Tirade

High Court Debates Judicial Bias Amid Racially Charged Tirade in Virtual Courtroom

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New Haven, Connecticut – A recent court session at Yale Law School has sparked a debate on how judges should handle contemptuous behavior in the courtroom, particularly when it involves hate speech from defendants claiming mental health crises. This inquiry was part of the state Supreme Court’s “On Circuit” initiative, which aims to engage law students by hosting real court hearings at educational institutions. The case under review arose from an incident on May 4, 2023, during a virtual hearing handled by Superior Court Judge John M. Newson. Gregory Johnson, representing himself in a habeas … Read more

Former President Trump Storms Out of Defamation Trial, Lashes Out at Judge Kaplan in Social Media Tirade

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump expressed his anger towards Judge Lewis Kaplan via social media following his dramatic exit from the courtroom during his ongoing defamation trial. The trial stems from allegations made by E Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexual assault. Trump’s outburst occurred shortly after reports emerged of his abrupt departure from the court at approximately 10 a.m. Taking to social media only 90 minutes later, Trump initially directed his rage towards Carroll before shifting his focus to Judge Kaplan. Trump’s comments were posted on his new social media … Read more

Millcreek Township Pays $17,500 to Settle Lawsuit Over Anti-Trump Tirade Arrest

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Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania – A motorist in Millcreek Township has received a settlement of $17,500 in a federal lawsuit he filed against the township’s police department. Thomas Sebastian was arrested by Millcreek police in September 2022 after shouting obscenities about former President Donald Trump while driving. He was charged with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct, but was later acquitted. Sebastian then sued the township and the two police officers involved in his arrest, alleging violations of his First, Fourth, and 14th Amendment rights. The case has now been settled for the sum of $17,500. Sebastian’s … Read more