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In order for me to believe this judge is "racist", I would have to believe that he either thinks white people are lesser than black people, or that he actively believes white people are the source of his problem(s).
I see no evidence to support either of these conclusions.
What I see is a judge exercising his right to have a personal opinion. Judges often offer their "personal opinion" of the defendant or his actions AFTER the verdict and sentencing has occurred, and I find no problem with that. It is every free citizen's right to express their opinion to whomever they wish. So long as it was clear that this was his opinion and not his ruling as a figure of authority, he has done nothing wrong.
The fact that he asked certain members of the courtroom to leave BEFORE chastising the defendants is an act of responsibility, in my opinion. In some cases, it is better to offer constructive criticism in private, or in the company of peers - it has the potential to be more effective.
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