cause along with speed.
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Posted by 233198 on June 6, 2008 at 6:56 p.m.
I am just curious.....had he NOT been a Judge would you that are hating be hating? Would the headline had been "Factory Worker or Nurse or Secretary hit City Worker." We do not know the whole story, stop creating it! Also if you think our city is so bad that there is going to be a cover up.....then why don't you move, stop making yourself miserable....Go live in another town.
Of course, I am sure the ones hating on him prolly are not on the right side of the law anyway, otherwise, why would they hate a Judge??
You guys are making yourselves look small and ignorant. You seem to forget, there is a man in the hospital and a family who is hurting too, maybe you should be sending him wishes instead of throwing up all these possible ways the accident happend that you know nothing about, why give him more hatred to read they are already in enough pain!
The lady on the Balcony: She saw the accident and did not even spew hatred, she came across very sympathedic and fair...try taking a cue from her!
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Posted by 712918 on June 6, 2008 at 7:06 p.m.
I drive that overpass to Calallen every day and it is very tricky, especially on windy days. Most people do not observe the speed limit, those that do either get tailgated or passed up. I believe the wind could have been a factor.
Everyone should just stop with the public speculation of what happened and keep these gentlemen and their families in their prayers. Regardless of their profession, at this time they are two unfortunate human beings in need of everyone's prayers.
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Posted by 713008 on June 6, 2008 at 8:47 p.m.
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no
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Posted by 713008 on June 6, 2008 at 8:51 p.m.
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he's a great judge
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Posted by 713008 on June 6, 2008 at 9:01 p.m.
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i agree...everyone needs to pray for both parties. Leave these people alone...focus on healing, prayer and a happy ending ...lori
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Posted by 713008 on June 6, 2008 at 9:08 p.m.
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yes there was a court manager under investigation but it wasn't judge banales court coordinater...and not in his court
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Posted by 713008 on June 6, 2008 at 9:22 p.m.
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no he wasn't and you don't know my judge banales..stay focused on prayer and healing ...quick to judge...stay focused
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Posted by 713008 on June 6, 2008 at 9:28 p.m.
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i agree...please pray for my judge and the other gentlemen in a positive recovery.....lori
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Posted by 237099 on June 6, 2008 at 9:40 p.m.
RE: 712918
He wasn't going towards Calallen - he was traveling on SH 358 and taking the ramp to go towards downtown. If the wind was a problem wouldn't there of been more cars being blown off the roadway-? WHY do you say everyone should STOP speculating on what happened when you yourself are doing the same.
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Posted by 712918 on June 6, 2008 at 10:22 p.m.
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Read post 712731 (who witnessed the accident) and 711762. I'm not speculating why don't you try to read the posts again.
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Posted by 712664 on June 6, 2008 at 10:42 p.m.
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That argument doesn't bear any logic.....
keep the thought, raise you a clue.....
Prayers to the TXDot employee and his family.
Prayers to Judge Banales and his family.
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Posted by 319029 on June 6, 2008 at 10:59 p.m.
If anyone thinks that I'm saying this because he's a judge, just remember one thing. I'm sure the banks where I was almost hit by this so-called judge have surveillance camera systems, as does the Exxon gas station on the other corner.
Some of you think judges and police chiefs should be held to the same standard as everyone else. Everyone "else" is not a judge or police chief. The low standards of Corpus Christi is what made it what it is today. It's not very pretty.
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Posted by 254268 on June 7, 2008 at 2:12 a.m.
He killed someone like 20 years ago. How pompous can you be to keep killing people and still get reelected and twist arms to have your wife elected?
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Posted by 710237 on June 7, 2008 at 4:42 a.m.
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Well, I think there is so much anomosity towards Judge Banales and of course his wife simply because how they attend to their work and positions. The issues about her moving county funds so her husband could redecorate his new office at City Hall, for him to encourage it, and for her to negotiate with the other commissioners behind the scenes when it came to the vote is the great distractor in all of this. This is what has turned many of the citizens off and this is why, unfortunately, people look upon the Judge and his wife with distrust and disgust. It did not bring out the best in us, I guess, and so people have made their feelings known which they have every right to do so.
Had the Judge and his Commissioner wife handled the above affair differently and not felt so entitled as most citizens felt, I think there would be more compassion towards him. But, it's too late for that. It isn't always the "right way" to go about something when we feel we can control everything and see that we aren't breaking a guideline as in the case of the Judge's office. The Judge and his wife got what they wanted but look at what cost it took on them. I bet they don't feel it was worth it now but this is a lesson to be learned by all public officials.
Yes, I agree, we need to nevertheless pray for everyone. My heart really goes out to Manuel Garcia, the worker, and his family. I am sure this is one of the most horrible events in their life. I am sorry they have to experience it. I am so sorry it had to happen...I am sure the Judge and his wife wished they could control something like this as well as they controlled redecorating the Judge's office.
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Posted by 709654 on June 7, 2008 at 8:08 a.m.
Uh-oh.
Clear day. No road hazards. No inclement weather conditions. We've all seen the posted signs concerning "workers ahead". Ramps, and their posted signs.
BIG trucks moved 50-yards by mid-sized cars. And not only moved, but pushed up an embankment at that. PUSHED UP. That children takes some hella pushin' by a much lighter object striking a much heavier stationary object. If you think not, try finding a person about 3 x's your body-weight and striking them with enough force to move them roughly 10 feet.Some of you would do well to consult Newton's Laws as well as bone up on such things like Force, Resistance and other saiient matters
If it were me I'd better be hoping like HELL a stroke or heart attack was something it could be pinned on because anything otherwise I'd likely be going on vacation to Hotel Huntsville.
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Posted by 699936 on June 7, 2008 at 10:24 p.m.
There is a fund for the txdot workers family to help with expenses while he is in the hospital. Navy Army credit union for txdot employee Martin Garcia. thank you and god bless everyone involved in this accident.
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Posted by 711760 on June 8, 2008 at 6:17 p.m.
Its sad how he will probably get away with this because of his position. And as far as everyone standing up for him and the sherriff that is just crazy. I chanllenge everyone and the MEDIA to look into a sherriff deputy with the last name of Solis getting terminated because of a vehicle accident. Why doesnt he get the same treatment. Lets see how far this gets and that will show how the system is when even media keeps quiet about some of this stuff.
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Posted by 459106 on June 8, 2008 at 8:33 p.m.
Okay everyone, there are 3 possible reasons, 1. alcohol related, 2. using the cell phone and not paying attention or 3. Speeding, of which he is known to do quite often. He will not admit to speeding or using the cell phone, so people, don't expect a confession from him. There are ways to find out how fast he was going, or should I say estimate of speed, but what I heard, that is no longer revelent, that law suddenly changed the day of this accident. Mr. Banales, I have seen you at the church driving out of the parking lot like a bat out of hell quite a few times. Tell me Mr. Banales, if you did not have any alcohol in your system, good, but why would you run over this man? Were you going too fast to react and avoid him. Were you distracted by the cell phone, or were you just not paying attention? Will you admit to any of this? I think you should, because if not, that means you did it on purpose? I hope I am wrong, but it has to be one of these 3. You have gone through that route many times, you know that you have to slow down, why did'nt you? Being that you are a judge, you will get away with this, there is no doubt in my mind. I have seen it way too many times in my lifetime. You may be a law abiding citizen and a good judge, but you are human and can make mistakes just like everyone else. So be a man and tell the public the real truth, after all, is'nt that what you ask of the clients, be honest, truthful? Think about it everyone, there is no other explanation, if you have one, let all of us know. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the judge, but he almost killed a man because of his negligence.
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Posted by 243116 on June 8, 2008 at 10:14 p.m.
As all of you may understand, accidents are just that 'Accidents'. There is a lot of speculation as to the cause of the accident. Our main focus should be on the health and welfare of those involved. As a long-time friend of Martin, I hold no ill will towards the judge. Two families were affected. In retrospect, I just wished that there was just a little more coverage on Martin Garcia as there was on Judge Banales in the beginning. I just pray that everything comes out okay for all involved.Additionally, I don't make it my business to solicit donations but there is a fund already established for Martin as posted earlier. For those who are not fully aware, there is a long and painful road to recovery that lies ahead for him and his family. For those who can, please take a moment to donate. Thank you in advance for your prayers and compassion.
Martin Garcia Fundc/o Navy Army Federal Credit UnionP.O. Box 81349Corpus Christi, TX 78468-1349
God Bless Martin and his family through this difficult time.
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Posted by 713037 on June 8, 2008 at 10:33 p.m.
Judge Banales gave me 60 years in prison for a crime....yes he is known to be a harsh man when it comes to the law. However, this same man after 6 years of recieving my letters and those of my wife, he reduced my sentence to 10 years. I am now with my family again. I wish for the best possible outcome for the victim and the Judge. Let us show a little compassion instead of finger pointing with upturned noses.
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Posted by 713038 on June 8, 2008 at 11:25 p.m.
Prior motor vehicle to pedestrian collision with Judge Banales happened August 20, 1990. Struck a mentally challenged individual. Also on this present accident it is getting around the medical community that no blood alcohol or drug test was done and the media was told it was. Very bad if true.
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Posted by 713038 on June 8, 2008 at 11:30 p.m.
Apparently if this was an accident why was the DPS given the case and Carlos Valdez is running for cover? If this was an accident why weren't alcohol specimens and drug specimens allegedly not drawn? Why was the briefcase Banales had retrieved by a retired DPS officer instead of being part of the investigation? Why was the press told specimens were taken? Why havent the press told anyone about the August 20, 1990 car accident where he struck a homeless and mentally challenged individual. People need to look closer. This is the second serious hit by him. Where are the blood specimens? The "DPS" is backlogged. Yeah, right. The results will never come out because 98 percent chance they never drew it. Medical community is buzzing about this. Seriously.
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Posted by 713038 on June 8, 2008 at 11:37 p.m.
Posted by 233198 on June 6, 2008 at 2:16 p.m:Who do you think you are presuming that the people writing these comments are thugs. Do you in your small mind even begin to comprehend that there is a coverup by the media, sugarcoating and spinning the Judges way, "The car hit the man", "the car swerved off the road". "the car lost control". Wise up and go ask for the police report on August 20, 1990. There will be a big surprise if the accident report is on file which it should be. The circumstances behind that report are very, very suspicious. He struck and seriously injured another man on that date. Do you know that? Who is calling who a thug? I think the word croney best fits you my friend. My prayers are with the poor man who is going to have to undergo surgery to his crushed pelvis and has to have a bag to evacuate out of and is being transferred to get rehabiliation. Remember, he has struck and hurt another and there is also something I heard about a shooting when Banales was in college.
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LATEST ON BANALES DRUG AND ALCOHOL SPECIMENS
A leak somewhere in the Memorial system reveals that a few people up the chain were questioning why a specimen was not drawn and why an E.R. doctor on duty did not order the specimen of alcohol and drugs on Judge Banales in this serious accident which according to some most law enforcment and medical people is mandatory. We are confirming whether or not this is true and if the "backlog" excuse by DPS is just an excuse. The lab result takes a few minutes and the hospital could run it in half an hour. I hope they didn't thrown away his blood in his sneaked out discharge from the hospital. THE DEFENZOR SMELLS COVERUP. CALLER TIMES, TV STATIONS, RADIO, BLOGGERS, DEMAND THE RESULTS OF THE LAB BE MADE PUBLIC. THE GARCIA FAMILY (WE HEARD YOU HAVE AN ATTORNEY-DO NOT LET THEM SELL YOU OUT! MOST LAWYERS ARE AFRAID OF BANALES AND HIS CRONEYS!!!).
THE DEFENZOR WILL CONTINUE ITS INVESTIGATION AND BRING THE TRUTH OUT. IF THE FOOLS TRY TO SUPPRESS MY FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT, LET THEM COME. I BACK UP MY POSTS WITH HARDHITTING INFORMATION WHICH IS KNOWN AND VERIFIABLE AND NOTHING IS MADE UP EXAGGERATED OR IN MY BELIEF NOT TRUE OR DONE TO HURT BANALES, BUT ONLY TO HOLD PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND THEIR CRONEYS ACCOUNTABLE..
HV
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BANALES ABOVE THE LAW, SPOHN AND DPS DO NOT TAKE BLOOD TO CHECK FOR BLOOD AND ALCOHOL
El Defenzor has learned that blood alcohol and drug specimens were indeed NOT TAKEN FROM MAXIMUM MANUEL BANALES. Is this justice? Anyone else who hit and injured a man so severely would have immediately been tested? IS MAXIMUM MANUEL ABOVE THE LAW? Why has DPS taken over the investigation from CCPD? Why did a retired DPS officer come and take Banales' briefcase from DPS? Why did Sheriff Kaelin, former DPS, come out on TV so concerned about Maximum Banales. Why has the media failed to disclose that BAnales had hurt a mentally challenged man with his car on August 20, 1990? Why were the circumstances of that investigation so suspicious? Why was Mike Hummel his prosecutor called to the scene of that accident? NOW THE DEFENZOR IS GATHERING INFORMATIN THAT IN COLLEGE MAXIMUM MANUEL MAY HAVE TAKEN SOMEONE'S LIFE "ACCIDENTALLY". MORE TO COME.
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 9:01 PM 0 comments
BANALES HIT SOMEONE BEFORE. QUESTIONABLE INVESTIGATION. POSSIBLE COVERUP.
For the blogger who accused the Defenzor of having not a shred of proof on Banales:
1) Hit a man before on Leopard on August 20, 1990.
2) Initial Police Report blamed him, final report which was only one believed to be preserved shows that they blamed a retarded man for the accident.
3) Superior officer arrived on the scene and told investigating policeman to leave. Window up on Banales car. refused to get out of car. Mike Hummel, now councilman Hummel, was Banales prosecutor came to the rescue and got him out of there (IS THIS REGULAR PROCEDURE?) QUESTION ON ALCOHOL EXISTS. Attempting to get police report which should be a matter of public record.
4) One witness for Banales, a man named Barrientos, (used conveniently on police report) other man against Banales saying he blew the red light named Francisco Ramirez (at the time from Robstown) says Banales was doing a high rate of speed, blew the light and struck the pedestrian who was a mentally retarded man trying to lawfully cross the street. MISSING PRELIMINARY POLICE REPORT.
5) Darrel Barger, Banales controller was the lawyer for Banales.
6) The car that struck the man repaired within a few days and not preserved as evidence.
7) Vitim was Francisco Ramon Pena.
8) Final report, believed to be part of the coverup accused the pedestrian of walking outside the cross area
9) Confidential Settlement reached with family
10) State Farm insurance with the adjuster being Tom Rivera, a family member of Augustin Rivera, who worked for Darrel Bargers Firm (can we smell conflict?)
11) Attorney for the family a Mr. Butler.
12) Two investigators who worked the case. One was since found dead named Ms. DeYounger after having knowledge in the Fernandez /Miflin Kenedy case overseen by Banales. Believed to have been found dead in her bathtub from drowning.
13) Attorney contacted Defenzor and stated Mr. Barger said he did not have a chance against him in front of Judge Banales.
14) Barger in on huge class action law suit representing HR BLOCK and attorneys from "The Club" here in Corpus including Hilliard and Sico supposedly settled a great deal of cases. Near the time or shortly after settlment Mr. Barger does a massive renovation of his home. (FISHY?)
Ladies and gentleman, why wasn't his disclosed to the public by the mainstream media, that he had struck another man in the past? MORE TO COME. EL DEFENZOR
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IN CASE HOMERO IS TAKEN ALIVE BY THOSE IDIOTS TRYING TO SHUT HIM DOWN: HERE IS HIS BLOG SO FAR:
Monday, June 9, 2008
BANALES LEAVE OF ABSENCE. HMMM. MORE LIKE LEAVE TO CYA
Banales snuck out of the hospital on sneak mode and now is laying low. El Defenzor was distributed as is our first amendment right at the courthouse steps and people rapidly snatched up the papers. Now we have learned (see below) that Barger is yet again covering for Maximum MANUEL BY STASHING HIS CAR AT MIKAL WATTS CAR WAREHOUSE. Unbelievable. And as usual Kaelin has shot off his mouth stating that Banales was going 91 mph (allegedly).
NOTE ON FIRST AMENDMENT. THE DEFENZOR CAN DISH IT OUT AND TAKE IT. Our legal eagles pro bono have notified me that overlawyered called upset after making slanderous and libelous remarks named Frank called up lashing out after he put our publication down. That is his first amendment right as is ours. I understand freedom of speech and it sometimes comes at a price but that is what is needed for a free society. Overlawyered can say what they want and so can I but please do it after researching and not listening to some disgruntled plaintiff lawyer named Braugh who we hav caught redhanded with his law firm trying to control judge elections on e-mails also collectively known as the Club. Mr. Frank should respect us for our efforts since he is singlemindedly going after lawyers. Actually our causes are similar.
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BANALES. FREEDOM OF SPEECH.JUST IN CASE THEY SHUT IT DOWN
TxDOT worker injured in accident upgraded to serious
By Stuart Duncan (Contact)Originally published 02:20 p.m., June 9, 2008Updated 02:20 p.m., June 9, 2008
CORPUS CHRISTI — The Texas Department of Transportation worker injured in a recent traffic accident has been upgraded from critical to serious condition, officials at Christus Spohn Hospital Memorial said Monday.
Martin Garcia, 34, was injured in a traffic accident involving 105th District Judge J. Manuel Banales last Thursday near the ramp connecting South Padre Island Drive and Interstate 37.
The Texas Department of Transportation has set up a fund for donations for Garcia: Checks should be made payable to the “Martin Garcia Fund.”
Martin Garcia Fund
c/o Navy Army Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 81349
Corpus Christi, TX 78468-1349
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Posted by 703885 on June 9, 2008 at 2:33 p.m.
So what was the outcome of the investigation? Was he drunk? or was he was just plain stupid? I bet he will not get a ticket and and if he does probably will not be double. He should put a sign on his car that says "I am a stupid driver stay 200 yards away".
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Posted by 709973 on June 9, 2008 at 2:35 p.m.
Boy--they sure are keeping it hush hush aren't they? I hope Mr. Banales realizes what he's done....Has he apologized to the vicitim and his family yet?
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Posted by 711346 on June 9, 2008 at 2:47 p.m.
Hush hush is right...Mr. Banales is not above the law and all information should be presented...
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Posted by 713050 on June 9, 2008 at 2:49 p.m.
Prayers to the injured worker...anyone know if there are any 'file' photos of him being shown? I believe I might know him from school...
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Posted by 444846 on June 9, 2008 at 2:49 p.m.
The family of the victim needs to sue the judge so he can pay the medical bills. The family has no need to be asking the community for help. He will clean his hands with this one.
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Posted by 699260 on June 9, 2008 at 2:51 p.m.
If you Google:
Manuel Banales Accident
About the 8th title down is a site which I am unable to access at this time:
"DEFENZORMAGAZINE: BANALES IS GETTING AWAY WITH A THIRD CRIME?" and "Manuel Banales who has hit antoher man in the past..."
Curious, so if anyone goes there, please update the rest of us...
Sweetie ;-)
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Posted by 353956 on June 9, 2008 at 2:54 p.m.
It sure is funny how the local news reported on a couple of accidents this weekend and by the time they made the newscast they already knew what the drivers were being charged with. As far as this case is concerned, they have reconstructed the scene, taken measurements again and still have not come up with any charges. I'm not a police investigator, but could excessive speed or failure to control his vehicle been contributing factors. I wish our local law enforcement and city government would stop trying to sweep things under the carpet and just treat everybody equally. I'm quite sure that if the roles would have been reversed and the TXDot worker had hit Judge Banales, charges would have been pressed right away and the TXDot worker would have probably been thrown in jail. I am sure that we will hear less and less of this accident as the week wears on and our local DA and law enforcement will hope that everyone just forgets about it.
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Posted by 592398 on June 9, 2008 at 3:12 p.m.
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I went to that site and it seems as though the judge hit a man crossing the street in 1990. The judge refused to get out of his car until Mike Hummel came to the scene and picked the judge up and they left. The man that was hit was offered a undisclosed amount of money and accepted it.
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Posted by 277671 on June 9, 2008 at 3:19 p.m.
Maybe the judge should have his drivers license revoked. It's apparent he doesn't have the skills.
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Posted by 389468 on June 9, 2008 at 3:20 p.m.
The Defenzor site simply pulled the Caller-Times first article on the "accident" along with the subsequent 137 postings.
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Posted by 707626 on June 9, 2008 at 3:25 p.m.
HEre you go my babydoll sweetie:
DEAR READERS:
Evidence building that it was Banales who they are talking about on the comments of the Caller article that hit a homeless man on Leopard and it was hushed up. Hummel reportedly (Councilman Hummel) came and picked up Banales who refused to exit the vehicle after he hit the man and they took off from the scene. Hummel was Judge Banales' prosecutor at the time according to sources. Now Banales has hit another man and everyone is trying to coddle him and protect him while Martin Garcia's life and future hang in the balance. Banales' son is out taking pictures of the accident scene while working for Banales protector Darrel Barger who has tried to come after the Defenzor before on the Marty Huerta reporting and almost had me arrested. I am not afraid of Banales or Barger and it is my first amendment right to print information that I believe in a reasonable and responsible manner is the truth. For too long people protect the rich, the elite and the powerful in this town. The reason I got involved on this story was seeing how the media (particulary KDF Fox News and KRIS) tried to downplay what Banales did. They disgustingly had Kaelin coming out saying "the judge is oK..." Who cares when a 34 year old man was needlessly and violently struck by Banales. The family should be outraged. A perfect example of Kaelin playing politics. Again he sticks his nose in CCPD business like on Celis just to show his face on TV. So many other comments that smell fishy like Valdez conflicting himself out, the media spin that his car "slid off the road". What happened to accountability? Some are saying that he made a statement in the E.R. that he was sleepy. Who's fault is that? The roads? Come on Banales, take your medicine and be expected to be treated like anyone else. When you escape your responsibility you set a poor example and resentment for those who have no money in your courtroom that get sentenced by "MAXIMUM MANUEL". Documented proof coming. And I grow tired of those readers who say this is yellow journalism or I have no facts. YES I DO. Just because the Defenzor does not have multimillion dollars and Birminghams' EDC connections to print or suppress what they want does not make me any less a journalist. The Freedom of the Press in this nation was not made for rich newspapers to suppress facts. The internet has changed this. Make sure to pickup a copy of my paper which is free and watch for this blog and watch for my TV show. I will report the truth and not SPIN as KDF Fox and KRIS did. Shame on you.
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Posted by 459079 on June 9, 2008 at 3:27 p.m.
Defenzor is a local version of National Enquirer - only a lot more vicious. The Mexican version of the White Boy's We the People rag sheet......
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Posted by 236373 on June 9, 2008 at 3:33 p.m.
I here that the Judge has been asked to be in the next Speed Racer movie.
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Posted by 711762 on June 9, 2008 at 3:54 p.m.
Why do they need money for medical bills! It should be covered under workers comp! Plus the judges car insurance should take care of the rest.
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Posted by 242194 on June 9, 2008 at 4:02 p.m.
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I also saw the headlines in the paper, the comment by Kaelin and heard the news reporters saying "the judge is okay"...
My first thought each time was "what about the gravely injured TxDOT employee?" My prayers are with him and HOPE that whatever punishment the Judge gets is equal to what the everyday person would get.
My son was towing a trailer, doing the speed limit and the trailer hit some "liquid"of some sort on the road. The trailer spun out my son for a moment landed up going in the opposite direction. He did not hit anyone or anything, but still got a ticket for almost $200 for "failure to control the vehicle".
Judge Banales did a WHOLE LOT MORE...he should get a REALLY BIG FINE and his insurance should pay all this innocent victim's bills...
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Posted by 699260 on June 9, 2008 at 4:28 p.m.
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Thank you so much!
Just a side note...My first husband called me Babydoll and my current husband is the one that "christened" me Sweetie...LOL!
Sweetie ;-)
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Posted by 707626 on June 9, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
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GOD you are soo hot!!!
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Posted by 707626 on June 9, 2008 at 4:31 p.m.
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I will call you "Muffin".
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Posted by 712987 on June 9, 2008 at 4:59 p.m.
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Wow, I did not know any of this. If you are telling the truth then all I can do is shake my head. I know there is always cover ups and if we the people do not know then it doesn't matter. If this is the judge's second hit to someone then maybe some eyes need to be opened before everybody raises cane about this.
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Posted by 712987 on June 9, 2008 at 5:02 p.m.
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Are you working on husband #3, Sweetie. =)
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Posted by 346709 on June 9, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
ITS ABOUT TIME THE CALLER-TIMES PRINTED SOMETHING ABOUT MR. GARCIA, RATHER THAN HOW JUDGE BANALES IS DOING. YOU WOULD THINK BANALES GOT THE WORST OF IT BY THE ATTENTION THE PAPER AND OTHER MEDIA ARE GIVING HIM.
NOTICE THE WORDING OF THE CALLER-TIMES "Martin Garcia, 34, was injured in a traffic accident involving 105th District Judge J. Manuel Banales last Thursday near the ramp connecting South Padre Island Drive and Interstate 37." WAS INJURED IN A "TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVOLVING 105TH DISTRICT JUDGE... NO HE WAS HIT AND INJURED BY VEHICLE DRIVEN BY BANALES!
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Posted by 245928 on June 9, 2008 at 6:08 p.m.
Available space, incomplete details, and presstime might have impacted the reporter's initial submission.
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Posted by 389468 on June 9, 2008 at 7:53 p.m.
Not even. This is the Caller-Times at its bets/worst.
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Posted by 713038 on June 9, 2008 at 10:12 p.m.
Allegedly:Darrell Barger, Defense Attorney who defends auto manufacturers has taken hold of the car involved in the motor vehicle hit on Martin Garcia and have put in Mikal Watts Lot where he stores his cars to sue manufacturers. The coverup continues, blame the car and not Banales and sue the car manufacturer so apparently the car is not inspected by DPS. Very strange. Investigators hot on their trail.. Be careful Barger and Banales. No one knows what type of blood was taken. That is apparently a lie. Every nurse and doctor in town knows that an alcohol specimen and a blood specimen for drugs can be done at Spohn within an hour. Nurses are talking that the tests were not even done.
allegedly Straight from Kaelins mouth: Kaelin calculated Banales going 91 mph. DPS GUYS TOOK MEASUREMENTS.
Don't cover up Banales.
accident scene: Allegedly Tires depressing thegrass right then and there. No attempt to stop or apply brakes. Hear us attorneys for Martin Garcia and family. Big car would have left skid or mudmarks. Nothing is there. Go take your own pictures and make sure your lawyers are not in cohoots with Barger and Banales. Do not let them sell you out.
MORE TO COME.
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Posted by 713050 on June 9, 2008 at 10:15 p.m.
sweetie, calm down, jeez...keep your muffins in your bag.
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Posted by 338518 on June 9, 2008 at 10:42 p.m.
Judge Banales is a good man. It is a horrible tragedy and I have been praying for the victim and his family. I can see clearly because I don't have any hate in my heart and realize how horrible this is for both sides. The sad thing is that most of you that are criticizing probably wouldn't be so concerned about the victim if he had been hit by another ordinary citizen.
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Posted by 713038 on June 10, 2008 at 12:08 a.m.
338518:Thanks Peggy. Good one.
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Posted by 713038 on June 10, 2008 at 12:14 a.m.
699260: Its wwwdot eldefenzordotblogspotdotcom
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 10:17 PM 0 comments
MORE NEWS DARRELL BARGER HELPING OUT BANALES LIKE HE HAS FOR 20 YEARS
Allegedly:
Darrell Barger, Defense Attorney who defends auto manufacturers has taken hold of the car involved in the motor vehicle hit on Martin Garcia and have put in Mikal Watts Lot where he stores his cars to sue manufacturers. The coverup continues, blame the car and not Banales and sue the car manufacturer so apparently the car is not inspected by DPS. Very strange. Investigators hot on their trail.. Be careful Barger and Banales. No one knows what type of blood was taken. That is apparently a lie. Every nurse and doctor in town knows that an alcohol specimen and a blood specimen for drugs can be done at Spohn within an hour. Nurses are talking that the tests were not even done.
allegedly Straight from Kaelins mouth: Kaelin calculated Banales going 91 mph. DPS GUYS TOOK MEASUREMENTS.
Don't cover up Banales.
accident scene: Allegedly Tires depressing thegrass right then and there. No attempt to stop or apply brakes. Hear us attorneys for Martin Garcia and family. Big car would have left skid or mudmarks. Nothing is there. Go take your own pictures and make sure your lawyers are not in cohoots with Barger and Banales. Do not let them sell you out.
MORE TO COME.
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 8:00 PM 2 comments
BANALES: ANOTHER NEAR MISS BY MAXIMUM MANUEL WHO'S DRIVERS LICENSE SHOULD BE REVOKED
VICTIM QUOTED FROM THE CALLER TIMES COMMENTS:
Posted by 319029 on June 6, 2008 at 5:22 p.m.Judge Banales, You may not remember me and I sure didn't know you outside of your "State Judge" license plates that morning on Alameda and Doddridge when you almost ran me over.Perhaps I can help you with your memory Judge Banales, I was starting to cross the street in the direction of Bank of America from Frost Bank when you made an illegal lane change from the through traffic lane to the turn lane, then ran the red light and almost hit me while I was in the crosswalk with a "WHITE CROSSWALK" light in my favor.You may not remember with all of this information since you sped around the corner chatting with who I assume was your wife. When I got home I told my wife the whole story of the guy with a mustache and judges license plates that almost hit me.I didn't know who you were until I saw your car on TV with the top cut open and you being carried away on a stretcher. If I were ever approached by law enforcement or an attorney I would be more than happy to relay my "experience" with your driving "under oath."In my brief contact with you that Saturday morning, I don't think you belong behind the wheel of a car and definitely not in a position of authority in our community. Yet you are a judge! Outrageous!I hope there is not another cover-up that is so common with investigations in Corpus Christi. My prayers are with that TEXDOT worker
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Sunday, June 8, 2008
WHERE IS THE TXDOT WITNESS
The TXDOT worker who flew out of the way. The Defenzor is trying to locate him. I hope he is not being pressured to help Banales out on this one. let's add it all up: missing lab reports, the car's fault, the witness being intimidated, maybe a big financial settlement for the family to be quiet and the injured man is in the works,(Like settlement in 1990), this spells him getting off but as they say, "You can beat the rap but you cannot beat the ride". Who is a betting man like me and Kenedeno who may say that he will not run in 2 years? He is pridefilled, perhaps he will. Time will tell how this unfolds. Meanwhile , El Defenzor continues to investigate.
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 11:55 PM 0 comments
BANALES MIRRORS WHAT COURT CLERK DID
She was charged with a felony for putting on makeup. Apparently he drives like a maniac according to his fellow parishioner on the Caller Blog and has hit a homeless mentally challenged man on August 20, 1990. He allegedly reported he was sleepy (where's the accountability and the drug screen). The mainstream media is personifying a vehicle so Banales doesn't take the rap: "The Car Slid" "The car hit a man" I imagine that the Cadillac talks as well and will break down on the stand and say, "It was me, not the judge!" More to come. Seriously, the Cadillac may talk: Where is the blackbox????
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BANALES STORY:read all posts but read this one saved in case Caller Times Pulls the Plug
IN CASE CALLER TIMES PULLS THE PLUG AGAIN, HERE ARE SAVED COMMENTS AND ARTICLE. YOU NEVER KNOW.
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Judge's car slams into transportation worker
Man on ventilator; Banales' injuries not life-threatening
George Gongora/Caller-Times Law enforcement officers inspect a car belonging to 105th District Court Judge J. Manuel Bañales on Thursday near the Interstate 37/Padre Island Drive interchange. Rescuers had to cut the roof and doors off the Cadillac DeVille to free Bañales, who, along with the transportation worker struck, was taken to the Christus Spohn Hospital Memorial.
A local judge's car hit a transportation department worker crouching near his truck about to fix a sign Thursday afternoon, sending the worker to the hospital in critical condition, police said.
A Texas Department of Transportation heavy-duty pickup with a cherry-picker lift was parked near a ramp connecting Padre Island Drive to southbound Interstate 37 when J. Manuel Bañales, 105th District Court judge and presiding judge of the Fifth Judicial Administrative District, entered the ramp. His gold Cadillac Deville slid off the pavement and struck the truck parked a few feet away on the grass.
Two workers had just pulled over to fix a small, directional black and yellow sign about 2:45 p.m., said police Capt. John Houston, when one worker spotted the Cadillac heading straight for the truck and jumped out of the way. Another worker, 34 years old, wasn't able to move.
"He was hit with the full force of the vehicle," Houston said. "He's injured head to toe."
That worker was rushed to Christus Spohn Hospital Memorial with life-threatening injuries. Late Thursday he was in emergency surgery and on a ventilator. Bañales' injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, police said. He was taken to the same hospital.
The ramp was closed until about 6 p.m. as Corpus Christi police and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers cataloged the accident.
Houston said officers responded to the accident just like any other of the same severity, and state troopers were called in to help re-create the accident.
It wasn't clear Thursday afternoon how fast the Cadillac was going or what caused the accident, Houston said.
The Cadillac came to rest in the wrong direction, with its roof and doors removed with the Jaws of Life. The truck was some 50 yards away, pushed halfway up an embankment to another ramp by the force of impact.
As officers combed the road and car, a yellow grate from the pickup with three orange cones and a water cooler sat a few feet away from the car's front bumper. The worker who jumped out of the way was just about to set up the cones when the car struck, a transportation department spokesman said.
Bañales has been a district judge for 21 years. As presiding judge of the Fifth Judicial Administrative District, he assigns judges to cases when the regular judge is unavailable.
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Posted by 389468 on June 6, 2008 at 5:04 a.m.
How horrible!Was alcohol involved?
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Posted by 232854 on June 6, 2008 at 5:57 a.m.
was he drinking, thats the first question everyone else is asked.........
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Posted by 401467 on June 6, 2008 at 6:10 a.m.
He'll probably show up for court. He loves to send people to prison for drinking.
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Posted by 712045 on June 6, 2008 at 6:26 a.m.
First, prayers for the young man seriously injured. May God be with him and his family. Second, I am glad Banales was not seriously injured but I wonder if Banales was speeding or perhaps on his cell phone and not paying attention. I hope DPS does a full investigation and does not form a biased opinion based on the fact that he is a judge.
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Posted by 240803 on June 6, 2008 at 6:30 a.m.
My prayers for the injured state employee and his family.
All you people care about is for the judge to be intoxicated.I can't believe the heartless and non compassionate souls that exist in this world.
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Posted by 449075 on June 6, 2008 at 6:33 a.m.
Being a judge should be secondary in this situation. He is not in control of the investigation. I hope he was not on his cell phone, maybe this is a good example of what happens when you try to multitask while driving. May God be with the injuried man and his family. A full investigation should be performed and being a judge is no excuse for failure to CONTROL you vehicle.
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Posted by 412890 on June 6, 2008 at 6:35 a.m.
sounds like one of our law biding officials was carring some excess speed going into that ramp. He had to have to knock that TDOT truck the distance TV news said.
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Posted by 389468 on June 6, 2008 at 6:35 a.m.
We don't know if alcohol was involved or if the Judge was preoccupied or if it was merely a bad patch of road, but it's not beyond the real of possibilities for two types of justice in Nueces County . . . Bryan Smith? Mauricio Cellis?Let's just hope a REAL investigation takes place and that the public is informed, both these men are public servants.
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Posted by 711681 on June 6, 2008 at 6:37 a.m.
I can't guess on whether or not he was drinking, but in my estimation: Judge Banales was probably speeding. In order for a mid-size car to send a much larger parked truck "approximately 50 yards" and "up an embankment" after impact, I would assume a high rate of speed. I would guess since he's on a ramp with advisory speeds (probably at 40MPH), that he was going much faster than that and that's how he also probably lost control.
I wish the report would state which ramp exactly Judge Banales was entering. There's one flyover ramp that heads towards Calallen and another ramp that heads towards Downtown. I'd like to know where the TxDOT truck was parked, and where Banales veered off the pavement.
I saw the accident yesterday when I was leaving work, and it looked horrible. The entire roof of the mid-size car was destroyed, and I was thinking that driver was seriously injured or killed.
My prayers go out to the TxDOT worker,. I hope he recovers fully. I also hope Judge Banales is doing well.
Curtis Rock
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Posted by 259150 on June 6, 2008 at 6:51 a.m.
Maybe now the Judge will know that accidents CAN happen. Hope the TxDot workers pulls out of this with no long-term effects. Because of the media attention I'm sure the Judge will be citing for "failure to control" his vehicle and/or "driver inattention".
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Posted by 240803 on June 6, 2008 at 6:59 a.m.
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I believe sending people to prison for drinking is Judge Banales job. If they don't get punished then it's the "judges are too soft on criminals" complaint.Wheather he loves to send people to prison I would'nt know.
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Posted by 233106 on June 6, 2008 at 7:11 a.m.
37 accidents now in the past 15 months for county employees?
Sounds reckless. Will a full investigation checking for drugs and alcohol be done?
Wasn't there a court manager a few years ago charged with a felony because of a cell phone and an accident?
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Posted by 239123 on June 6, 2008 at 7:25 a.m.
Post 233106, I believe it was because of make up. She was putting on her makeup that caused an accident.
My prayers go out to the TXDot employee. Also to Judge Banales.
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Posted by 240803 on June 6, 2008 at 7:39 a.m.
Yes, accidents do happen. However when a person makes the choice to get in the drivers seat of a vehicle, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs then thats no accident.I am sure for all of you anxiously awaiting toxicology reports on the judge, maybe you won't be disappointed. Seems some of you are wishing for the worst
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Posted by 240354 on June 6, 2008 at 7:44 a.m.
so many of you jump to conclusions on what happend. maybe you should be out there doing the investigation. Maybe he had a heart attack and lost control? you never know, but so many of you are sure that it was alcohol related. your minds are filled with so much negativity and so many people hate to live here because of you.
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Posted by 246492 on June 6, 2008 at 7:46 a.m.
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Well said and painfully true.
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Posted by 389468 on June 6, 2008 at 7:50 a.m.
We weren't the ones driving the car.We weren't the ones who hit that poor TXDOT worker.
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Posted by 245928 on June 6, 2008 at 7:52 a.m.
omg, bloggeristas !!! Posting privileges removed yesterday have been restored and here we go with speculations, such as faulty tires on the Cadillac. Sheesh, to survive after being slammed that hard and trapped that badly. God bless the TxDOT employee and Judge Banales and all the families and friends.
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Posted by 699448 on June 6, 2008 at 8:06 a.m.
My prayers go out to Judge Banales AND the TXDOT worker as well as their families.
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Posted by 592398 on June 6, 2008 at 8:12 a.m.
May God be with all involved. I am sure that Judge Banales and his family feel horrible. Come on folks, accidents happen and we have no idea why this one happened.
Maybe he was headed back to work, maybe this or maybe that, but lets wait until the investigation is done.
My son went to school with his daugter and I personally think Judge Banales is a awesome individual. And no I am not hispanic so don't go there. He was very involved with his kids and I think as a judge he is fair.
Keeping everyone involved in my prayers.
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Posted by 699733 on June 6, 2008 at 8:16 a.m.
Some of you all are so stupid. Judge Banales is a fair judge and you all need to give him the benefit of the doubt. He could have been having trouble breathing, having a heart attack or even having a stroke. You all don't know that but you all are just assuming that he was drunk. Instead of being so narrowed minded you all should pray for the TXDOT worker and for Judge Banales as we don't know what actually happened. My prayers got out to Judge Banales and for the TXDOT worker and the families.
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Posted by 233517 on June 6, 2008 at 8:17 a.m.
I like Judge Banales.I wish this young TX Dot worker well and hopefully a full and speedy recovery.Maybe the Judge just lost control of his car when he noticed the parked vehicle. Did anyone ever think about that? Remember, Banales is the Judge who is trying to keep your kids safe from sex offenders, so before you go bashing him without knowing the facts, remember, he is a good judge.
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Posted by 263127 on June 6, 2008 at 8:18 a.m.
Surely authorities administered a breathilizer test to theJudge to allay any future questions by the public about his sobriety. There is no question that a high rate of speed was involved, and there are strict laws regarding caution in work or construction zones. The Judge clearly was the at-fault party to the accident. Judges and Law Enforcement are held to a higher standard than those they serve, so the public will expect a thorough and fair review of his case. In the meantime our wish is for a full and complete recovery by both parties. God be with them.
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Posted by 238309 on June 6, 2008 at 8:20 a.m.
Time to retire; in jail, maybe?
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Posted by 712812 on June 6, 2008 at 8:26 a.m.
i hope judge banales ok. what bothers me is how the news reported the story. to me, it seems the main part of the story was all about judge banales being in a car accident. the story should focus on the fact that a person (txdot worker) was almost killed. my heart goes out to the worker's family. it seems that the judge was driving at an unsafe speed. judge banales will have to live the rest of his life knowing he almost killed someone....and that is heavy.
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Posted by 237538 on June 6, 2008 at 8:28 a.m.
this is pompous judge..it is mandatory to DPS to take a blood draw if there is a death or possiblity of a death in an auto accident..lets see fit they did.
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Posted by 235683 on June 6, 2008 at 8:34 a.m.
I'm just suprised some of you even know how to turn on a computer...
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Posted by 235519 on June 6, 2008 at 8:34 a.m.
Many of the above comments indeed have merit, BUT lest we forget, Judge Banales and the gentleman clinging on to life are both sons, brothers, husbands and I know the Judge is a Father, we as fellow humans should be less critical and opiniated if we are unfamiliar with the entire situation.
Please be more considerate in comments made.In the interim, pray for their recovery.
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Posted by 700159 on June 6, 2008 at 8:37 a.m.
My prayers for the TX Dot worker and his family as well as Judge Banales. I can only imagine how he must feel. I will keep everyone affected by this in my prayers.
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Posted by 245407 on June 6, 2008 at 8:49 a.m.
Judge Banales is a respected Lawyer, and Judge.
He is not immune from any investigation, HE WOULD BE THE FIRST TO REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION INTO HIS ACTIONS.
I very seriously doubt alcohol was involved, knowing the judge the way I do.
As for the Tx DOT worker, MY DEEPEST PRAYERS FOR YOUR SAFE AND FULL RECOVERY !
SOMETIMES ACCIDENTS HAPPEN, SOMETIMES BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE, WE SHOULD NOT BE SO QUICK TO BLAME OR LAY BLAME, OR ASSUME THE WORSE.
PRAYERS TO ALL OF THE FAMILY MEMBERS INVOLVED.
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Posted by 269677 on June 6, 2008 at 8:52 a.m.
You do not hear anything about a ticket or any charges? If this was anyone other than a judge. At least failure to maintain control. But nothing.
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Posted by 711504 on June 6, 2008 at 8:53 a.m.
My prayers are with both the Judge and the worker.
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Posted by 241503 on June 6, 2008 at 8:54 a.m.
"A Texas Department of Transportation heavy-duty pickup with a cherry-picker lift was parked near a ramp ...The truck was some 50 yards away, pushed halfway up an embankment to another ramp by the force of impact."
COME ON! Banales must have been doing a very very high rate of speed to cause a heavy duty CHERRY PICKER truck to be PUSHED HALFWAY UP AN EMBANKMENT!
If the TxDot worker dies, Judge Banales needs to go to prison for vehicular manslaughter. He needs to at least step down and serve some jail time for what he has done so far. I sincerely hope this investigation is not muddied by politicians trying to protect him.
I don't know the man but I do want to see justice service equally with the same veracity he used while being a district court judge. I'm tired of seeing local 'politicos' get a slap on the hand for serious crimes while regular folks like us get the book thrown at us. Judge Banales had a strong reputation for throwning books.
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Posted by 708377 on June 6, 2008 at 8:56 a.m.
Does anyone know if it had been raining in this area yesterday afternoon? It rained on I37 and towards Calallen yesterday afternoon, but I don't know if it rained closer to town. If it did, those ramps would have been filled with oil and extremely slick. Those ramps are death traps after just a little bit of rain. If he took that turn a little to fast he would have went out of control, which is what looks like happened. No One has said that he was drunk or that alchol was involved at all so let's let the police do their job and not speculate.
To the TXDot worker...My prayers are with you and your family! Get well soon...
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Posted by 351711 on June 6, 2008 at 8:58 a.m.
I heard that the sherrif seemed more concerned about the Judge condition then the poor Gentleman that got hit...... according to the interview they had yesterday.... I didn't see it, but heard about it from more than one person. If that is true, how sad.
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Posted by 712040 on June 6, 2008 at 8:58 a.m.
I think Judge Banales is a good and honest man. If he had suffered a heart attack or stroke (as some have posted) I am sure the news would be all over it. Judge Banales has a lot of integrity and I seriously doubt he would jeopardize his life and the life of others by drinking and driving.
What I have seen many, many times by CC drivers is they are going so fast down SPID, talking on cell phones, eating, etc., that they almost pass the exit ramp and suddenly veer across several lanes to get to the exit. Maybe the Judge was distracted and suddenly realized that was his exit. Excessive speed was obviously a contributing factor.
Either way, instead of assuming (which I am guilty of) let's just pray together as a community for the TXDOT worker and his family. He was just out there doing his job making an honest living. SLOW DOWN people. Life is too short.
I for one will pray a rosary this morning for all parties involved. Anyone want to join me?
Mike
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Posted by 351711 on June 6, 2008 at 9:03 a.m.
Our hearts go out to the Victims and their Familys and to the Judges Family as well, hoping a speedy recovery for all.
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Posted by 240926 on June 6, 2008 at 9:12 a.m.
WELL, LET'S JUST HANG THE JUDGE BY HIS THUMBS AND BEAT HIM. I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW SMALL MINDED SOME OF YOU THUGS ARE. JUST BECAUSE YOU DRIVE DRUNK AND UNDER THE INFLUENCE DOES NOT MEAN THE JUDGE WOULD. I'M SORRY THE DOT GUY GOT HIT, BUT I FEEL QUITE SURE THE JUDGE IS QUITE UPSET ABOUT IT TOO. GIVE THE JUDGE A CHANCE. YOU PEOPLE JUST LOVE TO HOPE FOR THE WORST FOR ANYONE IN AUTHORITY. HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE PERFECT???????
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Posted by 707340 on June 6, 2008 at 9:15 a.m.
"there are strict laws regarding caution in work or construction zones."Yes in construction zones.But this was not a construction zone.This was a broken (for lack of a better term) sign in need of repair.They had not even been there long enough to place the cones.
As for not hearing anything about charges or tickets, shouldn't we be concerned about everyone's well being rather than focusing on fault at this moment?
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Posted by 329691 on June 6, 2008 at 9:22 a.m.
Let's show a little more compassion for the victim in the hospital. Heaven knows how long he will be laid up as for the judge he's banged up but he'll recover, buy a new car and go to work. Will the victim recover? What about his family?
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Posted by 374265 on June 6, 2008 at 9:25 a.m.
He will probably get away with it, and in the meantime, that TxDOT worker will never be the same, if he lives.
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Posted by 323020 on June 6, 2008 at 9:26 a.m.
It 's obvious that the cause was failure to control speed,but they indicate they are unable to determine the cause. He'll probably get away with losing a few hours of vacation time like the police chief.
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Posted by 442726 on June 6, 2008 at 9:27 a.m.
I am a friend of the worker and his family. It seems there is so much more concern about the judge, whose injuries were not life threatening, than for the person fighting for his life in the hospital. My heart and prayers go out to my friend and his family.
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Posted by 240803 on June 6, 2008 at 9:27 a.m.
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I've heard alot of things too, that does not make them true. We don't know about Sherrif Kaelin's concerns or feelings from what we hear.
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Posted by 240593 on June 6, 2008 at 9:36 a.m.
there is so much animosity on here for judge banales.... i take it that most of you all have had a loved one or yourself, perhaps, sentenced by this judge!!!
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Posted by 231171 on June 6, 2008 at 9:39 a.m.
Prayers to all involved-it sounds like the judge is going to be ok and hopefully the TxDot worker can somehow pull through.
As for that area, like many others in this city, people drive like "bats outta hell"-so I am not surprised that this has happened and am surprised that it doesn't happen more often. CCPD, who I usually support, never seems to catch the fools who fly around the city at 95 mph in a 30 mph hour zone. Obviously, there is a reason that we don't see more officers on the streets, and that needs to be fixed.
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Posted by 272666 on June 6, 2008 at 9:40 a.m.
I never heard so much bull in my life as in these comments, you and I all know there is going to be a white wash and will be made to go away its called " executive privilege"
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Posted by 592398 on June 6, 2008 at 9:41 a.m.
Please wait for the investagation to be complete. No one knows what happened, maybe there was a slick spot on the highway, maybe something had spilled out of a tanker, who knows. If he did hit a slick spot and then lost control, the speed of his car could have increased at that point.
Obviously he has angered quite a few in this town.
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Posted by 712985 on June 6, 2008 at 9:45 a.m.
WHY DIDNT THEY STICK HIM WITH A NEEDLE AND DRAW BLOOD FROM HIM? THEY WOULD HAVE DONE THAT TO ANYONE ELSE.
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Posted by 711235 on June 6, 2008 at 9:48 a.m.
in response to 592398
when you hit a slick spot you don't speed up, you can't slow down, but you don't accelerate fast enought to move a large truck 50 yards.
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Posted by 712631 on June 6, 2008 at 9:51 a.m.
in response to 592398
i agree.. let's wait before we assume. hope the txdot worker pulls through.
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Posted by 425944 on June 6, 2008 at 9:52 a.m.
in response to 351711
How sad of you to spread gossip and rumors that are not true. Maybe you are Mr. Flores himself?
Sheriff Jim Kaelin is adamantly AGAINST drunk driving by ANYONE. He would never try to cover up anything.
He is just as concerned for the seriously injured Tx Dot worker as he is for Mr. Banales.
Nice try for you to try to discredit the Sheriff in all of this.
After all, .....it is an election year isn't it?
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Posted by 712985 on June 6, 2008 at 9:54 a.m.
in response to 592398
yea dude, what are you smokin' . if im going 30 mph and i hit a "slick spot", my car does NOT speed up. dont you know anything about physics?
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Posted by 463263 on June 6, 2008 at 9:54 a.m.
This same stuff happens to all stories posted here by CCT... Everybody assumes something in some way or another about the story, but now it's the judge involved and it's all wrong?
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Posted by 705049 on June 6, 2008 at 9:56 a.m.
I feel sorry for the worker. As far as any legal action against the judge, all the lawyers and judges in our legal systems are buddies. They act like they hate each other in court but they'll be sharing a pizza at lunch. Odds are the judge will get off easy.
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Posted by 409842 on June 6, 2008 at 10:01 a.m.
prayers to the txdot worker
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Posted by 712987 on June 6, 2008 at 10:02 a.m.
in response to 351711
I thought we could not spread lies on here? What you just did is just as bad as the National Inquirer.
Two people were involved in a horrible accident. None of us know the details.
The picture of the judge's car looked scary. I am surprised he survived. As for the TXdot worker, I am hoping he is able to come out of this and have a full recovery.
Does the TXdot worker have children? If so, can you imagine what they are going through? Not only that, what about his parents or other members of his family?
What about the judge? I know he has a family. They are probably worried about both parties. The pain to see a loved one lying in a hospital bed after something traumatic may go away but it will stay with you forever.
Have some sympathy for both worker and judge. Hope for the best out of both of them.
Caller Times, do you have any more details concerning this accident? Please hurry and update before this blog is filled with gossip and rumors.
My thoughts and prayers go out to both families as they go through this.
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Posted by 409842 on June 6, 2008 at 10:02 a.m.
the judge was on a panel at the federal courthouse yesterday...the discussion was to start at 4 p.m...the accident happened at 3:20...wonder if he was rushing to the panel.
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Posted by 425944 on June 6, 2008 at 10:06 a.m.
in response to 409842
If the accident happened at 3:20, and he didn't have to be at the Federal Courthouse till 4.....then that would have allowed him plenty of time. (there would have been no need to rush)
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Posted by 712985 on June 6, 2008 at 10:07 a.m.
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yea it was 3:20, he had one hour to make it to the pow-wow.
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Posted by 239123 on June 6, 2008 at 10:07 a.m.
post 329691 No it wasn't a closet thing. It was in the news. It happened maybe in the late 90s. I don't remember the name of the female. Maybe someone else remembers that accident.
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Posted by 452408 on June 6, 2008 at 10:09 a.m.
First and foremost...I pray for both parties, family, and friends and for a speedy recovery for both men.
For all of you who think the book should be thrown at the Judge or that think he will get away with it just because of his standing in the community...I can almost guarantee that since the Judge probably has no prior record (he wouldn't be a Judge if he did), and if he is guilty of anything other than failure to control speed, then he will be granted probation. So all of hoping for prison keep dreaming. And that outcome would have nothing to do with his standing in the community. There was a lady on probation in San Patricio County (where I work) who has killed 3 people at two different times for drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs and has been granted probation. Only after she tested positive for drugs was her probation revoked and sentenced to prison.
I hope none of you ever make a mistake this great. Because I don't want hear you ask "please don't send me to prison, it was the first time I ever screwed up". I hope the book gets thrown at you. It is unbelieveable how inconsiderate and rude people are. Next thing you know someone is going to assume the TxDot worker jumped in front of the Judge in order to be able to file a lawsuit.
Every single one of you on here crucifying the judge is nothing short of pathetic...and I don't even know the man.
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Posted by 707647 on June 6, 2008 at 10:11 a.m.
Hope the TxDOT worker pulls thru. My prayers go out to them and their family.
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Posted by 232885 on June 6, 2008 at 10:18 a.m.
Those fly-overs going both ways from SPID are accidents waiting to happen. There have been so many accidents on those exits that have resulted in serious life long injury. You know maybe it was just an accident, maybe he was going a little fast, BUT how many of you can say that you haven't done the same thing at some point and time? I for one hope that all parties involved will pull through this.Judge Banales is a good man and like other posters have said, he is a very good family man that believes in what he does as a judge. I am not a supporter of his wifes political position, but they are both decent folk. Some of you people have such a blood lust and hope that the worst is true. You people frighten me more than any political officer ever could. God Bless the Banales family and the family of the TxDOT worker
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Posted by 372756 on June 6, 2008 at 10:18 a.m.
I think the people on here writinng mean things about the judge are prolly people who have been sentenced by him or have family members who have been sentenced by him. Isn't everyone always complaining about how unfair the system is and how lax the judges are? Now you are slamming him for being too harsh? Is there no pleasing you people? Of course not, cause people love to have something to complain about. I agree with the bloggers who say maybe he did have problems breathing or was in the midst of a stroke. Also he is the one trying to keep our children safe so defintely kudos to him! As for the TXDOT worker, I sure do hope he gets better and my prayers are with him and his family.
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Posted by 712987 on June 6, 2008 at 10:19 a.m.
Some people get great satisfaction of bringing others down to their own levels.
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Posted by 711114 on June 6, 2008 at 10:31 a.m.
I do believe that newspapers generally have an obligation to investigate any elected official. This is particularly true when an elected Judge poses as being strict on law and order. For example, was there any recent police report or incidents of this elected official? Or, was this official involved in any previous auto accidents in suspicious circumstances wherein someone was seriously hurt by this man? I would very much appreciate any informative article dealing with these issues.
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Posted by 712710 on June 6, 2008 at 10:38 a.m.
My prayers go out to the city employee and Judge Banales. I hope everyone involved pulls through. What a terrible accident.
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Posted by 376065 on June 6, 2008 at 10:40 a.m.
Is this the judge married to Peggy Banales?? The Peggy Banales with the magic funds transfer account??? Poor TXDoT worker. This will be one more coverup to help the priviledged politico class in Corpus Christi.
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Posted by 235933 on June 6, 2008 at 10:51 a.m.
All you people who speed and disregard other's safty, let this be a lesson to you. Tailgating, speeding, weaving in and out of traffic just so you can get some place faster in 2 minutes just is simply not worth it.
SLOW DOWN!!!
Now the county gets ANOTHER tic on the tally sheet for a motor vehicle accident...
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Posted by 274667 on June 6, 2008 at 10:58 a.m.
He was probably mad that the money was going toward hiway maintenance rather than building him another $130,000 office!!!
I know that sounds horrible, but hey!!! He deserves it as far as the tax payers are concerned. What goes around comes around. Unfortunatly a low paid laborer had to pay the price once again.
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Posted by 712985 on June 6, 2008 at 10:58 a.m.
in response to 235933
we dont need to slow down, you need to move out of the fast lane, GET OUT OF THE WAY!!
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Posted by 274667 on June 6, 2008 at 11:08 a.m.
Let's be honost about all this.
Had the worker hit Banales as he was crossing the street at the court house, he would have been whisked off to jail immediatly. There would be NO investigation. The worker would have been brought up on charges, jailed, sentenced and hung within 48 hours. Not to mention the civil suits that would then hit him that would cost him his home, cars, job and future.
Just a thought...
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Posted by 712985 on June 6, 2008 at 11:10 a.m.
two things dont make sense to me. #1) THE CADILLAC SLID OFF THE PAVEMENT.#2) THE TRUCK TRAVELED 50 YRDS.
1: when was the last time you saw a car just slide off pavement?a) in the snowb) in the rainneither was the case in this situation.
2: do you know how far 50 yrds is???? that id half a football field!! the truck probably weighs twice what the caddy does with all that equipment on it.
the judge was in WAY to big a hurry.he should be punished.
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Posted by 709587 on June 6, 2008 at 11:11 a.m.
My prayers go out to that young man and his family , also to the judge, you know, i hear many talk bad about judge banales, but you know what , hes not a bad person , he is looking out for our children , and if hes hard its cause hes protecting us,and he is fair. I believe that he doesnt mean any harm hes doing his job, and this is not about his work , its about the accident and prayfully everything will be ok, God Bless to you all and your familys.
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Posted by 329691 on June 6, 2008 at 11:11 a.m.
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Ooookay, I get! Thanks for clearing that out. It's one of those social diseases and on the bench he looks like he couldn't hurt a fly and dangerous behind the wheel, too!! He needs to go to driving classes along with the other county employees.
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Posted by 342632 on June 6, 2008 at 11:15 a.m.
i just hope that the police officials do their jobs the way they should and handle this situation the way it should be handled and not any differently because of one person being a judge.
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Posted by 376065 on June 6, 2008 at 11:24 a.m.
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The judge may very well do his job great, but I am one voter who will not forget his wife and her "funny accounting methods" for funding an overpriced remodeling of his office. It is that sense of "entitlement" that makes me angry and should anger every tax paying citizen in Nueces County.
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Posted by 373365 on June 6, 2008 at 11:24 a.m.
It seems like everyone is assuming alcohol or cell phone use is at fault. Everyone apparently understands these hazards, but I constantly am avoiding collisions from people I see are using their cell phone and driving, and can only guess at the alcohol use. If we know and understand these problems, why are they so common?
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Posted by 712993 on June 6, 2008 at 11:25 a.m.
This judge is something. He hits a worker that gets paid a fraction of what he himself makes and probably will forget about it in a few days. That's the way he appears to be, constantly sentencing people with little regards to the entire situation only to build a name for himself as the meanest judge in Corpus. Why? He deserves no leniency and should have a permanent mark on his record. I don't care how you look at it, he was at fault. There is know faulty roads or misunderstood signs that I have ever seen or heard of before. Let's see who plays the corpus christi people as fools and tries to make this seem like the judge is oh so innocent. I hope that you get the same attitude and judgment that you subject the people that make mistakes get, because yea your not God and some mistakes can be learned without the harsh punishment that you put forth on the people.
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Posted by 712992 on June 6, 2008 at 11:34 a.m.
Everyone's making this thing so big because of who is involved. Putting identities aside, let's not forget there is a person clinging to life through no fault of his own. And the second person who caused is in far better shape than the first. I take that exit ramp daily, and I believe that to lose control in that area you must be going at an excessive speed or you are not capable of fully controlling your vehicle on curves. In either case, the driver is at fault for any loss of control. The area did not receive any rain prior, so that can be ruled out. If perhaps there was a slick spot for whatever reason, the driver should be attentive and adjust accordingly. if the driver suffered some sort of episode suchas a heart attack, etc., should there not have been warning signs to cause him to pull over and call for help?As I said I drive through there daily, and saw the accident shortly after it happened. My opinion is that the driver is at fault to some degree and if his inability to control his vehicle was caused by alcohol, or drugs, that that is just wrong.He should be held accountable for his actions acording to the circumtances in which it all happened.I hope the worker comes out okay. I hope the same for the driver as I believe he will be. In any case this will be something to carry on his conscience for the rest of his life.
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Posted by 709587 on June 6, 2008 at 11:36 a.m.
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I understand your concern of his wife spending, but the whole issue is not his other half, its the accident that happened, and we just need to pray that everyone is gonna be ok, and pray for them and there families.
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Posted by 712993 on June 6, 2008 at 11:45 a.m.
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Give me a break, he is not trying to protect our people. He is trying to protect a certain kind of people.. That money he spent on his over priced office came at some one losing there freedoms price. I wonder who he sentenced to get his hands on the money to make his office. He is not diplomatic by any means. He is however using his wrath of punishment to strike fear in your behind to be kissing up like that.
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Posted by 376065 on June 6, 2008 at 11:57 a.m.
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I sincerely pray that everyone gets well and resumes their life as before; I just don't want to see this driver (Judge Banales) get any preferential treatment because of his community status. Like the paper said, the Judge is not hurt badly, so why did he lose control of that 6000 pound vehicle he drives and why was he is such a hurry? Failure to control speed, for sure.
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Posted by 709952 on June 6, 2008 at 12:06 p.m.
Is this the same righteous judge (judge Bananas) that makes sex offenders put signs in their front yards? Wonder what they think right now. Did you see his car after the accident? I agree with post 712985, but since he's a judge I'm sure everything is in motion to get him off the hook. I'm sure there're a lot of people willing to do him a favor right now in case they end up in his court room.
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Posted by 711318 on June 6, 2008 at 12:12 p.m.
I'll probably be banned by the editor for this one, but here goes.....
The appearance of any special interest or privilege in this case is most important. From the first instant it was reported, this was not the case. Mysteriously, this website closed down comments on this article. Go ahead and write an explanation, but it's too late.Conclusion is that it was a petty attempt to abridge free speech.The one local TV news channel that I watched last night, Channel 6, placed this story in third or fourth place, behind a home burglary, with skewed emphasis on the condition of the judge, including the skewed interview with the Sheriff. We could use some pointers from the Soviet's on this type of media manipulation, because these attempts yesterday were amatuer .
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Posted by 267132 on June 6, 2008 at 12:26 p.m.
Notice the headlines? The judge's CAR hit the transportation worker, not the Judge.
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Posted by 711114 on June 6, 2008 at 12:37 p.m.
I would believe that Channel 6 would put this story third or fourth. If an ordinary citizen is accused of a crime they will try to put inflammatory, untrue and prejudicial stories about them and do everything to prevent them from getting a fair trial. Channel 6 News is like fantasy and science fiction broadcast as truth.
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Posted by 330770 on June 6, 2008 at 1:08 p.m.
Isn't this the guy who's wife, Peggy Banales, just voted her husband some $$$ so that he could get a new office off the taxpayer's back. What kind of integrity are you talking about? He gets a six figure salary as District Judge plus a salary for his 5th region duties, his wife gets a nice fat salary thanks to the raise she voted for herself and then they have the gall to take money from the poor people in Annaville and Calallen. Judge Banales is NOT a fair judge. Anyone who practices law in his Court knows that he is state oriented -- Judges should perform judicial duties without bias or prejudice. A judge who manifests bias on any basis in a proceeding impairs the fairness of the proceeding and brings the judiciary into disrepute. Banales has passed judgment in Court for 21 years. Not only people who are brought before his Court but also people who don't agree with him. People in Corpus do not speak their minds for some reason. They do not or can not say what they really mean. He has the power and he knows it and I think people are afraid of him.We must hold these Judges to a higher standard for they are the ones that sit and Judge you and me for this same kind of incident. He would not hesitate for one second to put you behind bars if the shoe were on the other foot. Why are people making excuses for him. It was an accident only because Banales CHOSE to speed, talk on his cell phone or become distracted. He didn't have a heart attack, that is some excuse someone wants us to believe. He must accept responsiblity for HIS ACTION.I too thought Sheriff Kaelin only talked and showed concern with Banales. He did not even mention the poor injured TxDot worker. I feel the preferential treatment already starting. Who gets a visit from the Sheriff when they're involved in an accident. Do you? Sounds like a cover up already starting.My prayers go out to the worker and his family -- you know he's a goverment employee too.
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Posted by 416377 on June 6, 2008 at 1:10 p.m.
how about mrs. peggy give all that extra taxpayer's money she has put aside to fix the judge's office and now help the victim and his family through this tough time. Makes sence.
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Posted by 399225 on June 6, 2008 at 1:21 p.m.
Was Jim Kaelin driving the car or was he the guy that got hit? Why do we blame the Sheriff for every incident in this county? He was not involved. Get a life. Your candidate lost.
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Posted by 338518 on June 6, 2008 at 1:46 p.m.
Judge Banales would be the first to expect that the appropriate procedures be followed in the investigation. He is strict but fair and seems to strive to do the RIGHT thing in everything he does. I have so much respect for this man. He has more integrity than any of you negative bloggers could ever have. I won't give the negativity any more attention. I'm sure that he and his family are devastated over this tragic event. I am so sad for the victim and his family and have them all in my prayers and I'm willing to bet, so does the Banales family.
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Posted by 449075 on June 6, 2008 at 1:56 p.m.
Banales was drunk with power. Now let us see if the law works on people that do not control their vehicle.
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Posted by 248197 on June 6, 2008 at 2:04 p.m.
Notice the headlines? The judge's CAR hit the transportation worker, not the Judge.--Stop trying to over analyze the headline. That's probably how I would title it too and I don't even care about the Judge.
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Posted by 233198 on June 6, 2008 at 2:16 p.m.
OMG: The ignorance and small minds of some of you people...you have no idea what happened and are already throwing stones at the Judge...simply because he is a Judge....thugs....pfft.....get a life.
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Posted by 329691 on June 6, 2008 at 2:29 p.m.
The injured worker must be in real bad shape since he will be transferred to San Antonio according to an update. Hopefully the judge will have the decency to inquire or visit this poor man. Yeah! there is alot of concern about the judge forget about the worker who's on lifesupport. Why do they have to mention the judge's car model? Cadillac Deville/Camry/Jeep who cares what he drove, his car did the injuries. He better prepare himself for a lawsuit. Could be in his own courtroom. And those of you who are so concerned about all these negative blogs, it's called Freedom of Speech. Don't login!!
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Posted by 236373 on June 6, 2008 at 2:34 p.m.
I heard he was on his wa y to Taqueria Garibaldi to catch the before dinner special.
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Posted by 248197 on June 6, 2008 at 2:44 p.m.
They always mention the types of cars in incidents like these. Don't over analyze it.
And for goodness sakes, these are not blogs, these are just comments! A blog is different.
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Posted by 712998 on June 6, 2008 at 2:44 p.m.
My prayers go out to the TxDOT worker, Judge Banales, & both of their families.
Instead of thinking the worst possible outcomes, we should all pray for the best in both recoveries!
Also, we all should keep in mind accidents do happen, and knowing the Banales family, I know they all feel terrible for the accident that has occured. So out of respect, no one should express negative feelings towards the family during this time of suffering. Put yourself in his shoes, no way would this be an easy ordeal to cope with. Just think, if you were laying in a hospital bed with this accident weighing on your shoulders, you too would be looking for positive support!
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Posted by 233198 on June 6, 2008 at 2:45 p.m.
248197 haha you tell'em.
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Posted by 444846 on June 6, 2008 at 2:58 p.m.
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Maybe, the judge was rushing home, after seeing you at your home. And thats why he was speeding. Maybe you need to get a grip.
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Posted by 699733 on June 6, 2008 at 3:16 p.m.
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You are being very judgemental. Why don't you wait and see what the police find out in their investigation. After reading what might have happened, I think speed was the factor but we don't know for sure. Let us just wait and see and pray for both victims. I am sure the family of Judge Banales feel bad for the other victirm and his family. So, let us be nice about this and quit being so ugly about what might have happened. THIS IS WHY THEY ARE CALLED ACCIDENTS. Let us all pray that we are never in accidents.
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Posted by 711114 on June 6, 2008 at 3:39 p.m.
How many "accidents" is Judge Banales entitled to be involved in before he is held accountable for his actions? I believe this is the second serious very questionable "accident" wherein someone was seriously hurt.
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Posted by 704748 on June 6, 2008 at 4:35 p.m.
hummm............how interesting. I just wonder, how is this going to get covered up???
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Posted by 703769 on June 6, 2008 at 4:59 p.m.
he's a judge, trust me he will get out of this with no pain ($)
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Posted by 319029 on June 6, 2008 at 5:22 p.m.
Judge Banales, You may not remember me and I sure didn't know you outside of your "State Judge" license plates that morning on Alameda and Doddridge when you almost ran me over.
Perhaps I can help you with your memory Judge Banales, I was starting to cross the street in the direction of Bank of America from Frost Bank when you made an illegal lane change from the through traffic lane to the turn lane, then ran the red light and almost hit me while I was in the crosswalk with a "WHITE CROSSWALK" light in my favor.
You may not remember with all of this information since you sped around the corner chatting with who I assume was your wife. When I got home I told my wife the whole story of the guy with a mustache and judges license plates that almost hit me.
I didn't know who you were until I saw your car on TV with the top cut open and you being carried away on a stretcher. If I were ever approached by law enforcement or an attorney I would be more than happy to relay my "experience" with your driving "under oath."
In my brief contact with you that Saturday morning, I don't think you belong behind the wheel of a car and definitely not in a position of authority in our community. Yet you are a judge! Outrageous!
I hope there is not another cover-up that is so common with investigations in Corpus Christi. My prayers are with that TEXDOT worker.
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Posted by 712731 on June 6, 2008 at 5:24 p.m.
I was on my balcony right in front of the freeway that the accident happened. The judge lost control from the lane going to Callalen. The truck was right in the middle of the 2 exits in the grass and as you all know that it is also an incline. He hit the truck and bounced away into the TXdot worker. To me it seemed like if he was driving faster than normal but I dont fully know what was happening on his end. I couldnt sleep last night after seeing that poor man get hit. My prayers go out to him and his family. The roof was only gone bc of the Jaws of Life. The whole driver side was smashed in the door almost literally fell off when they tried to open it. I think the judge was more concerned about that man bc they were talking to him than rushed to the TXdot worker. From there they attended to the worker first and almost 20 minutes later they took the judge out of his car into another stretcher.
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Posted by 711762 on June 6, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
My daughter passed the same place about 10 minutes before the accident and said the wind almost blew her car off the road. So that may may have been a cause along with speed.
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Posted by 233198 on June 6, 2008 at 6:56 p.m.
I am just curious.....had he NOT been a Judge would you that are hating be hating? Would the headline had been "Factory Worker or Nurse or Secretary hit City Worker." We do not know the whole story, stop creating it! Also if you think our city is so bad that there is going to be a cover up.....then why don't you move, stop making yourself miserable....Go live in another town.
Of course, I am sure the ones hating on him prolly are not on the right side of the law anyway, otherwise, why would they hate a Judge??
You guys are making yourselves look small and ignorant. You seem to forget, there is a man in the hospital and a family who is hurting too, maybe you should be sending him wishes instead of throwing up all these possible ways the accident happend that you know nothing about, why give him more hatred to read they are already in enough pain!
The lady on the Balcony: She saw the accident and did not even spew hatred, she came across very sympathedic and fair...try taking a cue from her!
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Posted by 712918 on June 6, 2008 at 7:06 p.m.
I drive that overpass to Calallen every day and it is very tricky, especially on windy days. Most people do not observe the speed limit, those that do either get tailgated or passed up. I believe the wind could have been a factor.
Everyone should just stop with the public speculation of what happened and keep these gentlemen and their families in their prayers. Regardless of their profession, at this time they are two unfortunate human beings in need of everyone's prayers.
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Posted by 713008 on June 6, 2008 at 8:47 p.m.
in response to 389468
no
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Posted by 713008 on June 6, 2008 at 8:51 p.m.
in response to 401467
he's a great judge
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Posted by 713008 on June 6, 2008 at 9:01 p.m.
in response to 240803
i agree...everyone needs to pray for both parties. Leave these people alone...focus on healing, prayer and a happy ending ...lori
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Posted by 713008 on June 6, 2008 at 9:08 p.m.
in response to 233106
yes there was a court manager under investigation but it wasn't judge banales court coordinater...and not in his court
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Posted by 713008 on June 6, 2008 at 9:22 p.m.
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no he wasn't and you don't know my judge banales..stay focused on prayer and healing ...quick to judge...stay focused
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Posted by 713008 on June 6, 2008 at 9:28 p.m.
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i agree...please pray for my judge and the other gentlemen in a positive recovery.....lori
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Posted by 237099 on June 6, 2008 at 9:40 p.m.
RE: 712918
He wasn't going towards Calallen - he was traveling on SH 358 and taking the ramp to go towards downtown. If the wind was a problem wouldn't there of been more cars being blown off the roadway-? WHY do you say everyone should STOP speculating on what happened when you yourself are doing the same.
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Posted by 712918 on June 6, 2008 at 10:22 p.m.
In response to 237099:
Read post 712731 (who witnessed the accident) and 711762. I'm not speculating why don't you try to read the posts again.
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Posted by 712664 on June 6, 2008 at 10:42 p.m.
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That argument doesn't bear any logic.....
keep the thought, raise you a clue.....
Prayers to the TXDot employee and his family.
Prayers to Judge Banales and his family.
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Posted by 319029 on June 6, 2008 at 10:59 p.m.
If anyone thinks that I'm saying this because he's a judge, just remember one thing. I'm sure the banks where I was almost hit by this so-called judge have surveillance camera systems, as does the Exxon gas station on the other corner.
Some of you think judges and police chiefs should be held to the same standard as everyone else. Everyone "else" is not a judge or police chief. The low standards of Corpus Christi is what made it what it is today. It's not very pretty.
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Posted by 254268 on June 7, 2008 at 2:12 a.m.
He killed someone like 20 years ago. How pompous can you be to keep killing people and still get reelected and twist arms to have your wife elected?
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Posted by 710237 on June 7, 2008 at 4:42 a.m.
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Well, I think there is so much anomosity towards Judge Banales and of course his wife simply because how they attend to their work and positions. The issues about her moving county funds so her husband could redecorate his new office at City Hall, for him to encourage it, and for her to negotiate with the other commissioners behind the scenes when it came to the vote is the great distractor in all of this. This is what has turned many of the citizens off and this is why, unfortunately, people look upon the Judge and his wife with distrust and disgust. It did not bring out the best in us, I guess, and so people have made their feelings known which they have every right to do so.
Had the Judge and his Commissioner wife handled the above affair differently and not felt so entitled as most citizens felt, I think there would be more compassion towards him. But, it's too late for that. It isn't always the "right way" to go about something when we feel we can control everything and see that we aren't breaking a guideline as in the case of the Judge's office. The Judge and his wife got what they wanted but look at what cost it took on them. I bet they don't feel it was worth it now but this is a lesson to be learned by all public officials.
Yes, I agree, we need to nevertheless pray for everyone. My heart really goes out to Manuel Garcia, the worker, and his family. I am sure this is one of the most horrible events in their life. I am sorry they have to experience it. I am so sorry it had to happen...I am sure the Judge and his wife wished they could control something like this as well as they controlled redecorating the Judge's office.
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Posted by 709654 on June 7, 2008 at 8:08 a.m.
Uh-oh.
Clear day. No road hazards. No inclement weather conditions. We've all seen the posted signs concerning "workers ahead". Ramps, and their posted signs.
BIG trucks moved 50-yards by mid-sized cars. And not only moved, but pushed up an embankment at that. PUSHED UP. That children takes some hella pushin' by a much lighter object striking a much heavier stationary object. If you think not, try finding a person about 3 x's your body-weight and striking them with enough force to move them roughly 10 feet.Some of you would do well to consult Newton's Laws as well as bone up on such things like Force, Resistance and other saiient matters
If it were me I'd better be hoping like HELL a stroke or heart attack was something it could be pinned on because anything otherwise I'd likely be going on vacation to Hotel Huntsville.
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Posted by 699936 on June 7, 2008 at 10:24 p.m.
There is a fund for the txdot workers family to help with expenses while he is in the hospital. Navy Army credit union for txdot employee Martin Garcia. thank you and god bless everyone involved in this accident.
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Posted by 711760 on June 8, 2008 at 6:17 p.m.
Its sad how he will probably get away with this because of his position. And as far as everyone standing up for him and the sherriff that is just crazy. I chanllenge everyone and the MEDIA to look into a sherriff deputy with the last name of Solis getting terminated because of a vehicle accident. Why doesnt he get the same treatment. Lets see how far this gets and that will show how the system is when even media keeps quiet about some of this stuff.
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Posted by 459106 on June 8, 2008 at 8:33 p.m.
Okay everyone, there are 3 possible reasons, 1. alcohol related, 2. using the cell phone and not paying attention or 3. Speeding, of which he is known to do quite often. He will not admit to speeding or using the cell phone, so people, don't expect a confession from him. There are ways to find out how fast he was going, or should I say estimate of speed, but what I heard, that is no longer revelent, that law suddenly changed the day of this accident. Mr. Banales, I have seen you at the church driving out of the parking lot like a bat out of hell quite a few times. Tell me Mr. Banales, if you did not have any alcohol in your system, good, but why would you run over this man? Were you going too fast to react and avoid him. Were you distracted by the cell phone, or were you just not paying attention? Will you admit to any of this? I think you should, because if not, that means you did it on purpose? I hope I am wrong, but it has to be one of these 3. You have gone through that route many times, you know that you have to slow down, why did'nt you? Being that you are a judge, you will get away with this, there is no doubt in my mind. I have seen it way too many times in my lifetime. You may be a law abiding citizen and a good judge, but you are human and can make mistakes just like everyone else. So be a man and tell the public the real truth, after all, is'nt that what you ask of the clients, be honest, truthful? Think about it everyone, there is no other explanation, if you have one, let all of us know. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the judge, but he almost killed a man because of his negligence.
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Posted by 243116 on June 8, 2008 at 10:14 p.m.
As all of you may understand, accidents are just that 'Accidents'. There is a lot of speculation as to the cause of the accident. Our main focus should be on the health and welfare of those involved. As a long-time friend of Martin, I hold no ill will towards the judge. Two families were affected. In retrospect, I just wished that there was just a little more coverage on Martin Garcia as there was on Judge Banales in the beginning. I just pray that everything comes out okay for all involved.Additionally, I don't make it my business to solicit donations but there is a fund already established for Martin as posted earlier. For those who are not fully aware, there is a long and painful road to recovery that lies ahead for him and his family. For those who can, please take a moment to donate. Thank you in advance for your prayers and compassion.
Martin Garcia Fundc/o Navy Army Federal Credit UnionP.O. Box 81349Corpus Christi, TX 78468-1349
God Bless Martin and his family through this difficult time.
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Posted by 713037 on June 8, 2008 at 10:33 p.m.
Judge Banales gave me 60 years in prison for a crime....yes he is known to be a harsh man when it comes to the law. However, this same man after 6 years of recieving my letters and those of my wife, he reduced my sentence to 10 years. I am now with my family again. I wish for the best possible outcome for the victim and the Judge. Let us show a little compassion instead of finger pointing with upturned noses.
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Posted by 713038 on June 8, 2008 at 11:25 p.m.
Prior motor vehicle to pedestrian collision with Judge Banales happened August 20, 1990. Struck a mentally challenged individual. Also on this present accident it is getting around the medical community that no blood alcohol or drug test was done and the media was told it was. Very bad if true.
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Posted by 713038 on June 8, 2008 at 11:30 p.m.
Apparently if this was an accident why was the DPS given the case and Carlos Valdez is running for cover? If this was an accident why weren't alcohol specimens and drug specimens allegedly not drawn? Why was the briefcase Banales had retrieved by a retired DPS officer instead of being part of the investigation? Why was the press told specimens were taken? Why havent the press told anyone about the August 20, 1990 car accident where he struck a homeless and mentally challenged individual. People need to look closer. This is the second serious hit by him. Where are the blood specimens? The "DPS" is backlogged. Yeah, right. The results will never come out because 98 percent chance they never drew it. Medical community is buzzing about this. Seriously.
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Posted by 713038 on June 8, 2008 at 11:37 p.m.
Posted by 233198 on June 6, 2008 at 2:16 p.m:Who do you think you are presuming that the people writing these comments are thugs. Do you in your small mind even begin to comprehend that there is a coverup by the media, sugarcoating and spinning the Judges way, "The car hit the man", "the car swerved off the road". "the car lost control". Wise up and go ask for the police report on August 20, 1990. There will be a big surprise if the accident report is on file which it should be. The circumstances behind that report are very, very suspicious. He struck and seriously injured another man on that date. Do you know that? Who is calling who a thug? I think the word croney best fits you my friend. My prayers are with the poor man who is going to have to undergo surgery to his crushed pelvis and has to have a bag to evacuate out of and is being transferred to get rehabiliation. Remember, he has struck and hurt another and there is also something I heard about a shooting when Banales was in college.
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 11:48 PM 0 comments
LATEST ON BANALES DRUG AND ALCOHOL SPECIMENS
A leak somewhere in the Memorial system reveals that a few people up the chain were questioning why a specimen was not drawn and why an E.R. doctor on duty did not order the specimen of alcohol and drugs on Judge Banales in this serious accident which according to some most law enforcment and medical people is mandatory. We are confirming whether or not this is true and if the "backlog" excuse by DPS is just an excuse. The lab result takes a few minutes and the hospital could run it in half an hour. I hope they didn't thrown away his blood in his sneaked out discharge from the hospital. THE DEFENZOR SMELLS COVERUP. CALLER TIMES, TV STATIONS, RADIO, BLOGGERS, DEMAND THE RESULTS OF THE LAB BE MADE PUBLIC. THE GARCIA FAMILY (WE HEARD YOU HAVE AN ATTORNEY-DO NOT LET THEM SELL YOU OUT! MOST LAWYERS ARE AFRAID OF BANALES AND HIS CRONEYS!!!).
THE DEFENZOR WILL CONTINUE ITS INVESTIGATION AND BRING THE TRUTH OUT. IF THE FOOLS TRY TO SUPPRESS MY FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT, LET THEM COME. I BACK UP MY POSTS WITH HARDHITTING INFORMATION WHICH IS KNOWN AND VERIFIABLE AND NOTHING IS MADE UP EXAGGERATED OR IN MY BELIEF NOT TRUE OR DONE TO HURT BANALES, BUT ONLY TO HOLD PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND THEIR CRONEYS ACCOUNTABLE..
HV
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 11:36 PM 0 comments
BANALES ABOVE THE LAW, SPOHN AND DPS DO NOT TAKE BLOOD TO CHECK FOR BLOOD AND ALCOHOL
El Defenzor has learned that blood alcohol and drug specimens were indeed NOT TAKEN FROM MAXIMUM MANUEL BANALES. Is this justice? Anyone else who hit and injured a man so severely would have immediately been tested? IS MAXIMUM MANUEL ABOVE THE LAW? Why has DPS taken over the investigation from CCPD? Why did a retired DPS officer come and take Banales' briefcase from DPS? Why did Sheriff Kaelin, former DPS, come out on TV so concerned about Maximum Banales. Why has the media failed to disclose that BAnales had hurt a mentally challenged man with his car on August 20, 1990? Why were the circumstances of that investigation so suspicious? Why was Mike Hummel his prosecutor called to the scene of that accident? NOW THE DEFENZOR IS GATHERING INFORMATIN THAT IN COLLEGE MAXIMUM MANUEL MAY HAVE TAKEN SOMEONE'S LIFE "ACCIDENTALLY". MORE TO COME.
Posted by HOMERO VILLARREAL at 9:01 PM 0 comments
BANALES HIT SOMEONE BEFORE. QUESTIONABLE INVESTIGATION. POSSIBLE COVERUP.
For the blogger who accused the Defenzor of having not a shred of proof on Banales:
1) Hit a man before on Leopard on August 20, 1990.
2) Initial Police Report blamed him, final report which was only one believed to be preserved shows that they blamed a retarded man for the accident.
3) Superior officer arrived on the scene and told investigating policeman to leave. Window up on Banales car. refused to get out of car. Mike Hummel, now councilman Hummel, was Banales prosecutor came to the rescue and got him out of there (IS THIS REGULAR PROCEDURE?) QUESTION ON ALCOHOL EXISTS. Attempting to get police report which should be a matter of public record.
4) One witness for Banales, a man named Barrientos, (used conveniently on police report) other man against Banales saying he blew the red light named Francisco Ramirez (at the time from Robstown) says Banales was doing a high rate of speed, blew the light and struck the pedestrian who was a mentally retarded man trying to lawfully cross the street. MISSING PRELIMINARY POLICE REPORT.
5) Darrel Barger, Banales controller was the lawyer for Banales.
6) The car that struck the man repaired within a few days and not preserved as evidence.
7) Vitim was Francisco Ramon Pena.
8) Final report, believed to be part of the coverup accused the pedestrian of walking outside the cross area
9) Confidential Settlement reached with family
10) State Farm insurance with the adjuster being Tom Rivera, a family member of Augustin Rivera, who worked for Darrel Bargers Firm (can we smell conflict?)
11) Attorney for the family a Mr. Butler.
12) Two investigators who worked the case. One was since found dead named Ms. DeYounger after having knowledge in the Fernandez /Miflin Kenedy case overseen by Banales. Believed to have been found dead in her bathtub from drowning.
13) Attorney contacted Defenzor and stated Mr. Barger said he did not have a chance against him in front of Judge Banales.
14) Barger in on huge class action law suit representing HR BLOCK and attorneys from "The Club" here in Corpus including Hilliard and Sico supposedly settled a great deal of cases. Near the time or shortly after settlment Mr. Barger does a massive renovation of his home. (FISHY?)
Ladies and gentleman, why wasn't his disclosed to the public by the mainstream media, that he had struck another man in the past? MORE TO COME. EL DEFENZOR
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