The following altercation was captured by court security cameras in Viera, Florida:
Public defender Andrew Weinstock refuses to waive the right to a speedy trial for his client.
Weinstock’s refusal enrages Brevard County Judge John Murphy, who tells Weinstock,
“If I had a rock I would throw it at you right now. Stop pissing me off. Just sit down.”
Judge Murphy then threatens Weinstock, “If you want to fight, let’s go out back and I’ll beat your ass,” and both men walk out of the courtroom. According to Florida Today,
Judge Murphy grabbed Weinstock by the collar and started hitting him in the head as soon as they were outside the courtroom. Moments later, members of the court’s audience start clapping. Judge Murphy can then be heard saying, “There’s probably going to be a change over in personnel.”
No charges have been filed related to the fight, although the Florida Bar has opened a file on the case. Judge Murphy took a leave of absence, and his cases were reassigned.
-buzzfeed.com
(Could this just as well have been last night’s GOP debate!!)
