"You should've gotten a job"

Last summer things seemed out of control, with a half dozen University of Texas Longhorn football players arrested for alleged criminal activities. One of them, Andre Jones, from El Paso, was given a full scholarship to the university. The defensive tackle turned himself in after an arrest warrant was issued for a felony aggravated robbery charge. Jones maintains that it was a case of mistaken identity and that he is innocent of all charges. Nevertheless, Coach Mack Brown suspended Jones indefinitely pending the outcome. Meanwhile, Jones continues to take classes at the university.

So, many of you are thinking, "This is old news." Yes, it is...but I just want to give a shout out to Judge Brenda Kennedy of Travis County's 403rd Criminal District Court. Judge Kennedy heard testimony from Jones last week maintaining his innocence and asking for the State to pay for an investigation that he believes would prove his innocence. Click here to see the news clip from April 15th on KVUE. Judge Kennedy denied the motion, stating, "[He] should've gotten a job." The Judge went on to say, "You're going to have to work to get some things in life."

Kudos to Kennedy! I couldn't have said it any better; the man has had nine months to think about his actions and his future. Wouldn't earning money to pay for a defense (or an investigation) be on your list of priorities? Thank you, Judge Kennedy, for your reasoned response to, and dope slap/reality check for Jones; that's what I call justice for all.