Former Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, is as disgusted with the acquittal of the illegal immigrant who killed Kate Steinle as many Americans.
Palin slammed the verdict by a California jury, saying in a tweet Thursday that felon Jose Ines Garcia Zarate was given “more rights, grace and favor” than his victim and her family.
Such an insane recent news cycle, and now this?? Outrageous “not guilty” verdict in murder case of Kate Steinle. The illegal alien who shot her was just given more rights, grace and favor than the devastated Steinle family. San Francisco is NOT a safe place. – SP
— Sarah Palin (@SarahPalinUSA) December 1, 2017
The 45-year-old illegal immigrant had been deported five times and was released from jail just a few months before he shot and killed 32-year-old Steinle in the sanctuary city of San Francisco in 2015. Zarate was acquitted of homicide in a San Francisco criminal court on Thursday, with the jury finding him not guilty of first or second-degree murder or even assault with a firearm, opting instead to convict him of being a felon with a firearm.
The shooting sparked a national debate over illegal immigration and sanctuary cities and played a major part in President Donald Trump’s election campaign. Trump slammed the verdict as “disgraceful” in a tweet Thursday.
“No wonder the people of our Country are so angry with Illegal Immigration,” he said.
Conservative columnist and New York Times best-selling author, Ann Coulter, had declared that Steinle “would still be alive if we had a wall” between the U.S. and Mexico in a series of tweets reacting to the jury’s decision Thursday.
Palin’s denouncement of the verdict was echoed by other lawmakers who shared the former Republican vice presidential candidate’s sentiments.
I am disappointed and angry at the not guilty verdict for Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, an illegal alien who had several felony convictions & was deported from the US five times. Justice must be served for Kate Steinle. https://t.co/IxiL9WCU50
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 1, 2017
Very upsetting #KateSteinle verdict. This is a sad day for our country. Elected officials in Sanctuary Cities and those that defend them in Congress have allowed this to happen. Shame on them.
— Rep. Lou Barletta (@RepLouBarletta) December 1, 2017
I’m disappointed with the justice system. Today was injustice to many who have lost family by Illegal Unvetted Criminals. #KateSteinle will have her peace.
— Omar Navarro (@RealOmarNavarro) December 1, 2017
As Congressman, I see a #BigWall and justice for #KateSteinle.
— Omar Navarro (@RealOmarNavarro) December 1, 2017
California’s dangerous sanctuary cities policy cost #KateSteinle her life & gave her no justice. Thankful to join @POTUS in the fight to strengthen our immigration laws & ensure this never happens again. https://t.co/KjQGWofTlf
— Diane Black (@RepDianeBlack) December 1, 2017
Kate Steinle’s family has suffered an agonizing loss and now have been denied justice for the man who shot and killed her. 1/2
— Ken Calvert (@KenCalvert) December 1, 2017
If our immigration laws were enforced, Kate would be alive today. I defy anyone to defend that murderer’s right to be on the San Francisco pier the night he took her life. 2/2
— Ken Calvert (@KenCalvert) December 1, 2017
I greatly respect our jury system, but I could not disagree more with this verdict. I pray for Kate’s family. https://t.co/5Vvgo3Pu7r
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) December 1, 2017
Wake up right! Receive our free morning news blast HERE
DONATE TO BIZPAC REVIEW
Please help us! If you are fed up with letting radical big tech execs, phony fact-checkers, tyrannical liberals and a lying mainstream media have unprecedented power over your news please consider making a donation to BPR to help us fight them. Now is the time. Truth has never been more critical!
Frieda@bizpacreview.com
Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida where she has been writing for the BizPacReview team since 2015.
- ‘Are we next?!’ Kilmeade breaks down shady FBI actions, concludes Trump justified in his outrage - August 30, 2022
- Grandfather throws down with aggressive kangaroo that attacked his dogs, but who really won? - June 4, 2022
- ‘My name is Dr. Robinson’: Proud abortionist snaps at Chip Roy calling her ‘Miss’ during hearing - May 19, 2022
Comment
We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. If a comment is spam, instead of replying to it please click the ∨ icon below and to the right of that comment. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation.
