Peculiar, smartass judge Larry Seidlin, who presided over the Anna Nicole Smith's and Larry Birkhead debacle, has announced he's going to resign his judgeship. It's almost as if he allowed cameras in the courtroom only to advance his own career, which now seems to be exactly the case. It would seem as though he's played this disaster even better than "Where Are They Now" alumni Judge Ito, who's for sure best forgotten.
The circuit judge's letter to Gov. Charlie Crist said, "It is now time for me to devote more of my daily life to my own young family and to pursue the many opportunities that have been offered to me outside the judicial system and I have disregarded until now. My opportunities are varied but all share in common a further commitment to helping my fellow citizens through roles in the educational system, the media and non-profit organizations."
Can't imagine what that might mean, but come on, what the hell do you think it means? He offered no specific plans, missing for the first time ever an opportunity to capitalize on free publicity, though rumors have circulated for months that he's been considering a court television deal.
The 29-year judge and former New York city cabbie was working for more than tips when he did things like referring to attorneys as "my good laywer[s]", and even referring to them as "California" or "Texas."
What a media whore. I can't wait to see him on high-band cable.
