'Totally Wrong': Fed. Judge Who Ruled On 'Stop And Frisk' Fact-Checks Bloomberg And Biden At Debate

In Mayor Bloomberg’s debut appearance on the Democratic Presidential Debate Stage, his stop and frisk policy was a major issue. Speaking out for the first time since the debate, the Federal Judge who actually ruled on the policy, and spent ten years overseeing litigation about it, says flatly that both Bloomberg and Biden got their facts wrong during the debate. Scheindlin fact checks Bloomberg’s claim that he personally scaled back the policy, noting he expanded it after Mayor Giuliani and then was forced to change gears because of her “court rulings.” As for Biden, Scheindlin said Biden was factually wrong to take credit for the shift – he said at the debate that the Obama-Biden administration caused the policy change with a monitor – noting that was “totally wrong,” and in fact, her federal court “ruling” is what “appointed the monitor” to oversee the rollback of the policy. The judge made the newsworthy comments in an exclusive interview with MSNBC’s Ari Melber. Aired on 02/20/20.

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'Totally Wrong': Fed. Judge Who Ruled On 'Stop And Frisk' Fact-Checks Bloomberg And Biden At Debate

[pascaledominique]

That was OUTSTANDING! She is outstanding! Thank you Ari Melber!

[tigertiger]

I am in complete love and admiration of this clever clever clever lady.. sharp as a knife

[starrchild]

That was a clear and to the point interview. No BS answers. That's how it should be

[Samrulesever]

This Judge is amazing. God bless her and her family.

[matthewbascone]

Shira Scheindlin was my landlord 40 years ago! She was a Brooklyn district court Judge at that time. I’m happy for who she became. Speaking truth to power!

[lbthingsstuffmore]

ARI, THANK YOU FOR BEING ONE OF THE ONLY HOST NOT TO DISTORT THE FACTS. DON'T LET THEM CHANGE YOU BROTHA. WE GOT YOUR BACK! STAY HONEST!💝💝💝👍

[mrerick]

That was beautiful to see a judge speak out. Wow this is wonderful time we are in even with all the bad that's going on and we still have great people still fighting for the good that's in us all.

[lorenzomontoya]

A great interview! Thanks, and hope to see more of this judge, and her agile mind. Impressive..

[hpqz]

That judge is one impressive lady. Have her on more often.
Wait, hire her to regularly share her opinions and observations.

[bodaciousoasis]

That judge, she's the schnizzle 👍

[juniorharry]

Hi Ari.👋☺.
Exceptional reporting, Ari.👍☺👏👏👏👏.
Keep on digging, Ari.👍.

[chrissyce]

We need more judges to start calling 'Bullsh*t' when they see it!

[YWGuide]

Judge Scheindlin, thank you for a clear presentation. Knowing there are Judges like you out there gives me faith that there is at least one branch of Government I can be proud of.

[justsaying]

Ari, I see you reported on that Stop & Frisk policy in 2013 and since your memory is good you had the Judge come on and Fact check these Liars.

[vikmanphotography]

I don't think I've ever read so many comments praising a guest.

This woman is sharp and quick witted.
Thank you for your time.

[nuckinfuts]

She offered her incredible discernment on Facts of Life and Mrs Garret and proving that she STILL got it. 👍

[carleybrown]

Finally, a legal scholar and judge who doesn't mince words or throw a disclaimer in after every sentence. Very refreshing!

[tubbsyclone]

They finally provide the facts on Bloomberg instead of just giving him free press.

[chrissinclair]

why isn't a woman like that President? Succinct clear and uncompromising

[cerebrumexcrement]

when bloomberg said he'd "invest" in black communities, he meant he'll send law enforcement to those neighborhoods.