Dershowitz: ‘Something Wrong with a Country’ that Turns ‘Thuggish’ Judge Dugan Into a Hero

During a recent broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “The Record,” Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz expressed his concern over the glorification of criminals, such as the judge who allowed individuals to evade prosecution by using her back door. Dershowitz criticized a culture that celebrates judges, students, and even alleged murderers like the one accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He highlighted the disturbing trend of turning lawbreakers into heroes, citing examples like the Columbia University students being sued by janitors for occupying a building on campus. Dershowitz emphasized the need to reassess societal values that condone illegal behavior and elevate criminals to iconic status.