“My son’s death cannot be in vain, which is why I am begging those in power to do something to help my brothers and sisters on the bench,” said United States District Court Judge Esther Salas in an emotional statement last week. The nearly nine-minute videotaped statement came two weeks after the July 19 attack at her home by a disgruntled attorney, who killed her 20-year-old son, Daniel Anderl, and critically injured her husband and prominent defense attorney, Mark Anderl.
The shooting drew an outpouring of support and demands for measures to protect information such as addresses and telephone numbers of judges. The New Jersey State Bar Association is speaking with elected officials and state and federal court staff to craft a path forward on the safety of judges.
