Outburst

Nova Scotia Lawyer’s Courtroom Outburst Resulting in Suspension Upheld by Appeal Court

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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — A local lawyer has faced the loss of his legal practice credentials following a tumultuous incident in a courtroom earlier this year, which escalated to the point where law enforcement had to intervene physically. The event led to an appeal which has recently been dismissed, solidifying the lawyer’s suspension. Donn Fraser, an attorney based in Pictou County, came under scrutiny after a February 1 incident at the Nova Scotia Supreme Court in Pictou during which his conduct resulted in a chaotic scene. Following an extensive review, a three-member panel of the … Read more

Florida Supreme Court Suspends Seminole County Judge for 60 Days Following Unprofessional Courtroom Outburst

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court has sanctioned Seminole County Judge Wayne Culver with a 60-day suspension and public reprimand following his 2022 courtroom conduct, which breached several judicial canons. An investigative panel had initially proposed similar disciplinary actions, but the high court mandated a comprehensive hearing to delve into the allegations more thoroughly. During two separate court sessions in February 2022, the Judicial Qualifications Commission discovered that Culver exhibited abusive behavior, including yelling and profanity towards a courtroom visitor, which escalated to a threat of contempt of court. This abrupt demeanor surfaced when … Read more

Serial Offender Sentenced to Over a Century in Prison Following Violent Courtroom Outburst

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BOSTON — A 60-year-old man embroiled in legal troubles for years unleashed a courtroom outburst that followed his sentencing to a lengthy prison term for a spate of violent sexual assaults. On Tuesday, Suffolk County Judge Katie Rayburn handed Ronald Brown a sentence spanning 72 to 105 years for his crimes committed in 2016, including home invasions and rapes in Boston’s South End. In a courtroom drama, Brown, who has been in custody since his October 2016 arrest, defied decorum by refusing to rise when sentenced and verbally assaulting the judge. Court officers were assaulted … Read more

Judge Rebukes Bay City Man for Racist Outburst, Dismisses Alcohol as an Excuse

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Bay City, MI — A local man’s racially charged outburst has resulted in a stern reprimand from a judge who dismissed any notion that alcohol could excuse the behavior. The incident, which occurred in a local convenience store, was captured on video and has since drawn significant community and legal scrutiny. The man, identified as 42-year-old Jeffrey S. Randazzo, confronted three Black individuals at the store, assaulting them with racial slurs and threatening gestures. This tirade was not only personally offensive but struck a hurtful note in the community, highlighting ongoing issues of racism. During … Read more