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Editorial
April 9, 1870
The Bossier Banner
Benton, Bellevue, Bossier County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
Editorial advocates for expediting criminal trials in the South to match Northern speed, aiming to diminish vigilante justice by 'Judge Lynch.' Criticizes lawyers for obstructing courts, pushing cases to Lynch despite no fees there.
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They expedite criminal law business faster North than here. A murder committed in one month is often punished in the next. This should be so here, if we ever hope to get rid of Judge Lynch.
But Judge Lynch seems more popular with us than any other officer of government and perhaps justly so, for he more often does justice in punishing crimes than the other Judges. However, we are astonished that the lawyers do not use greater energy in opposition to his Court, for they never get fees therein. Instead of thwarting justice in the common Courts, in every conceivable way, they should rather expedite it, in order to prevent cases being thrown into Lynch's Court.
But Judge Lynch seems more popular with us than any other officer of government and perhaps justly so, for he more often does justice in punishing crimes than the other Judges. However, we are astonished that the lawyers do not use greater energy in opposition to his Court, for they never get fees therein. Instead of thwarting justice in the common Courts, in every conceivable way, they should rather expedite it, in order to prevent cases being thrown into Lynch's Court.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Or Punishment
Legal Reform
What keywords are associated?
Judge Lynch
Vigilante Justice
Criminal Trials
Court Delays
Lawyers Obstruction
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Lynch
Lawyers
Common Courts
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Expediting Criminal Justice To Counter Vigilante 'Judge Lynch'
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Court Delays And Lawyer Obstruction
Key Figures
Judge Lynch
Lawyers
Common Courts
Key Arguments
Criminal Cases Are Tried And Punished Faster In The North Than Here
Expedited Justice Is Needed To Eliminate Judge Lynch
Judge Lynch Is Popular Because He Delivers Justice More Often Than Formal Judges
Lawyers Should Oppose Lynch's Court Energetically Despite No Fees
Lawyers Hinder Justice In Courts, Driving Cases To Lynch