Judge Kinkeade allowed evidence regarding past wrongdoing by the defendants, evidence that was both «unduly prejudicial and irrelevant to the jury.» (judicialhellholes.org)
He should make public confession to God and man of past wrongdoing and be willing to ask God for guidance in the future. (religion-online.org)
He points out that thoughts of previous dishonesty might create a sense of guilt that influences people to behave ethically in an attempt to make up for past wrongdoing. (scientificamerican.com)