| 12 March 2010
Well today is a real treat. You get twice the dose of a normal WTF Friday. This first post I was supposed to post yesterday, but I just couldn't keep myself or Speedy indoors. It was beautiful here! So we made our way to the playground. Now it's raining, so I can get back to work without guilt.
Welcome to the WTF Marathon 'Find Tuna a Case'
To help ease the pain (or market on... I still haven't decided yet) of jury duty, we're having a WTF Marathon at Unscripted Life. The mission: Find the perfect case for Tuna (aka Sweet-D's best friend) to rule on.
Case #3: Here's Pointing At You Kid
I've never been a defendant in a case, actually I've never even been part of the prosecution either (hope to never be on either side). But, I do know from covering countless trials as a court reporter there is a certain way to conduct yourself when in front of a judge.
For instance, you don't interrupt a judge (happens more than you think). You don't flirt with a judge, despite how attractive they are in that black robe (yes I've seen this one in person). You probably shouldn't slouch or act uninterested to a judge (this trial didn't last too long). I can think of many others, but there is one thing a man in the Chicago area did that tops the list of what you should not do in a courtroom, although I would have loved to witness it. This just might be the case Tuna wants.
Let me set the scene for you. The man was brought in on charges of assault. Police say he allegedly attacked two people, one an "obviously" pregnant woman, in separate attacks. He was placed on the McHenry County Sheriff's Top 10 Most Wanted List before his arrest.
According to court documents, the first assault was on the pregnant woman, and the second occurred as few days later on a 23-year-old man. Police told the court there was no apparent harm to the unborn child. I know there are a lot of moms who read this blog, and this was my first concern when I read this story.
As the man stood in front of the judge preparing to be sworn in, there is no telling what was going through the man's mind. The judge asked the accused to raise his right hand, and the man decided to raise just one finger.... the middle one.
That little stunt landed him a sentence of six months for contempt of court. Don't mess with judges.
You can read more details on his charges at the Daily Herald.
Stay tuned for today's WTF Friday story coming to you later this afternoon.
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