THE ROBING ROOM

A consummate professional. He brings a deep knowledge of the criminal justice system to the bench, and is equally exacting on defense lawyers and AUSAs. The previous commentator might perhaps have benefited from a less partisan account of the Kerik case. Mr. Kerik flagrantly violated a court-issued protective order in an attempt to taint the jury pool. Mr. Kerik's past accomplishments, achievements, and risk of flight are inapposite to whether he might again attempt to obstruct justice. Which is probably why the Court of Appeals affirmed the decision to revoke Mr. Kerik's bail (http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20091028-720759.html)