Texas Judge and Son Accused of Racial Slurs and Assault Against Amazon Drivers

Confrontation Over Near-Collision

• 🚗 An incident began when two Black Amazon delivery drivers, LaTierca Thrower and JNae King, nearly collided with Parker County Judge Pat Deen's vehicle as he was backing out of his driveway.
• 🗣️ Judge Deen reportedly confronted the drivers, yelling that they were not paying attention and almost caused a wreck, threatening to get them fired.

Escalation with Son's Actions

• 😠 Judge Deen's son, Gary Patrick Dean Jr., intervened and allegedly began using derogatory names, racial slurs, and offensive statements about the drivers' gender.
• 💦 Cell phone video captured Dean Jr. spitting at both drivers, which the women stated was intentional and a criminal offense.
• 🚫 Despite the video evidence and police report noting Dean Jr. spitting, Judge Deen denied witnessing any spitting, telling officers their eyes were deceiving them.

Allegations of Abuse of Power and Obstruction

• ⚖️ The drivers believe Judge Deen abused his power by threatening their employment.
• 🚓 They have filed assault charges against his son, but noted that responding officers did not immediately take action, leading to a criminal complaint being necessary.
• 🤥 It is alleged that Judge Deen lied to the police about damage to his car and the spitting incident, potentially constituting obstruction of justice.

Judge's Reelection and Public Scrutiny

• 🗳️ Judge Pat Deen is currently seeking reelection for his third term as county judge.
• ⚠️ The incident has raised questions about his temperament and fitness for office, especially given his alleged behavior in a public encounter.
• 💬 The discussion highlights the disparity in how such incidents might be handled if the roles were reversed, emphasizing the need for accountability for elected officials.