Why am I not surprised that the Louisiana District Attorneys Association is defending Judge Mauffray’s secret hearing and decision to end Mychal Bell’s probation?

…Pete Adams, the director of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, said Bell’s is a routine case, and “that’s all it is.”

“It’s not being handled any differently than any other case in which there was an offender that was charged and put on probation and then committed another crime,” Adams said. “His probation was revoked, and his pending crimes were considered. Under those circumstances, any other case would be handled just like that.” DA group, Gov. Blanco say Bell’s case routine, Abbey Brown, The Town Talk

But I am surprised that Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco has so quickly stepped in to assure her constituents that all is well and proceeding apace while remaining mostly silent on the events and proceedings related to the Jena Six. She issued a statement on Friday:

The Office of Youth Development is “following its customary procedures with Bell, as it would with any youth committed to its custody by a court,” she said in the statement.

“OYD will approach the court with its recommendations for placement and service next week. … As with all cases, this recommendation will be based on a standard risk assessment tool that looks at a youth’s history, including behavior, school record, family history, any previous offenses and what type, and whether the youth presents a risk to the public,” Blanco said. DA group, Gov. Blanco say Bell’s case routine, Abbey Brown, The Town Talk

I wonder if those recommendations will be made public? And if not, why not?