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What is unfolding in this case is not just a legal matter — it is an ethical failure that the public cannot ignore.

The Madeo family has already endured the unimaginable: the violent loss of their loved one. They should not now be forced to watch their own tax dollars fund the appeal of the individual responsible for that death. Yet here we are. The family continues to grieve, while Mr. Fisher positions himself as the victim. He is alive. He is breathing. Mr. Madeo is not. He should still be here, living his life with his family. That reality seems to have been forgotten by those who are supposed to uphold justice.

What makes this even more disturbing is the ongoing relationship between Ms. Basden and Mr. Wofley — a relationship that raises clear ethical concerns in a case of this magnitude. The appearance of impropriety alone should have triggered immediate review. Instead, nothing has been done. No recusal. No inquiry. No accountability. The public is expected to simply accept this as normal.

It is not normal. It is not acceptable. And it is not justice.

When a system allows conflicts of interest to stand unaddressed, when it minimizes victims and shields insiders from scrutiny, it erodes public trust. It tells families like the Madeos that their suffering is secondary to the comfort and convenience of those within the system. That is truly disgraceful.

I urge this body — and every official with authority in this matter — to take these ethical concerns seriously. The public deserves transparency. The family deserves respect. And this community deserves a justice system that is worthy of the name.

Michael Heath's avatar

This Fisher criminal definitely deserves a LOT more years in prison from what I understand about this specific case~! There sure are a LOT of reasons to believe that this so-called "judge" Basden should be removed from public office and probably have his law license revoked as well, because of his highly questionable acts and associations with numerous dubious characters and Individuals with serious criminal histories... We shall see how this all turns out~!

Sincerely, Mike

NorTexWarrior's avatar

Not surprised. Saw that coming down the pike when Mr Wofley was appointed as the killers attorney.

Kristin's avatar

Oh boy howdy this makes me so very angry!

Kristin's avatar

As a result, Judge Basden granted Fisher the right to seek review “wholly at public expense.” ---- 100% BS

FadedGoldenRed's avatar

AND TAX PAYERS ARE FOOTING THE BILL TO DEFEND?! 😲🤬Almost smells of a 'stick it to em', any way I can! 😳😡

FadedGoldenRed's avatar

HOW, is wolfley & basden able to preside OVER anything with the current investigating!?

The factual history of truthful malicious deceitful actions taken in their history's, and their STILL being allowed and paid!

Make it, make sense! 🤮😳

Cheryl Viuhkola Pelletier's avatar

Wolfley and Basden certainly have a profitable friendship.