Josh Katcher just became Commonwealth’s Attorney in Arlington

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What percentage of the police force in Arlington actually lives here or in Falls Church?

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Anonymous wrote:She wanted him charged as an adult, which isn’t unusual for vehicular homicide defendants two months shy of 18. Parisa refused, and now the wealthy spoiled killer will be a free man when he’s 19 and eventually have the conviction expunged from his record.

Thank you. Has Josh said publicly anywhere that he would have charged the criminal as an adult?

Actually, the opposite. He is on record saying he would have done the same thing.

But unlike the occupant, Josh would have WON that three-year sentence. Why? Because the judge LIKES Josh.

This is a really bizarre claim on which to hinge a campaign. One of the most outlandish things I have read in a while.

It’s not bizarre. Parisa has an off-putting personality - rigid, strident, comes across as condescending etc. People outside the courthouse weren’t aware of it until the Kehoe/Meade family spoke out. I think that’s at the root of the ad - Parisa didn’t listen, didn’t convey that she cared about the loss of Braylon, and then didn’t even bother to show up for sentencing. Josh has a much stronger reputation among his peers and judges and that matters to me.

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Anonymous wrote:She wanted him charged as an adult, which isn’t unusual for vehicular homicide defendants two months shy of 18. Parisa refused, and now the wealthy spoiled killer will be a free man when he’s 19 and eventually have the conviction expunged from his record.

Thank you. Has Josh said publicly anywhere that he would have charged the criminal as an adult?

Actually, the opposite. He is on record saying he would have done the same thing.

But unlike the occupant, Josh would have WON that three-year sentence. Why? Because the judge LIKES Josh.

This is a really bizarre claim on which to hinge a campaign. One of the most outlandish things I have read in a while.

It’s not bizarre. Parisa has an off-putting personality - rigid, strident, comes across as condescending etc. People outside the courthouse weren’t aware of it until the Kehoe/Meade family spoke out. I think that’s at the root of the ad - Parisa didn’t listen, didn’t convey that she cared about the loss of Braylon, and then didn’t even bother to show up for sentencing. Josh has a much stronger reputation among his peers and judges and that matters to me.

I keep hearing complaints that she didn’t show up for sentencing. But does she show up for any sentencing or does she let her line prosecutors handle it? If she doesn’t go to any, why is she getting heat for not attending this one? What about this case is so much more worthy of her time than other murders or rapes or other horrible things that happen in Arlington and Falls Church? Braylon’s death was horrible and tragic, for sure. But a lot of other cases are horrible and tragic.

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Anonymous wrote:She wanted him charged as an adult, which isn’t unusual for vehicular homicide defendants two months shy of 18. Parisa refused, and now the wealthy spoiled killer will be a free man when he’s 19 and eventually have the conviction expunged from his record.

Thank you. Has Josh said publicly anywhere that he would have charged the criminal as an adult?

Actually, the opposite. He is on record saying he would have done the same thing.

But unlike the occupant, Josh would have WON that three-year sentence. Why? Because the judge LIKES Josh.

This is a really bizarre claim on which to hinge a campaign. One of the most outlandish things I have read in a while.

It’s not bizarre. Parisa has an off-putting personality - rigid, strident, comes across as condescending etc. People outside the courthouse weren’t aware of it until the Kehoe/Meade family spoke out. I think that’s at the root of the ad - Parisa didn’t listen, didn’t convey that she cared about the loss of Braylon, and then didn’t even bother to show up for sentencing. Josh has a much stronger reputation among his peers and judges and that matters to me.

I'm very sorry for the loss of the Meade family, but there was a months-long outpouring of sympathy and support for that family from many corners. The suggestion that they somehow felt abandoned borders on the offensive when you consider how much attention this terrible incident and the family's loss received compared to the families of other victims.

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I'm very sorry for the loss of the Meade family, but there was a months-long outpouring of sympathy and support for that family from many corners. The suggestion that they somehow felt abandoned borders on the offensive when you consider how much attention this terrible incident and the family's loss received compared to the families of other victims.

Clearly the people on this board care about it - it affected people who live in multiple school districts. This is the DCUM board. I'm surprised that the media didn't cover this more, actually. I had to go look for the story about the ultimate sentencing. I wondered if the defendant's family had worked magic to cover it up because we heard NOTHING about it until Braylon's mother wrote that letter. Did anyone else hear about the sentence before reading the letter she sent to press?

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Clearly the people on this board care about it - it affected people who live in multiple school districts. This is the DCUM board. I'm surprised that the media didn't cover this more, actually. I had to go look for the story about the ultimate sentencing. I wondered if the defendant's family had worked magic to cover it up because we heard NOTHING about it until Braylon's mother wrote that letter. Did anyone else hear about the sentence before reading the letter she sent to press?

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Anonymous wrote:I'm very sorry for the loss of the Meade family, but there was a months-long outpouring of sympathy and support for that family from many corners. The suggestion that they somehow felt abandoned borders on the offensive when you consider how much attention this terrible incident and the family's loss received compared to the families of other victims.

Clearly the people on this board care about it - it affected people who live in multiple school districts. This is the DCUM board. I'm surprised that the media didn't cover this more, actually. I had to go look for the story about the ultimate sentencing. I wondered if the defendant's family had worked magic to cover it up because we heard NOTHING about it until Braylon's mother wrote that letter. Did anyone else hear about the sentence before reading the letter she sent to press?

Braden's mother has let everyone know all sorts of details that typically aren't made public about legal proceedings involving juveniles.

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Anonymous wrote:She wanted him charged as an adult, which isn’t unusual for vehicular homicide defendants two months shy of 18. Parisa refused, and now the wealthy spoiled killer will be a free man when he’s 19 and eventually have the conviction expunged from his record.

Thank you. Has Josh said publicly anywhere that he would have charged the criminal as an adult?

Actually, the opposite. He is on record saying he would have done the same thing.

But unlike the occupant, Josh would have WON that three-year sentence. Why? Because the judge LIKES Josh.

This is a really bizarre claim on which to hinge a campaign. One of the most outlandish things I have read in a while.

It’s not bizarre. Parisa has an off-putting personality - rigid, strident, comes across as condescending etc. People outside the courthouse weren’t aware of it until the Kehoe/Meade family spoke out. I think that’s at the root of the ad - Parisa didn’t listen, didn’t convey that she cared about the loss of Braylon, and then didn’t even bother to show up for sentencing. Josh has a much stronger reputation among his peers and judges and that matters to me.

I'm very sorry for the loss of the Meade family, but there was a months-long outpouring of sympathy and support for that family from many corners. The suggestion that they somehow felt abandoned borders on the offensive when you consider how much attention this terrible incident and the family's loss received compared to the families of other victims.

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And now they want to use the sympathy to play politics?

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Anonymous wrote:She wanted him charged as an adult, which isn’t unusual for vehicular homicide defendants two months shy of 18. Parisa refused, and now the wealthy spoiled killer will be a free man when he’s 19 and eventually have the conviction expunged from his record.

Thank you. Has Josh said publicly anywhere that he would have charged the criminal as an adult?

Actually, the opposite. He is on record saying he would have done the same thing.

But unlike the occupant, Josh would have WON that three-year sentence. Why? Because the judge LIKES Josh.

This is a really bizarre claim on which to hinge a campaign. One of the most outlandish things I have read in a while.

It’s not bizarre. Parisa has an off-putting personality - rigid, strident, comes across as condescending etc. People outside the courthouse weren’t aware of it until the Kehoe/Meade family spoke out. I think that’s at the root of the ad - Parisa didn’t listen, didn’t convey that she cared about the loss of Braylon, and then didn’t even bother to show up for sentencing. Josh has a much stronger reputation among his peers and judges and that matters to me.

So the judge based his ruling on that?

If so, he should be removed from the bench. Totally unethical.

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Anonymous wrote:She wanted him charged as an adult, which isn’t unusual for vehicular homicide defendants two months shy of 18. Parisa refused, and now the wealthy spoiled killer will be a free man when he’s 19 and eventually have the conviction expunged from his record.

Thank you. Has Josh said publicly anywhere that he would have charged the criminal as an adult?

Actually, the opposite. He is on record saying he would have done the same thing.

But unlike the occupant, Josh would have WON that three-year sentence. Why? Because the judge LIKES Josh.

This is a really bizarre claim on which to hinge a campaign. One of the most outlandish things I have read in a while.

It’s not bizarre. Parisa has an off-putting personality - rigid, strident, comes across as condescending etc. People outside the courthouse weren’t aware of it until the Kehoe/Meade family spoke out. I think that’s at the root of the ad - Parisa didn’t listen, didn’t convey that she cared about the loss of Braylon, and then didn’t even bother to show up for sentencing. Josh has a much stronger reputation among his peers and judges and that matters to me.

How did this supposed off-putting personality affect the sentencing if Parisa wasn't at the sentencing?

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Anonymous wrote:This ad isn’t nearly as bad as the phone call from John Legend asking me to vote for Parisa.

Let’s be real. There are highly progressive forces outside of our community trying to sway our local election. Parisa is a pawn in support of the soft on crime ideology. At least Katcher is a native Northern Virginian who has worked in Arlington/Falls Church for over a decade. He shows concern for a community member who lost a child instead of just drumming up celebrity support. Parisa clearly cares more about a national political agenda than actually focusing on our community, particularly crime victims. Would you really want some “innocence protector” in office if someone commits a crime against you? My friends in DC gripe to me about all the juveniles who keep getting let out after car jackings and muggings. I hope we don’t wind up with that crap here in Arlington.

Sorry but I care 1000% more about my family and neighbor’s safety than I do about the feelings of violent criminals. This shouldn’t even be debatable.

Josh’s supporters sound more than a little Trumpy lately.

I’m the PP. Not a Republican and I hate Trump. But it’s really far past time democrats stop throwing out his name as a defense against anyone they don’t agree with. There’s a whole world of viewpoints out there between the far left and Trump.

Not wanting kids to get slaps on the wrist for killing people and car jacking shouldn’t be a Republican ideal.

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Anonymous wrote:She wanted him charged as an adult, which isn’t unusual for vehicular homicide defendants two months shy of 18. Parisa refused, and now the wealthy spoiled killer will be a free man when he’s 19 and eventually have the conviction expunged from his record.

Thank you. Has Josh said publicly anywhere that he would have charged the criminal as an adult?

Actually, the opposite. He is on record saying he would have done the same thing.

But unlike the occupant, Josh would have WON that three-year sentence. Why? Because the judge LIKES Josh.

This is a really bizarre claim on which to hinge a campaign. One of the most outlandish things I have read in a while.

It’s not bizarre. Parisa has an off-putting personality - rigid, strident, comes across as condescending etc. People outside the courthouse weren’t aware of it until the Kehoe/Meade family spoke out. I think that’s at the root of the ad - Parisa didn’t listen, didn’t convey that she cared about the loss of Braylon, and then didn’t even bother to show up for sentencing. Josh has a much stronger reputation among his peers and judges and that matters to me.

How did this supposed off-putting personality affect the sentencing if Parisa wasn't at the sentencing?

You clearly don't understand. If only Parisa was less rigid, less strident, and more sympathetic, she'd have swayed a judge into deviating from the usual policy for accidents involving minors and punishing another juvenile far more harshly. Or maybe the judge would have stepped aside entirely and left it up to Rose Kehoe to impose the sentence. Isn't that obvious?

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Anonymous wrote:She wanted him charged as an adult, which isn’t unusual for vehicular homicide defendants two months shy of 18. Parisa refused, and now the wealthy spoiled killer will be a free man when he’s 19 and eventually have the conviction expunged from his record.

Thank you. Has Josh said publicly anywhere that he would have charged the criminal as an adult?

Actually, the opposite. He is on record saying he would have done the same thing.

But unlike the occupant, Josh would have WON that three-year sentence. Why? Because the judge LIKES Josh.

This is a really bizarre claim on which to hinge a campaign. One of the most outlandish things I have read in a while.

It’s not bizarre. Parisa has an off-putting personality - rigid, strident, comes across as condescending etc. People outside the courthouse weren’t aware of it until the Kehoe/Meade family spoke out. I think that’s at the root of the ad - Parisa didn’t listen, didn’t convey that she cared about the loss of Braylon, and then didn’t even bother to show up for sentencing. Josh has a much stronger reputation among his peers and judges and that matters to me.

How did this supposed off-putting personality affect the sentencing if Parisa wasn't at the sentencing?

You clearly don't understand. If only Parisa was less rigid, less strident, and more sympathetic, she'd have swayed a judge into deviating from the usual policy for accidents involving minors and punishing another juvenile far more harshly. Or maybe the judge would have stepped aside entirely and left it up to Rose Kehoe to impose the sentence. Isn't that obvious?

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Anonymous wrote:She wanted him charged as an adult, which isn’t unusual for vehicular homicide defendants two months shy of 18. Parisa refused, and now the wealthy spoiled killer will be a free man when he’s 19 and eventually have the conviction expunged from his record.

Thank you. Has Josh said publicly anywhere that he would have charged the criminal as an adult?

Actually, the opposite. He is on record saying he would have done the same thing.

But unlike the occupant, Josh would have WON that three-year sentence. Why? Because the judge LIKES Josh.

This is a really bizarre claim on which to hinge a campaign. One of the most outlandish things I have read in a while.

It’s not bizarre. Parisa has an off-putting personality - rigid, strident, comes across as condescending etc. People outside the courthouse weren’t aware of it until the Kehoe/Meade family spoke out. I think that’s at the root of the ad - Parisa didn’t listen, didn’t convey that she cared about the loss of Braylon, and then didn’t even bother to show up for sentencing. Josh has a much stronger reputation among his peers and judges and that matters to me.

How did this supposed off-putting personality affect the sentencing if Parisa wasn't at the sentencing?

You clearly don't understand. If only Parisa was less rigid, less strident, and more sympathetic, she'd have swayed a judge into deviating from the usual policy for accidents involving minors and punishing another juvenile far more harshly. Or maybe the judge would have stepped aside entirely and left it up to Rose Kehoe to impose the sentence. Isn't that obvious?

It's a sad situation all around, and the latest effort to politicize a tragedy for Katcher's benefit is yet another sad chapter.

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Anonymous wrote:She wanted him charged as an adult, which isn’t unusual for vehicular homicide defendants two months shy of 18. Parisa refused, and now the wealthy spoiled killer will be a free man when he’s 19 and eventually have the conviction expunged from his record.

Thank you. Has Josh said publicly anywhere that he would have charged the criminal as an adult?

Actually, the opposite. He is on record saying he would have done the same thing.

But unlike the occupant, Josh would have WON that three-year sentence. Why? Because the judge LIKES Josh.

This is a really bizarre claim on which to hinge a campaign. One of the most outlandish things I have read in a while.

It’s not bizarre. Parisa has an off-putting personality - rigid, strident, comes across as condescending etc. People outside the courthouse weren’t aware of it until the Kehoe/Meade family spoke out. I think that’s at the root of the ad - Parisa didn’t listen, didn’t convey that she cared about the loss of Braylon, and then didn’t even bother to show up for sentencing. Josh has a much stronger reputation among his peers and judges and that matters to me.

How did this supposed off-putting personality affect the sentencing if Parisa wasn't at the sentencing?

You clearly don't understand. If only Parisa was less rigid, less strident, and more sympathetic, she'd have swayed a judge into deviating from the usual policy for accidents involving minors and punishing another juvenile far more harshly. Or maybe the judge would have stepped aside entirely and left it up to Rose Kehoe to impose the sentence. Isn't that obvious?

Or perhaps she could have focused some of her energy on victim compassion. Instead of expressing concern for the defendant’s future to the family of the child they killed. That is basic knowing your audience. And I have no idea if she shows up to other sentencing, but how many minors are killed due to crime in Arlington and FCC? It seems like when a teen dies, this would be a time for the elected Commonwealth’s Attorney to show up.

Instead her entire campaign is basically how she can make the criminal justice system work better for … people accused of crimes. And I’m not saying there aren’t areas for improvement. Drug courts and diversion programs are great for non-violent offenders and people who aren’t engaging in risky activities like repeat DUI, carjacking, etc.