Brooklyn Judge Sparks Outrage After Granting Leniency to Teen Gang Member and Displaying His Own Gun in Court
Brooklyn, New York — A recent court ruling has sparked controversy after a Brooklyn judge granted a reputed gang member youthful offender status despite serious criminal charges, raising concerns over judicial discretion in cases involving violence. Nineteen-year-old Jhdae Beckles was first arrested last year for possessing a loaded 9 mm handgun. Following his release, he was apprehended again a month later, this time in connection with a drive-by shooting that injured two bystanders. Beckles has faced significant legal challenges, yet Judge Jeffrey Gershuny chose to classify him as a youthful offender during a hearing in … Read more