Radio host Jason Rantz criticizes Seattle Judge Veronica Galvan's pattern of releasing young offenders who subsequently commit violent crimes. The most recent case involves 17-year-old Millorz J. Canales, allegedly a Norteño gang member, who was released by Judge Galvan despite facing assault, kidnapping, and robbery charges. Weeks later, Canales allegedly attacked a 14-year-old rival gang member, leaving him severely injured. This incident follows a series of similar releases by Judge Galvan, including two young brothers involved in a carjacking and three teens who allegedly threatened parade attendees with automatic weapons. Rantz argues that Galvan's leniency prioritizes a social justice ideology over public safety, echoing a broader trend of "soft-on-crime" policies in Washington state. He points out that Judge Galvan's decisions are not isolated incidents, citing numerous other judges across the state who have made similar questionable releases. Rantz blames both the appointment process and the lack of opposition in elections for the prevalence of these judges. He calls for a stronger response from the Republican Party to challenge these appointments and ensure that qualified candidates prioritize public safety.
Seattle Judge Veronica Galván released Millorz J. Canales before his next court appearance for armed robbery. Canales allegedly disemboweled a 14-year-old rival gang member while he was out of jail. (KTTH)
Seattle Judge Veronica Galván was appointed to the King County Superior Court in 2014 by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and has run unopposed in every election since. (Google Maps)
Pictured is a Seattle Police Department cruiser. (Photo by GENNA MARTIN/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
