Because you can tell this judge knew that he was being recorded, and that this would be shared as evidence that the system will work fine as long as the right people hold power.
Because one cannot help but think out the results of countless similar cases where the judge was not so gracious.
Because you could see the absolute deference towards the judge on the woman's face, as he held her future in his hands, and you can tell that the judge REALLY likes it when people look at him that way.
Because you can tell this judge knew that he was being recorded, and that this would be shared as evidence that the system will work fine as long as the right people hold power.
Because one cannot help but think out the results of countless similar cases where the judge was not so gracious.
Because you could see the absolute deference towards the judge on the woman's face, as he held her future in his hands, and you can tell that the judge REALLY likes it when people look at him that way.