Courtroom

Indiana Trial Judge Murielle Bright Finds Balance Between Advocacy and Neutrality in the Courtroom

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SEYMOUR, Indiana – Jennings Circuit Judge Murielle Bright has always had a passion for law, growing up in a household with her attorney father. She pursued her interest by joining the pre-law society at Butler University and earning her J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2010. Interestingly, her father had also served on the same bench as Judge Jon W. Webster before becoming a senior judge. Initially, Judge Bright did not envision herself becoming a judge, as she enjoyed being an advocate and engaging in arguments. However, over time, she … Read more

Shocking Footage Reveals Attacker Leaps Over Bench and Assaults Judge in Las Vegas Courtroom

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LAS VEGAS — Previously undisclosed marshal radio transmissions shed light on the chaotic events that unfolded during an attack on a judge in a Las Vegas courtroom. The disturbing incident, captured on video, shows 30-year-old Deobra Delone Redden vaulting over a judicial bench and assaulting Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthubench, ultimately landing on top of her. Despite suffering injuries from the assault, Judge Holthubench reportedly resumed her duties the following day. Multiple court officers, jail security personnel, and courtroom staff members, some of whom can be seen throwing punches in the video, … Read more

Trump Takes Exits Courtroom as Defamation Trial Nears Verdict – A Dramatic Conclusion Looms

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump left the courtroom during the defamation trial as closing arguments got underway on Friday. The trial revolves around a lawsuit filed by Summer Zervos, a former contestant on Trump’s reality TV show “The Apprentice,” who accused him of sexual assault during his presidential campaign in 2016. The trial, taking place in New York City, has drawn considerable attention since it began. Zervos, who is seeking damages for alleged harm to her reputation, claims that Trump’s denials of her assault allegations are false and defamatory. During the trial, … Read more

Ex-White House Lawyer Slams Trump’s Courtroom Conduct in Defamation Trial

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New York City, NY – Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb has criticized Donald Trump’s behavior in a defamation trial involving magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll. Trump’s disruptive presence in the courtroom led to a reprimand from U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. Carroll accused Trump of sexual assault and defamation for denying the allegations. During the trial, Judge Kaplan scolded Trump for his disruptive comments and defiance of orders. Cobb condemned Trump’s courtroom behavior and continuous denial of the assault. He also expressed empathy for Judge Kaplan’s frustration. In the ongoing defamation trial against … Read more