Putnam County Court Judge James Reitz had just finished a case on the bench Friday morning when he asked a court officer for help."They were getting ready to call the next case when Reitz said to the court officer that was with him, 'John, I think I need you to help me here,'" Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell told CNN. Reitz then collapsed. The officer performed CPR on the judge until he was taken by ambulance to the hospital, Odell said.
Read MoreReitz was known for his drug court program, which offered people whose crimes were related to addiction an opportunity to seek treatment and avoid prison. Terrence Murphy, a former New York state senator, told CNN he worked with Reitz often on the drug court. Murphy was chair of the New York State Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction."He ran the best drug court in New York state," Murphy said."He literally saved people's lives.
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Condolences to his family
Stressful job being a judge. Trump sounds like his own judge on a daily basis. He should zip it before he gets a heart~attack. RIP
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Was there anyone nearby to attempt CPR before paramedics arrive? How sad😖
Amen
May his soul Rest In Peace
R.I.P Judge 🙏🙏🙏
Curious why this is news? Unfortunately happens daily and without regard to occupation
in God we trust
So young! Only 57!
Good. Now let’s get a Republican Judge
This is so sad RIP
If he has had fair judgments, he'll certainly rest in peace.
So Sad. May He Rest In Peace.
This is so sad.
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Over 600,000 people die from heart problems every year in the US. This one is sad, sure, but news? no. Must be a really slow news day.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light Shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through The Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Wow. What a great judge. That's an excellent program he ran
Oh, my god, a sad moment, may he rest in peace.
Rip
Oh my Goodness, this is so so sad! May he rest in peace and reach on the other side in safety
May he find peace
oh ...no first aid available in court? i think every court hv to need at least one doctor ,
RIP Judge.
RIP
. Stress is a killer
DEMOCRATS DON'T CARE ABOUT BORDER SECURITY. Nearly 400,000 illegals entered in last three months. How many more entered no one knows. Pelosi and Schumer quite happy with this as long as they don't go near their districts. They are un American.
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Very sad, R.I.P, your honor. God give family power to axpt this painful reality
Terribly sad... Prayers for his Family
Well we've all heard the saying goes bad things happen to bad ppl.
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R.I.P
Rest In Peace
MASUDQAIM11 Wow! Real news from CNN FakeNews network!
Had a class trip to his Court house last Month, May 21st. Tremendous judge, and gentleman he was. Spoke to my daughter's 4th grade class with passion and work ethics. Will be missed,glad we got the chance to meet him. Even bought her entire class Ice cream that day. God bless 🙏
YES.
On bench as in during a hearing?
God Speed RIP your honor
Wow that’s too young to die
Hell of a closing argument, counselor!
What a dramatic way to go.
The Court officers performed CPR and used an automatic electronic defibrillator to resuscitate him.
Court officers accompanied him as he was taken by ambulance to hospital.
Putnam County judge James Reitz of Mahopac dies suddenly in court.
Many people die after having a heart attack, what is the big deal?
Rest in Peace, strength, comfort, and love to all family and friends.
He was a Republican, so I will just say , thoughts and empty prayers
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RIP Poor Guy... a lot of people don’t know the symptoms of a heart attack. Wonder if this was building inside him for a while🙁
Let's all show him the last respect
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Wao R.I.P..
RIP, very sad
How terrible for his family
Rip
Must have been out of shape. 57 ain't that old
None of us are promised another tomorrow. RIP.
I am sure there’s more to this story maybe he wasn’t well or had a heart issues may he rest in heaven prays for his family
RIP
Dealing with all those judgements.. Sad..
Sounds very suspicious
It sad that a great human being and judge had to pass away at such a young age. Why couldn't it be one the Trump appointees, who have no concern for justice or human life.
I hate that for his family.
Very sad!
In God we trust, the words on the wall say. He’s in Heaven now. Eating supper with the Lord!
Frightening how young and how quickly this happened. RIP
I don't believe in 'heart attacks on the bench.' The healthcare establishment is hard at work on this one.
Do the Clintons have an alibi?
Hmmm. I wonder what was the verdict he was about to render ? May he RIP.
Horrifying that this can happen.
How awful
Rip
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Davis is a Laker!!!
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