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Jul. 6, 2017

Honest Opinion

San Diego Judge Jeffrey Fraser speaks his mind during sentencing, keeps his calendar moving.

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Honest Opinion

Jeffrey F. Fraser

San Diego County

Career Highlights: Appointed to the San Diego County Superior Court by Gov. Pete Wilson, 1998; deputy district attorney, San Diego County, 1988-98; clerk, Santa Clara County, 1987-88

Law School: Santa Clara University School of Law, 1987
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SAN DIEGO — Judge Jeffrey F. Fraser didn't mince words last year when he sentenced a convicted rapist to eight years in prison.

While that was the most he could legally dole out to self-proclaimed pick-up artist Alex Smith, Fraser made it clear the defendant wasn't getting what he deserved.

"This is not a hard decision at all. In fact, if I could give you more time I would," the judge said, according to a court transcript.

Fraser later ... (continued)

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