text: Kentucky judge Olu Stevens is facing calls to be sacked after he criticized a couple's victim impact statements . A Kentucky judge is facing calls to be sacked after he criticized a couple's victim impact statements and accused them of fostering racist stereotypes in their 3-year-old daughter. Judge Olu Stevens was sentencing Gregory Wallace to five years' probation after he and his accomplice, Marquis McAfee, robbed Tommy and Jordan Gray's Louisville home in April 2013. Police report that the thieves pointed a gun in the face of the couple's three-year-old before making off with $1,100 in cash, a cell phone, wallet and small amount of marijuana belong to the couple. In victim impact statement's prepared for the sentencing of Wallace, the couple called for him to be sent to prison and Jordan wrote that her daughter was still 'in constant fear of black men.' 'Whenever we are running errands, if we come across a black male, she holds me tight and begs me to leave,' the mother said. Tommy Gray also wrote that since the crime, his daughter had been terrified of black males and that probation was not sufficient punishment for Wallace, 27, who had pleaded guilty to robbery. 'If holding a little girl at gunpoint gets you probation, then our system is flawed,' Gray said. But when the case appeared before Stevens on February 4 in Jefferson Circuit Court, it was the parents, not Wallace, who suffered Judge Stevens' wrath, reports the Courier Journal. At the sentencing for Gregory Wallace, Stevens accused the Grays of fostering racist stereotypes in their 3-year-old daughter's mind . 'I am offended. … I am deeply offended that they would be victimized by an individual and express some kind of fear of all black men,' he said. 'This little girl certainly has been victimized, and she can't help the way she feels,' he said. 'My exception is more with her parents and their accepting that kind of mentality and fostering those type of stereotypes.' Despite the family's protests, Stevens granted probation to Wallace, who had no prior convictions for violent crimes and had received strong support from his family and friends. Judge Stevens said Wallace deserved the opportunity to redeem himself and said his thoughts about the Gray's victim impact statements had no bearing on his judgement. He later expanded his opinion writing on Facebook: 'Do three year olds form such generalized, stereotyped and racist opinions of others? Judge Stevens granted Wallace, left, probation because he had no prior convictions for violent crimes and said his thoughts about the Gray's victim impact statements had no bearing on his judgement . 'Had the perpetrator been white, I doubt it would have resulted in such gross generalizations,' wrote Stevens afterwards on Facebook . Marquis McAfee was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the crime . 'I think not. Perhaps the mother had attributed her own views to her child as a manner of sanitizing them.' Stevens also posted a photo showing young black and white children playing together. Friends and family of the Grays say they are outraged by his comments and are calling for him to be removed. 'Judge Stevens blamed and shamed the victims,' said the girl's paternal grandmother, Dawn Renee Bryant. 'It is very disturbing to be called something you are not.' Attorney Tom Wine said the statements made by the victims in this case 'were not intended to be and were not' racist. Facebook pages has been launched both supporting and calling for Judge Stevens to be sacked. He remains adamant that he has done nothing wrong either in court or on social media. 'I was cautioning the parents against allowing racial stereotypes to impact their behavior and that of their child,' he said. The other robber, McAfee, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was on probation for a prior crime at the time of the crime. Court brought it front and center this week. The case involved a burglary and the victims were a young couple and their three year-old child. The written victim impact statement on behalf of the child read that as a result of the offense committed against her parents in her presence, the child is in 'constant fear of black men.' The statement, written by her mother, continues that the child clings to her parent when in the presence of any black man. The incident, the mother concluded, 'has even affected our relationship with our African-American friends.' I read this statement aloud in open court. For a reason. It was of little surprise to me that neither parent nor the child was present in court for the sentencing. After all, the defendant and the judge are amongst the individuals the three year old has fear of as a result of the crime. Do three year olds form such generalized, stereotyped and racist opinions of others? I think not. Perhaps the mother had attributed her own views to her child as a manner of sanitizing them. Let me be clear. The statement played absolutely no role in the sentencing decision and the commonwealth disavowed the statement. Needless to say, I was deeply offended, however, that this statement was put forth for the purpose of persuading me to impose a lengthy prison sentence. Had the perpetrator been white, I doubt it would have resulted in such gross generalizations. The race of a perpetrator of a crime is not a reason or an excuse to fear an entire race of people. We must stand against it in whatever form. As a judge I do my work without regard to race. It is incumbent on me to confront and dispose of language based on racism and stereotypes. We should all do our part to eradicate such nonsense. And let me be clear, silence does nothing to contribute. It simply sends a message that such views are acceptable and fear somehow excuses wrong. Jordan Gray, mother . Q: Has the crime had a psychological impact on you? My husband works nights and there are many nights I still can't sleep. Even with a security system I don't feel safe in my own home. I'm nervous about when random people walk down the street and constantly have our doors locked. Q: Has this crime effected the lifestyle of you or your family? Due to the impact it has had on my 5-year-old daughter we have to consider the area in which we go. While my daughter and I used to play outside, we are hesitant to do so now by ourselves. Q: If you have any additional information, please feel free to attach it to this form. (i.e, recommended sentence). This incident has had the most impact on my daughter. She is in constant fear of black men. When we are running errands, if we come across a black male, she holds me tight and begs me to leave. If (she) is playing in a room and I walk into another, she freaks out. It has affected her friendships at school and our relationship with African American friends. Tommy Gray, father . Q: Has the crime had a psychological impact on you? For months after this crime I couldn't sleep. I would relive this incident every night before bed. I would constantly see their faces every time I closed my eyes. Q: Has this crime effected the lifestyle of you or your family? Since the crime occurred my daughter is terrified of black males. Where ever we go, we are constantly reminded of her fears. She brings up the crime and can't be left alone in our own home because she is afraid someone will bust in the door.' Q: Has this crime resulted in any damages or loss of property? My wife's cell phone and vacation fund of about $1000. Q: If you have any additional information, please feel free to attach it to this form. (i.e, recommended sentence). I don't have a recommended sentence but I feel like probation is not enough. This crime will effect my daughter for the rest of her life and Mr. Wallace deserves to serve time. If holding a little girl at gunpoint gets you probation, then our system is flawed.
target: Kentucky judge Olu Stevens is facing calls to be sacked after he criticized a couple's victim impact statements .
  Tommy and Jordan Gray and their three-year-old daughter were robbed at gunpoint at their Louisville home in 2013 by two African American males .
  Jordan wrote in her statement that her daughter is still 'in constant fear of black men'
  At the sentencing for one of the men, Stevens accused the Grays of fostering racist stereotypes in their 3-year-old daughter's mind .
  'Had the perpetrator been white, I doubt it would have resulted in such gross generalizations,' wrote Stevens afterwards on Facebook .
  Friends and family of the Grays have accused Stevens of being racist and are calling for him to be fired .