An Open Letter to Judge Azcarate from the National Coalition For Men

Judge Penny Azcarate and the NCFM logo

The Honorable Penney S. Azcarate

Fairfax Circuit Court 

4110 Chain Bridge Rd. Suite 501 

Fairfax, Virginia 22030 

Dear Judge Azcarate, 

I am writing on behalf of our organization and supporters, colleagues, and other men and women seeking gender justice and equality. Along with millions across the world we closely watched the televised proceedings of the Depp/Heard trial. 

With impressive demeanor and respect, you displayed commendable command of your courtroom and conducted a fair trial. 

Thank you for giving Mr. Depp a voice, in an impartial tribunal, as he and his counsel spoke for many around the world struggling for justice from false claims of domestic violence and sexual assault. 

Your fair administration of the trial helped expose many myths and misconceptions impacting male victims of domestic violence, and, how abusers continue patterns of abuse by false accusations. 

You have earned the admiration and respect of millions of people worldwide, including ours.