After a comment from “Sleepy judge” on May 20th, we’ve confirmed from multiple sources that Bobby Diaz did indeed appear to fall asleep during the trial and testimony of ex-BSO Deputy/Defendant Jorge Sobrino.
We’re working on getting audio and/or video footage that may have captured the judicial reawakening at roughly 1:36 PM on May 19th. The trial was widely covered, and CBS 4 was handling the “pooled” video feed, so we’ll be sure to follow-up.
Paraphrasing, one observer had this to say:
It was clear to everyone in the courtroom (the judge) was asleep. The clerk was tapping on the glass to wake him. He was leaning back in his chair, and no one knows how long he was out for, because it was only when the defense lawyer asked to approach that people realized the judge was out.
Fortunately for Sobrino, his lawyers Eric Schwartzreich and Michael Finesilver did not ask for a mistrial, most likely sensing that the ultimate not guilty verdict was on its way …
(Thanks again to “Sleepy judge”)
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Liz Scherer, previously known for her astounding comments about Rastafari, today reportedly professed ignorance regarding Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
From the Twitter feed of WPLG 10’s Christina Boomer Vazquez, covering Parkland earlier today:
UPDATE – CHANNEL 10: Broward judge ‘didn’t get memo’ on Juneteenth (Video)
COMING SOON – WWHS (or What Would Haile Selassie Do?)
Not surprised
Bob Diaz has been a disgrace to the bench for years
a disgrace to the human race as are most of the old guard in Broward
Bob Diaz has always been a sore joke among the Broward Judiciary
Is Bob ok? He already takes so many breaks. How could he be tired?
slowest, most inefficient judge known to man
You left out that Bobbie is undoubtedly the dumbest judge in Broward ! Lol
EVERYONE DESERVES A SIESTA FOR A FEW HOURS
Who is running against Diaz in 2022
Time to hit the sack for good Bob. … You’ve rode that donkey long enough.
Why’s his hair so black if he’s 70?
THEY USED TO BE CALLED SLOPPY JOES
PROCEEDINGS BEFITTING THE VENUE
WAKE UP BOBBY – YOUR TACOS ARE READY
Nobody cares about Diaz. The Scherer part is terrible.
I think people care about Diaz. A judge falling asleep in the middle of a trial involving police misconduct!? What the heck is wrong? If he can’t handle sitting through a trial he needs to quit. If he doesn’t quit- quiver runs against him can use this as a reason to retire him.
Sends a strong message to the jury for sure.
Absolutely! How is this not in the news!? The community would be outraged if they knew the judge was falling asleep during a POLICE MISCONDUCT case!!
Zzzzzzzzzzzz If the public cared about Judges they would’ve voted him out after he got suspended
I think that things have changed. Also I think most people will care that he didn’t care about a police misconduct trial! He obviously doesn’t belong on the bench.
UNBELIEVABLE A JUDGE SLEEPING ON THE BENCH
A polite Judge sleeping on the Bench is no big deal.
Just saying.
A lot of people don’t think he is “polite”. Also sleeping during a trial is not very polite.
Is this Judge Diaz? Lol
I agree. Someone please let the media know a Broward Judge was seen sleeping during a trial. Bobby get away with too much and this has to stop.
A County Judge is in trial?? Isn’t the real news here?
I WON’T LEAVE UNTIL THEY RUN OUT OF FREE TACOS
The only thing I can say about Diaz is that he’s never been the brightest bulb on the bench. I guess that’s something considering the rest of the dimwits.
It’s time he devote himself full time to something else besides snooze time.
“I DIDN’T GET THE MEMO OR MAYBE I MISSED IT”
YOU MISSED IT ALRIGHT LIZ
“THE FEDERAL HOLIDAY COMMEMORATING THE END OF SLAVERY”
Why should she know about some new “holiday” the left wing concocted?
Exactly why the Trump Republican Tallahassee domination of Democratic Broward’s judiciary needs to end at the polls.
But for some strange reason they are continually re-elected by a county where registered Democratic voters out number Republicans 2-1!
EXPLAIN THAT BLM!
BLM is just spewing propaganda. Blaming Republicans for the failures of Democrats like always.
Gelin’s right about JT and her having this type of case.
SOS
WE HAVE A CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF CLOSET SPACE
It must have been those croquettes at lunch
PUT ME IN COACH
I NEVER SLEEP
BRING BACK HOLMES
INCESSANT BRAYING PRECLUDES THE POSSIBILITY OF SLEEPING ON THE JOB
Scheer indifference
It’s not my fault. I didn’t get the memo about Death is Different.
Juneteenth isn’t the Prom?
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/05/23/broward-judge-didnt-get-memo-on-juneteenth/
“I don’t know if that’s like a new thing. The courthouse is closed … Sorry, it’s something I should know, I guess … I didn’t get the memo, or maybe I missed it … by the way, there is like a hint that it has something to do with Father’s Day,” Scherer said.
Take their father’s away day?
Blunt Bob should have a long talk with himself about retiring.
Maybe he gets invited back to Judicial College now. He can play the role of the sleeping Judge or Juror.
DIAZ MUST GO! This is not only disrespectful it’s embarrassing to Broward County’s Judiciary. Get rid of his FAT, DUMB, Ugly ASS!
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Is it any wonder Juneteenth is disrespected 🤔?
What’s the Rastafarian reference for?
Anyone?
I HAD THE MOST WONDERFUL DREAM
I FINALLY MADE IT TO CIRCUIT
Is this when scherer finally gets cancelled???
Maybe Diaz should focus less on extra curriculum activities and save his energy for being a Judge. Short of being able to stay awake at his publicly funded job, he should curtail his moonlighting. He’s no spring chicken afterall.
The Fla bar shows she’s a full time paralegal for the feds. Internet shows she got PPP loans for $20k. She embezzled from her employer. The Florida Bar let this con-artist in. She stinks up the profession. Hoping the voters are smarter then the bar. She’s a strange one. Seen the videos.
As far as the bio, the difficult part is figuring out what was taken from which employer when and how.
Keep Jingleheimer.
A ONE MAN SHOW
Seriously!! JUDGE DIAZ ASLEEP ON THE BENCH. DID ANYONE TAKE A PIC of this CLOWN?
Are you taking me to my courtroom now so I can go back to sleep?
Hang on 17th only a few more months until the 1st trial’s over.
Only 2,000 more envelopes until nap time!
TWO OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
A LIGHT LUNCH AND A NAP
A few things come to mind.
1 is, none of this is funny.
2 is, how can a higher court judge handling the most complex case not be aware of a federal holiday or the significance of the one in question.
3 is, how is a judge fit if he can’t stay awake on a major media case with highly disturbing video evidence and particularly, when the defendant is testifying.
4 is, what will be done about concerns presented.
Oooh pick me.
I have the answer.
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
Is a JQC complaint appropriate? Will anyone file it? A judge falling asleep mid trial shows he shouldn’t be presiding over cases. But sadly- I think nothing will be done. The media hasn’t even done a story on the judge sleeping in the middle of a police misconduct trial. This story would absolutely go viral. I cant believe no one has picked it up.
I don’t think the Jqc will do anything. It’s not wilful bad behavior. Although thinking about it, maybe they’ll check to make sure he’s ok?
I agree- it might not be willful- but it shows that he isn’t fit to be presiding over cases anymore. The media should really pick this up. The public should know that the judge presiding over a police misconduct case was asleep in front of the jury!
I hope her realizes that it is time for him to retire after this.
IT MUST HAVE BEEN ALL THOSE ENCHILADAS I HAD FOR LUNCH
It’s “hush hush” Bobby Diaz was asleep on the bench during a trial. Where’s the video or pic of this old fart?
I TOLD YOU LIZ WAS A BIMBO
IF YOU DONT EXPECT MUCH – YOU CANT BE DISAPPOINTED
Let’s put Bill on it. Bobby.
What about BACDL.
Mr. Schwartzreich was a President?
Why don’t they get Chief to move Judge Diaz to a less demanding and important area?
At the very least- they should move him. Have him just do traffic tickets or something that isn’t as important as a police misconduct case! It’s embarrassing to the judiciary.
Schwartzy remains a butt schmoozer. A regular fire hydrant.
BACDL doesn’t even send a letter to the CJ?
They sent the usual letter to Chief saying how smart and handsome he is and how more stuff should be named in his honor.
Who sent the letter his black hair wife or flat chest daughter?
He couldn’t even show up the the event last night to give out an award. His smug face on the screen and then no-showed. How does the CJ not even show his face when all of the other judges go and mingle (because it’s part of the job!)
How come Judge Diaz hasn’t ever been rotated? It would do him good. Is he too old or something?
My guess is there’s nothing else he can do after decades doing only misdemeanor court. There’s nowhere to put him.
Bubble GUT BOBBY should be held accountable for his unprofessional actions SLEEPI NG DURING A TRIAL. Why is he exempt and allowed to get away with this?
PLEASE DO NOT VOTE FOR THIS IDIOT!
Are all of the judges still not doing their jobs since things shut down for Covid or is it only certain divisions?
Garcia Woods is worse.
A lifetime of fried foods can lead to feeling tired and fried …
Both apply to Bob Diaz. He’s been a pustule on the butt of the Broward Judiciary for a long time. One that needs to be lanced.
BOBBIE’S BACK
THE EVOLUTION OF STUPIDITY
BIG BELLY BOB SHOULD DO ALL OF US A FAVOR AND RETIRE AFTER THIS TERM. WE’RE TIRED OF SEEING HIS WRINKLED FACE AND BLACK WIG. HE AINT DOING NOTHING BUT WASTING TIME MILKING THE JUDICIARY SYSTEM DRY.
How old is he?
69
Is he running again??
Bobbie the schlep knows nothing but how to suck the bottle for all its worth. To expect the schlep to do anything else is unrealistic. He can’t help it.
The disaster that is Robert Diaz occurs when you’re picked based on “diversity “ rather than actual qualifications.
THE SAME REASON THEY DIDN’T REMOVE HIM FROM THE BENCH WHEN THEY HAD THE CHANCE
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Did everyone on here complaining about Diaz donate to Heise’s campaign, volunteer at the polls, etc. Diaz will get re-elected bc he is a good campaigner. . .
He’s in DROP I think. Why would he run again. That’d be selfish.
Ask the Speeze.
We never get enough .. even when you lose your azz to an incompetent idiot.
He would have been equally terrible
I hear he’ll quit if he gets an opponent.
Haury race is the one to watch.
Well he is def getting an opponent lol –
PPP
Marcus Moss.
Black Srebnick.
Sun Sentinel won’t back Diaz.
RUN AGAINST DIAZ
SLEEPING ON THE JOB IS INEXCUSABLE
PUBLIC OPINION AGREES
DIAZ NEEDS TO RETIRE
COUNTY COURT JUDGE ROBERT DIAZ
“ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO SERVE ANOTHER TERM”
Top 5 things Judge Diaz can do in retirement.
1. Play more video games.
2. Help his wife run the Clerk’s Office.
3. Kvetch about Billy Boy.
4. Impress upon students being a Senior Judge is more important than being a County Judge.
5. Watch money he didn’t have to blow on another contested election compound during the market recovery.
6 ought to be sleep.
I smell a Glupkin in the making. If Bobby Diaz doesn’t deserve it, I don’t know who does.
I NEED MORE SLEEP
WAKE ME WHEN ITS OVER
Some judges are still not doing their jobs since Covid shutdown.
The Many Faces of Kay
And this one.
YOU BE PINCHING MY DEW THERE GIRL
Garcia-Wood needs to go civil.
She is up in 2024 – beatable?
DON’T ACCOUNT FOR MUCH
BUT I LIKE THE GREEN STUFF
Anybody that knows Bob Diaz knows he’s been asleep at the wheel for years ! Lol