San Bernardino DA under investigation for threatening rants on FB re: Maxine Waters

[ariesgem]

The lead hard-core gang prosecutor in the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office is under investigation for a series of offensive rants on social media, triggering demands for his dismissal.

Deputy District Attorney Michael Selyem, who joined the D.A.’s Office 12 years ago, targeted outspoken U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, former first lady Michelle Obama, Mexican immigrants and the victim of a police shooting in Facebook and Instagram posts labeled by one critic as “hateful rhetoric.”

Of Waters, Selyem said: “Being a loud-mouthed c#nt in the ghetto you would think someone would have shot this bitch by now …”

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In an online argument with someone over the police shooting of a civilian, Selyem wrote, “That s—bag got exactly what he deserved. … You reap what you sow. And by the way go f— yourself you liberal s—bag.”

https://www.ocregister.com/2018/07/06/top-san-bernardino-county-gang-prosecutor-under-fire-for-offensive-social-media-posts/

[DFW]

1. I wonder what anyone thinks there is to investigate?

His comments are recorded. Someone who made those comments on a public forum is unfit for public service.

What is left to uncover? His favorite brand of breakfast cereal?

*I bet I know which brand it isn't:

[dalton99a]

2. Precisely.

Investigate what?

[Cha]

3. WHAT?!! That MAGASSHOLE has to GO. Don't

they know we can see FB?!

[drray23]

4. It goes beyond assholery

This kind of behavior displaying an obvious bias towards minorities may prompt a review of his conviction records. Past defendants may sue and claim they were unfairly treated. Some of these cases may be thrown out.

[stevenleser]

5. 100% right. Any attorney worth anything would now appeal cases if they had minority clients that

were convicted by this guys office.