Bail deal has family `outraged'

Sheila Metzger Cunha couldn't believe it last month when a judge allowed her brother's accused killer to go home.

[Kim P]

Excuse me, but why the special treatment for a felon hit and run driver who killed a man in his vehicle when it caught fire after being hit by the felon driving 80 mph and running a red light.... Why the special treatment for this felon? God Bless the homeless man who died and may peace be with his family. I think the judge needs to rethink the sentencing.

[Vixen]

No wonder why people continue to commit crimes. They are just given slaps on the wrist, or released without bail. I feel bad for the family of the victim.

[Kat]

Because of our less than adequate court system this guy will probalby get away with murder.
My prayers go out to Sheila Metzger Cunha and her family. Keep up the fight and make sure he pays for what he did.

[Chunkdog]

Vixen,

"Slap on the wrist"? More like a handshake.

[No Name Please]

The family has a point ... This sweetheart deal for the defendant is outrageous. Cooley is up for election, please ask him if it will be the DA's policy in future to let drunk drivers with serious past criminal histories off without bail... how long will it be until this guy (or another) flees ???

[No Name Please]

This is right up there with the OC judge that did not immediately remand a convicted child molester to jail, giving him 30 days to get 'his affairs in order'... predictably the convicted defendant skipped out to Mexico, meanwhile making harassing calls to the victims...!!!

[Someones mom]

This is just so wrong. I don't even know where to start...how many crimes does this man have to committ before the legal system wakes up? Maybe a prosecutor needs to have a family member hurt and then this guy will see jail time.

[lynn]

when the next votes come up for these people i hope the family works on getting these people out of office. this is a disgrace. my heart goes out to the family.system stinks and needs big changes,
which take the we the people getting involved.

[SloMo]

This person needs to be taken off the streets permently. He puts all of us in danger.

[rgb]

It was a special deal for the defense attorney not the defendant. Not even a bad DA would give the defendant a break like this especially after he said he wouldn't. But the defense attorney must have some real pull in Carson - be sure to use him if you ever get in trouble there!

[Torrance Resident]

When it makes no sense, it is poltical. This guy is connected to somebody. Dig deep Daily Breeze.

[Dano]

The prosecutor should join LA's city attorney's office. They sit around and let the LA Times do their work for them. This guy sounds like he would fit right in. Another disgrace in the corrupt legal system we have.

[fred]

Nice judging though. When is he up for re-election anyway?

[THEMOMMA]

ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING !!!!!!!!!!

[Irritated]

Shame on our court system! This just makes me sick!!!!

[David]

Our society, including the legal system, does not place equal value on all human lives. We value money and status above all. If this guy had killed a police officer, judge, or ADA in the same manner I would bet anything he would be UNDER the jail at the moment. Leaving a man to burn to death in a cowardly effort to save one's own skin... and he is released on his own recognizance??????????

If this guy harms someone else while out on (no) bail I hope the Court and DA's will be able to live with themselves and somehow justify their actions, which at first blush seem indefensible.

[cin]

what is wrong with the system? It is absolutely unbelieveable.

[Ugh]

Deputy D.A. Everett Emerson, you are an idiot & completely worthless. Did you forget which side you're supposed to be on? Ridiculous.

[PB - Torrance]

The Prosecutor and the Judge need to lose their jobs! They sure as heck aren't protecting the public!

[Ringmaster]

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