...Judge Jeffrey L. Reed Judges realize that each criminal defendant who appears for a sentencing is a unique individual, with his or her own peculiar background, experience, and motives. The overriding purposes of our sentencing decisions are to fairly punish the offender and protect the public...

...John Gleeson In this tribute to the Honorable Jack B. Weinstein, his judicial successor highlights Judge Weinstein’s virtues and shares some of his wisdom. Included among these pearls are the conclusions that judges are obligated to confront injustices and that they are equal governmental partners...