@@_photonx6017, He somehow leaped over the bench. He could have been a football player. Maybe his attorney could explain he was trying to score a touchdown.
Watching the video of this incident, all I could think was "that guy in suit has never punched a person before"🤣🤣 Knowing it was the law clerk explains that and boosts my respect for him!
😂😂😂😂 That's the same thing I said when I saw it yesterday. I was pretty pissed because the attacker was giving the BEATS to Bailiff & just ignoring the those 3rd Grade power hits. When he switched to the overhead hammer strikes I 😂!
@@cwad737 The guy with a cartoon kiddie train face is criticizing a dude who had the balls to go after a crazy, athletic felon in rage mode. You would've cowered in the corner like a little girl.
My uncle was a criminal defense attorney in Detroit in the 70's & 80's when crime was easily 3 to 4 times worse than it is now. He was telling me once that he had a client that attacked another defense attorney he had before my uncle took the case. I remember asking him was he afraid he would get attacked and basically he said he was from the Southside of Chicago, he went to Vietnam and he marched during the civil rights movement while facing the Klan so a wannabe thug wasn't going to scare him. Also Steve, it wasn't just one of the Manson defendants, it was Charles Manson himself who tried to attack the judge.
I remember hearing about that case during that monster’s trail. During and after the trail the judge, DA, the twelve jurors and all of their families had to be protected because of the kind of people that had believed in and were so easily influenced by that monster. They feared that one of them would threaten the judge, DA, or any of the Jurors through their families by threatening to harm them if Manson didn’t get a not guilty verdict from the judge or the jury. Although there’s a lot of other cases like that, I even remember a case where a father was waiting at an airport as a monster that had molested his son to be brought off the flight in handcuffs. And as he was talking with family on the pay phone nearby, and then when the father saw the monster being escorted by police he went up and shot him like the monster he was. The father was arrested for killing him, but the judge ruled the father’s actions as justifiable. And set the conditions that the father were to not commit any other crimes or infractions and he wouldn’t have to go to jail for murder.
I remember watching an interview with a Catholic priest that served in the prison where Manson was incarcerated. One day when the priest was making his visits to prisoners he stopped by Manson's cell and Manson started making threats. The priest was unphased and advised Charles not to get close to the bars. "Why not?" Manson shot back. The priest smiled looked him right in the eye and told him, "Because if I can ever reach you I'll pull you right through these bars before you can even blink." Charlie took a quick involuntary hop back because he could tell that unlike himself the priest was telling the absolute truth and not making idle threats to sound tough. I'm paraphrasing from my memory, but it was one of those moments that shows that kindhearted people can also be tough as nails.
I was in court one time when a judge was sentencing a guy to 15 years for assault or something and the guy said something to which the judge responded "I think I can make that 20" and he replied "I don't care what you think" and then came across the courtroom(which wasn't small) and slapped the judge HARD.
The guy shouldn't be out assaulting people and likely deserved the sentence, but ask me if I feel bad for a judge after playing with someone's life that flippantly.
So, next judge added another 5 years to the sentence, and made it sequential as well, with no parole for the second sentence. So he will, at a minimum, have served15 years, even with probation, though it likely would be the full 25.
@@jessicaanderson7885 😳 Dude is either insane and should be secured, or sane and looking at years, a risk to the judge and his victim and should be secured. However he may also be a contender for olympic hurdles 🤔
Right before the attack, his attorney told the judge that his client always does well on probation. I can't imagine having to say that with a straight face.
'They' substituted lab rats for attorneys in a behavioral science experiment. 'They' had to switch back to attorneys because there are some things that rats just won't do...
If I were his lawyer I'd have the best argument in history: What SANE person would attack a judge at their own trial? This court has sentenced people before, and even the murderers have enough sense to know their assault of a judge could only go badly for them!
Lacking impulse control isn't the same as being incompetent for trial. As well, even incompetence is only a temporary reprieve. They get you treatment, then try your case when the issue is resolved. Either way, being commited to a mental health facility isn't exactly preferential to incarceration.
That guy isn't insane at all. He was being as charming as possible prior to the moment he realized he wouldn't be getting his way. Moronic behavior isn't necessarily a reflection of insanity.
@@alexanderlapp5048 How about to avoid having all kinds of additional felony charges tacked on and the sentence considerably extended? He initially probably wasn't looking at that much time given that possible probation had been on the table.
@@hippiebits2071 , Given his behavior in the courthouse, I find it hard to believe he could do a short prison term without getting additional felony charges from assaulting prison guards or other inmates. I don't know Nevada law, but some sentences are served concurrently. This means you serve time for multiple offences at the same time. Assaulting a judge during a court procedure would carry a maximum of at least 4 years I would think, especially since it caused injury. This man probably doesn't think things out like you most likely wood. He just reacts like an animal.
I was a deputy sheriff assigned to felony courts for many years. You may be surprised how many judges disregard the safety recommendations advised by the deputy in charge of the prisoner. I can remember multiple incidences where an in custody defendant, with a violent history, became violent or tried to run simply because the judge wouldn't allow handcuffs or leg chains during a sentencing. Seems not much has changed since I've been out of the game.
Judge wasn't buying his contrition which he instantly proved her right. The most impressive thing besides the guys leap was when the guy is being pounded the judge can be heard telling them to stop. That shows in a crunch she cares about the law and not her ego.
I saw that video yesterday. (Court TV TH-cam Channel) It was an impressive leap, over the judges podium (?) which is raised a bit. All air. No apparent assistance on any piece of furniture. Pro tip: "Don't show your proclivities in court". If this involved police, they might start taking courtroom office equipment under civil asset forfeiture.
Not only did the defendant get to the judge, but he flew up and over the bench like Superman. He didn’t even climb on anything, he leaped and flew over.
Law clerk getting extra credit..... And street credit.......Side note,I was trying to be funny not literal.... But for him to step up and take some of the punishment. I give the man props..
Watching those "punches", it was clear that guy was not a deputy. Vegas deputies are big and their punches actually do damage. But he tried, at least. The lawyer, or stenographer, or whatever, that just stood there at the front of the desk? Not so useful. But hey, maybe if that was the court stenographer he was making mental notes so he could stenograph them when the commotion ended. I've been in a courtroom in that courthouse once, and there were a LOT of deputies wandering around the halls, and one in the courtroom at all times (jury duty pulled me in there where I hadda hang out in the lobby for an hour, then in a courtroom for about 4 hours one day and 2 hours the next). I'm really surprised it took as long as it did for more help to show up given the thicket of deputies wandering around. I think this is the first time I've seen a video of someone getting their hands on the judge. Getting ahold of the accused, or a lawyer--yeah, that happens.
It's a defense attorney's job to "throw" whatever they can at the law, and hope that something sticks. They wouldn't be doing their job if they didn't.
To be fair: Do sane people dive at the judge? Even "insane" murderers have enough control to understand that attacking the judge can only go badly for them.
I appreciate your pointing out a realistic view on the bias question. We hear so often about hairs being split in the law and in courts. I know it happens, but there's a lot more nuance. I clearly remember reading about the Rod Blagojevich trial. Blagojevich and his cronies tried to be cagey on phone calls. They'd say something like, "Let me talk about Fred," then later they'd say, "I'm going to give money to a guy." Thinking they could claim that they were never recorded saying, "I'll give money to Fred." The court and the jury just took the conversation as a whole and knew what was going on.
SCOTUS has made it damn near impossible to make bribery charges stick. You pretty much need a series of notarized letters saying "I am giving you this money, which is a bribe, in exchange for this list of favors" and "I accept this money, which is a bribe, and will perform the list of favors in exchange for your money, which is a bribe."
The judge totally got hurt; you can see her head slam onto the table next to her when he jumped on her. I wouldn't be surprised if she had whiplash from that.
I worked in Manhattan Criminal Court and Brooklyn Criminal Court for over 30 years. We always had additional security during sentencings. There was always a plan or routine in each part as to how we would handle issues with defendants. In all my years I know of no time where a defendant ever got to a Judge. I know of incidents. And I could tell you some stories. But no one ever got to a Judge on the bench.
I was once falsely accused of attacking a young man who was hit by a car while riding his skateboard (which his parents had forbidden him to do). When they asked him how he got his injuries, he said my name (I didn't even know him). It ended up in court. He and his father apologized. I was asked if I had anything to say. I said "No. I think it's pretty clear I don't belong here." They judge said, "Oh yeah smart guy. You are charged with a felony! I could throw in the county right now!" It is sad how few judges are attacked and killed in this country.
We are VERY soft on crime here in Las Vegas. Henry Ruggs, a player for the Raiders, was driving at over twice the posted speed limit, had a BAC of twice the legal limit, hit and killed a woman and he got 3 years. Trust me, this clown will see 30 days in lockup, at best.
@@MahkyVmedia1the court does not tolerate assault on judicial officials and they will make it clearly known. He will definitely get more than 5 years for attacking the judge. A lot more.
I liked how the defense attorney just calmly walked up to the bench and just stood there as "witness" to how the bailiff(s) and clerk freed the judge and subdued the thug.
He didn't even "run up to" the bench, he LEAPT from the DEFENSE TABLE and practically flew to and OVER the Judge's bench. Dude flat-out did a full-on Superman-style flying tackle.
The dude was obviously crazy. The system continues to fail people and shocked by their crazy behavior. "Oh no this guy with schizophrenia is obviously not acting right but he should really learn his lesson"
Damn straight!!!! It's like when a judge gives a repeat drug offender a harsher sentence & a lecture for repeat offending!?!?! It's like "HELLO....? JUDGE...? ITS CALLED AN ADDICTION. CAN YOU SAY ADDICTION? NOW LOOK IT UP. IT HAS A DEFINITION!! (sorry I went all capitals. Folks brainwashed & chearng on our own demise is frustrating) This should be a slam dunk for the defennse
As a state correctional officer, I had to transport an inmate to court. The inmates lawyer wanted the restraints removed during the trial because he thought they would make the guy look like he was in prison. I guess he thought the orange jump suit wouldn't give it away. I got a message to the bailiff to tell the judge this guy was doing time for three prior assault convictions and about 70 conduct violations while in prison. I got a message back from the bailiff. The judge says the restraints would stay in place!
In my flyover state, we had a guy that got called in for non-payment of child support. He was on the stand and refused to answer any questions. He somehow was finally able reach over and slap the judge. He pleaded not guilty and that judge was a witness. The guy was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
With the court video and with your comment about the computer monitors and with say about a 16 page PDF on his diet and exercise routine; this guy will buy his way out of prison in no time.
Steve this reminds me of a case from when my father was a district court judge, where a guy was charged with selling stolen computer equipment to the court, resulting in all the local district judges having to recuse themselves from the case. Basically the guy had a side job doing computer consulting, and he had used his day job's credit account to order the equipment for his side job, he may or may not have intended to pay it back, but got caught before he did so.
Steve, thank you for covering this, My wife has been telling me to watch the video for hours now and I find it hilarious that you cover it and she knows you will not show the video:)
As long as judicial immunity exists, I think it should be fair game for things like this to happen. We have a right to protect our life, liberty and property. If they don't allow us to use the court to do it then this is fair game. What he did is wrong, but immunity is far worse.
you have to question the mental capacity of some one who would think that attacking a judge in the court room in front of multiple witnesses was a good idea
Now I may have my dislike for our law and justice system buy Never EVER Put your hands on an officer of the law or courts! That is just not acceptable.
I want to believe that somewhere out there there is a judge that happens to also be really into martial arts. Black belts in multiple disciplines, just a lifelong passion/hobby. One day, some one actually attempts to superman-dive over the bench and attack them directly. In that instant, they say to themselves, "at last, my time has come."
That law Clark looked pretty weak. He should stick to law I guess. The way that defendant flew over the bench was AMAZING! He literally flew! He missed his calling for sure
Saw the video and the guy launched over the judge's high desk. He cleared it. Took several to subdue him. The judge was injured when her head hit the wall. Hopefully she's okay and the guy serves a long sentence.
Hopefully she learned not to be corrupt & how to have empathy & maybe be able to recognize the need for mental Healthcare and that folks suffering mental illness going through the criminal courts / prison systems vs a mental Healthcare system has a negative affect on the entire nation. Hopefully, but doubtful. Most judges are themselves psychopaths, incapable of experiencing feelings like empathy. Empathy is a liability for any attorney. Empathy a disqualifier for a judge. Lack of empathy is one of multiple characteristics of the psychopath that makes them go far in these type jobs. Of course we the people would want a judge to have empathy. It's the pwra that be who can't have that. The ones who profit from an over crowded prison population. Remember, most judges are appointed not elected. This results in not having powers separated
If so, it would only be for that crime. Now he gets to be charged with the crime of viciously attacking a judge in her own court, and hopefully he'll be sentenced to an extended stay in a maximum security prison.
@louisejohnson6057 Jump on the band wagon Louise! If he would have gotten a piece of that judge, it would have been the only justice to come out of that court room! Our judicial system is just as broken as the other 2 branches. Corrupt judges are a huge reason for it. It's not a "fes bad APPLES " Edit its not a few bad apples either. Is fes a word? What's wrong with my spell chicker?
Yeah. Now, this can be considered in the sentence. The new sentence hearing ought to be soon, and he'll be arraigned on new charges. I know this judge doesn't need to recuse herself, but she didn't look good. She's probably out of work for a doctor eval and until she's released to work. One of my kids hit their head that hard once. They weren't allowed to do schoolwork for 2 weeks. There were restrictions for 8 weeks.
The defendant did an Olympic gymnastic dive over the bench! The bailiff would have to have been in front of the bench to do a football tackle to stop the defendant!
Contrary statement: If this is his third felony and he has been in prison before, did he do it because he knew he would never get out and attacking a judge would give him street cred?
The dude took a running dive and literally flew through the air up and over the desk onto the judge. She should have had time to get out of the way but it looked like she was in shock and couldn't move until the last minute, which was too late to avoid being pounced upon. Prior to making the leap, he had just made a statement telling the judge he was really trying to make sure he does the right thing.
You know what; if I was innocent and that judge with that karen voice said the same to me I don't know if I could keep things peaceful. But the guy did it so I don't know what he was thinking. Maybe since he was in jail already, he somehow thought this will up him in the prison "pecking order"? I can't imagine. Maybe he really is crazy and should be kept away from society for different reasons
1). The “Protected Person” he assaulted was NOT the judge. She mentioned this as part of the reason why she was sentencing him. Most likely it was his gf or someone he knew that had a restraining order against him. 2). She mentions several convictions for violence. 3). Because of his history and obvious physical fitness, this man should have been restrained. This is the job of the sheriff & bailiff. 4). This doesn’t even look to me like a courtroom. It looks like a conference room. In my state & county, the county court is built to show the seriousness of the issue. It is neo classical architecture with three story high ceilings decorated with wood and paintings. The judge sits at an enormous desk on a raised dias above all people even when seated. The dias is surrounded by a low railing made of wood with beautifully carved surfaces. The dias is reached by means of steps that have a gate at the top to allow admittance. In front of the dias is a huge table. The lawyers and defendants sit behind tables. There is no way perps could do what this man did. They aren’t close enough. 5) The physical environment there does not intimidate nor show the seriousness of what he did. It was reported thaf he was released after this attack. The “justice” system itself is not serious about restraining perps and protecting victims. I am so over the laziness on our part to enforce real consequences for domestic abuse which it looks to me that this case is really about.
Little known fact: the judge is actually the Final Boss in your legal case and if you can attack and deplete their hit points before the bailiff tackles you then you automatically win your case.
I used to be a paralegal for the district attorney in my home town and was responsible for assembling all of the legal documents (arrest report, supporting depositions, etc...) for criminal cases to proceed from the arrest stage; This case is the perfect example of what is likely a felony and would only take 5/10 minutes at most to process.
The guy refused to go to court this morning. So Monday the 8th he will be taken to court no matter what. Now 8 News Now is reporting that the original $54K bail is still in place and the defendant can post 15% to get out of jail. The new judge on the case is saying that he does not want to hear an argument on a new bail until the defendant is in court next Munday the 8th. The District Attorney is seeking no bail.
The video of this is nuts. The guy practically flew over the bench. Just before he did this, he had been talking about how he was "in a better place" in his life now and shouldn't go to jail for a second time. Then the judge, not tricked by any of his BS starts to sentence him and this happens. People like this will never change. Pulling something like this should be an automatic trip to prison for life since rehabilitation is a lost cause.
@@woodsrdr Much of the restraint the court shows is based on never being completely sure you have the whole story and the right guy. Don't do anything rash, don't do anything you can't undo. Those concerns basically don't apply when someone attacks the judge, in a courtroom, on video, etc. Being able to pass judgement with complete indisputable knowledge of what happened is exceptional.
She didn't buy the BS because she read the record. She was responding to it appropriately. This stuff happens for other reasons, like a psychotic break. That might have little to no record, and a psych eval would explain the cause. That's why mental health probation programs exist. Normally, you don't get a lot of chances with those. A judge called that one wrong. I hear about much better outcomes, where someone who was off their rocker had to stay in the hospital and then get outpatient care. Sometimes they never manage to graduate out of the program, but they never break the law again.
@@FireStormOOO_ The court shows restraint? Is that how they rake in billions in traffic fines each year? 5-20 percent of which the defendants are actually innocent? Meaning they're taking hundof thousands of dollars from innocent people each year? Restraint?
If everyone knew what takes place in these court rooms and what BAR members do there would be alot more of these actions. When you contact the DOJ for a copy of a judges FARA statement and their response is not available due to national security, let that shit sink in.
As any defense attorney will tell you, that WAS NOT an assault by his client, but merely an "unconventional method of approaching the judge". 😁.
Hahaha!
Yes that's a nicer way to say "the defendant did col assault someone"
Hardly a defense. More like an admission. .
With any luck he's a sovereign citizen: "Your Honor, I wasn't attacking the judge, I was travelling."
@@_photonx6017,
He somehow leaped over the bench. He could have been a football player. Maybe his attorney could explain he was trying to score a touchdown.
Mid flight hug eh.
Watching the video of this incident, all I could think was "that guy in suit has never punched a person before"🤣🤣 Knowing it was the law clerk explains that and boosts my respect for him!
😂😂😂😂
That's the same thing I said when I saw it yesterday. I was pretty pissed because the attacker was giving the BEATS to Bailiff & just ignoring the those 3rd Grade power hits. When he switched to the overhead hammer strikes I 😂!
Yeah he put the the 12 knuckle shuffle on dude even if it was soft as a pillow. Kudos
He kinda figured it out though... gave him some "corrective action".
He hit like a girl.
@@cwad737 The guy with a cartoon kiddie train face is criticizing a dude who had the balls to go after a crazy, athletic felon in rage mode. You would've cowered in the corner like a little girl.
He attacked the law clerk’s knuckles repeatedly with his chin.
My uncle was a criminal defense attorney in Detroit in the 70's & 80's when crime was easily 3 to 4 times worse than it is now. He was telling me once that he had a client that attacked another defense attorney he had before my uncle took the case. I remember asking him was he afraid he would get attacked and basically he said he was from the Southside of Chicago, he went to Vietnam and he marched during the civil rights movement while facing the Klan so a wannabe thug wasn't going to scare him.
Also Steve, it wasn't just one of the Manson defendants, it was Charles Manson himself who tried to attack the judge.
I remember hearing about that case during that monster’s trail. During and after the trail the judge, DA, the twelve jurors and all of their families had to be protected because of the kind of people that had believed in and were so easily influenced by that monster. They feared that one of them would threaten the judge, DA, or any of the Jurors through their families by threatening to harm them if Manson didn’t get a not guilty verdict from the judge or the jury.
Although there’s a lot of other cases like that, I even remember a case where a father was waiting at an airport as a monster that had molested his son to be brought off the flight in handcuffs.
And as he was talking with family on the pay phone nearby, and then when the father saw the monster being escorted by police he went up and shot him like the monster he was. The father was arrested for killing him, but the judge ruled the father’s actions as justifiable. And set the conditions that the father were to not commit any other crimes or infractions and he wouldn’t have to go to jail for murder.
I remember watching an interview with a Catholic priest that served in the prison where Manson was incarcerated. One day when the priest was making his visits to prisoners he stopped by Manson's cell and Manson started making threats. The priest was unphased and advised Charles not to get close to the bars. "Why not?" Manson shot back. The priest smiled looked him right in the eye and told him, "Because if I can ever reach you I'll pull you right through these bars before you can even blink." Charlie took a quick involuntary hop back because he could tell that unlike himself the priest was telling the absolute truth and not making idle threats to sound tough. I'm paraphrasing from my memory, but it was one of those moments that shows that kindhearted people can also be tough as nails.
@@1LEgGOdtthat father did have to serve like 2 years for the murder.
@@misugita "There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man." ― Patrick Rothfuss
That is a damn good quote! I really appreciate you taking the time to share it. Thanks@@autoteleology !
I was in court one time when a judge was sentencing a guy to 15 years for assault or something and the guy said something to which the judge responded "I think I can make that 20" and he replied "I don't care what you think" and then came across the courtroom(which wasn't small) and slapped the judge HARD.
The guy shouldn't be out assaulting people and likely deserved the sentence, but ask me if I feel bad for a judge after playing with someone's life that flippantly.
So, next judge added another 5 years to the sentence, and made it sequential as well, with no parole for the second sentence. So he will, at a minimum, have served15 years, even with probation, though it likely would be the full 25.
@@SeanBZA
You forgot the public holidays and weekend deductions.
LOL LOL, Funny, 40 ppl are THUMBS UP, probably because it what justice would be like for those petty fogging shysters.
@@SeanBZADid you read the story? I don't think he was afraid of prison.
so many Sentences , He earned a Paragraph
He really showed that the judge was right by sentencing him and not giving him probation.
100%
No, not really.
@@taitsmith8521 , please go on, elaborate if you will?
@@taitsmith8521 ~ Hmm, does that mean you're like him...?
@@jessicaanderson7885 😳 Dude is either insane and should be secured, or sane and looking at years, a risk to the judge and his victim and should be secured. However he may also be a contender for olympic hurdles 🤔
At his next court appearance, they'll wheel him in Hannibal Lecter style. 😮
😂😂😂👍
its vegas, its always a good chance for something creative here LOL
That's why he's refusing more court appearances. They will have him shackled and bound.
Right before the attack, his attorney told the judge that his client always does well on probation.
I can't imagine having to say that with a straight face.
This is why I haven’t wanted to be a lawyer since my first time seeing My Cousin Vinny in middle school.
Reminds me of the first episode of Better Call Saul lol
Lawyers have to first pass acting classes.
'They' substituted lab rats for attorneys in a behavioral science experiment. 'They' had to switch back to attorneys because there are some things that rats just won't do...
It might have been true up to that point.....
If I were his lawyer I'd have the best argument in history:
What SANE person would attack a judge at their own trial? This court has sentenced people before, and even the murderers have enough sense to know their assault of a judge could only go badly for them!
Lacking impulse control isn't the same as being incompetent for trial. As well, even incompetence is only a temporary reprieve. They get you treatment, then try your case when the issue is resolved. Either way, being commited to a mental health facility isn't exactly preferential to incarceration.
That guy isn't insane at all. He was being as charming as possible prior to the moment he realized he wouldn't be getting his way.
Moronic behavior isn't necessarily a reflection of insanity.
@@hippiebits2071,
He thinks he is going to prison anyway, so why not get into a big fight in the courthouse.
@@alexanderlapp5048 How about to avoid having all kinds of additional felony charges tacked on and the sentence considerably extended? He initially probably wasn't looking at that much time given that possible probation had been on the table.
@@hippiebits2071 ,
Given his behavior in the courthouse, I find it hard to believe he could do a short prison term without getting additional felony charges from assaulting prison guards or other inmates.
I don't know Nevada law, but some sentences are served concurrently. This means you serve time for multiple offences at the same time. Assaulting a judge during a court procedure would carry a maximum of at least 4 years I would think, especially since it caused injury.
This man probably doesn't think things out like you most likely wood. He just reacts like an animal.
I was a deputy sheriff assigned to felony courts for many years. You may be surprised how many judges disregard the safety recommendations advised by the deputy in charge of the prisoner. I can remember multiple incidences where an in custody defendant, with a violent history, became violent or tried to run simply because the judge wouldn't allow handcuffs or leg chains during a sentencing. Seems not much has changed since I've been out of the game.
It looked just like a SNL skit. He was polite then suddenly just snapped and jumped the judge in an impressive tiger leap
Do you have a link?
Judge wasn't buying his contrition which he instantly proved her right. The most impressive thing besides the guys leap was when the guy is being pounded the judge can be heard telling them to stop. That shows in a crunch she cares about the law and not her ego.
Polite? Did you see the same video? Did you see the expression in his face?
It's in their DNA those well developed twitch muscles.
I saw that video yesterday. (Court TV TH-cam Channel) It was an impressive leap, over the judges podium (?) which is raised a bit. All air. No apparent assistance on any piece of furniture.
Pro tip: "Don't show your proclivities in court". If this involved police, they might start taking courtroom office equipment under civil asset forfeiture.
Not only did the defendant get to the judge, but he flew up and over the bench like Superman. He didn’t even climb on anything, he leaped and flew over.
Proof that God was on his side.
@@willdejong7763
It’s not proof of anything other than he can run and jump.
@@ralfie8801 No? How about, “Proof that he has super powers because he comes from another planet!”
@@willdejong7763
We could say he did a line of coke before the hearing and had superhuman strength too, but I doubt if he was out on bail.
That guy’s leap was very impressive. He missed his calling as a high jumper.
If he had channeled that rage into an athletic career (and had good handlers) he'd be famous instead of infamous now.
He would be good on Dukes of Hazzard! 🤟
The deputy missed the goal line tackle😅😂
maybe they should have looked at him as a cat burglar.
NFL - master of blocking kicks / punts with that jump.
Homeboy cleared that bench in a single, running leap. He would have made an outstanding tackle if he wasn't a career criminal.
that jump was epic.
Green Bay Packers should take a look at him if he ever gets out. He's got that "Lambeau Leap" down!
Don't call him a "career criminal," that makes him sound way cooler than what he actually is: a grown man who throws temper tantrums! 😂
Kudos to the law clerk
Didn’t just clear the beach, he even cleared the computer monitor as well, Superman style
I didn't know trampolines were standard equipment in courtrooms.
Dude missed his calling, should've been on a defensive line in the NFL...he could literally go flying over the offensive line and sack the quarterback
Laughed when I saw the title of this video, so glad you covered this. That law clerk was the man, he just whaled away on that guy.
Law clerk getting extra credit..... And street credit.......Side note,I was trying to be funny not literal.... But for him to step up and take some of the punishment. I give the man props..
Watching those "punches", it was clear that guy was not a deputy. Vegas deputies are big and their punches actually do damage. But he tried, at least. The lawyer, or stenographer, or whatever, that just stood there at the front of the desk? Not so useful. But hey, maybe if that was the court stenographer he was making mental notes so he could stenograph them when the commotion ended.
I've been in a courtroom in that courthouse once, and there were a LOT of deputies wandering around the halls, and one in the courtroom at all times (jury duty pulled me in there where I hadda hang out in the lobby for an hour, then in a courtroom for about 4 hours one day and 2 hours the next). I'm really surprised it took as long as it did for more help to show up given the thicket of deputies wandering around.
I think this is the first time I've seen a video of someone getting their hands on the judge. Getting ahold of the accused, or a lawyer--yeah, that happens.
For what, breaking his hands throwing horrible punches
No street cred. That guy does not know how to fight. But he does get props for trying to protect the judge,
@@frotoe9289They're like sharks except they sense the blood before it appears & they go the other direction away from it.
Forget the clerk, the judge just got herself an easy path to reelection. The ads write themselves. "Judge ______, fighting for justice!"
This is not the procedure to request trial by combat.
I'd really hate to be the defense attorney on this one.
I saw the video and that was the craziest thing that I have ever seen. And now his attorney is saying that his client has mental problems
The defendant admitted he has mental problems when he talked to the judge. His atty reiterated it. I had to wear headphones to hear the audio
It's a defense attorney's job to "throw" whatever they can at the law, and hope that something sticks. They wouldn't be doing their job if they didn't.
To be fair:
Do sane people dive at the judge? Even "insane" murderers have enough control to understand that attacking the judge can only go badly for them.
May have mental problems. But he understands what is happening in court. That is all that matters.
@@halfabee no. It matters at the time of the offense as well
I just watched that video this morning, the guy had an impressive vertical leap to get up and over to the judge.
He should have tried out for the Olympic field events like the 100 yard dash, the long jump, and the high jump.
When I saw the video, all I heard was... "I believe I can Flyyyyyy. I believe I can punch you in the eye."
I imagine the fighting response gave the defendant the lower sentence he was hoping for.
I appreciate your pointing out a realistic view on the bias question. We hear so often about hairs being split in the law and in courts. I know it happens, but there's a lot more nuance. I clearly remember reading about the Rod Blagojevich trial. Blagojevich and his cronies tried to be cagey on phone calls. They'd say something like, "Let me talk about Fred," then later they'd say, "I'm going to give money to a guy." Thinking they could claim that they were never recorded saying, "I'll give money to Fred." The court and the jury just took the conversation as a whole and knew what was going on.
Weren't even smart enough to attempt code language? 💀
SCOTUS has made it damn near impossible to make bribery charges stick. You pretty much need a series of notarized letters saying "I am giving you this money, which is a bribe, in exchange for this list of favors" and "I accept this money, which is a bribe, and will perform the list of favors in exchange for your money, which is a bribe."
@@CantankerousDave That's a great point. I don't know if Blagojevich would be convicted today.
I'm over here thinking "gee, what are the chances this dude will be securely shackled next time he's in court?"
In the UK they hold some trials by video link.
The judge totally got hurt; you can see her head slam onto the table next to her when he jumped on her. I wouldn't be surprised if she had whiplash from that.
Typical law clerk duties include legal research, drafting orders, and hand to hand combat.
He was literally throwing himself at the mercy of the court.
Judge: how do you plead?
Defendant: Insanity (obviously)
No, he pled "Hulk Smash!"
No really, they are declaring him mentally ill. Now he'll just stay in a mental hospital until he is "better" (prob less than a year) then set free...
Insanity is a real thing, but the term is applied too often for cases where the person simply displays bad behavior. Lack of impulse control.
Law clerk of the year! He is my kind of guy!
I worked in Manhattan Criminal Court and Brooklyn Criminal Court for over 30 years. We always had additional security during sentencings. There was always a plan or routine in each part as to how we would handle issues with defendants. In all my years I know of no time where a defendant ever got to a Judge. I know of incidents. And I could tell you some stories. But no one ever got to a Judge on the bench.
This guy flew right over the bench. I could imagine an offensive line would have trouble keeping him from slacking the quarterback.
Thanks for the pro tip
No charge!
the dude looked like a giant flying squirrel the way he attacked the judge
Kerfuffle is going to be my word of the day.
Judge Judy uses this word often.
Why isn’t every defendant for a case like this not restrained? I’m not impressed by courtrooms who act like this was their first day on the job.
I was watching Rikieta Law, and with his weird sense of humor, he was expounding on how fast that guy got over the dias and up to the judge's bench.
Well, he certainly proved what kind of man he was by attacking a woman old enough to order off the senior's menu at Perkins.
I’m going to call upping your sentence to assault of a judge like that uncontrollable idiocy.
Now now let's not jump to any conclusions. Maybe the judge's hair was on fire.
I was once falsely accused of attacking a young man who was hit by a car while riding his skateboard (which his parents had forbidden him to do). When they asked him how he got his injuries, he said my name (I didn't even know him). It ended up in court. He and his father apologized. I was asked if I had anything to say. I said "No. I think it's pretty clear I don't belong here." They judge said, "Oh yeah smart guy. You are charged with a felony! I could throw in the county right now!" It is sad how few judges are attacked and killed in this country.
How to change a 1 year jail sentence onto a 20+ year prison sentence
No, 5 at most
He sure showed her, didn't he?
We are VERY soft on crime here in Las Vegas. Henry Ruggs, a player for the Raiders, was driving at over twice the posted speed limit, had a BAC of twice the legal limit, hit and killed a woman and he got 3 years. Trust me, this clown will see 30 days in lockup, at best.
@@MahkyVmedia1the court does not tolerate assault on judicial officials and they will make it clearly known. He will definitely get more than 5 years for attacking the judge. A lot more.
@MahkyVmedia1 pretty sure "attacking public official" carries up to 10 year sentence on its own.
I saw the video last night, it was wild!
I liked how the defense attorney just calmly walked up to the bench and just stood there as "witness" to how the bailiff(s) and clerk freed the judge and subdued the thug.
He didn't even "run up to" the bench, he LEAPT from the DEFENSE TABLE and practically flew to and OVER the Judge's bench. Dude flat-out did a full-on Superman-style flying tackle.
How would you like to be the public defender assigned to this case?
The dude was obviously crazy. The system continues to fail people and shocked by their crazy behavior.
"Oh no this guy with schizophrenia is obviously not acting right but he should really learn his lesson"
Damn straight!!!!
It's like when a judge gives a repeat drug offender a harsher sentence & a lecture for repeat offending!?!?!
It's like "HELLO....?
JUDGE...?
ITS CALLED AN ADDICTION.
CAN YOU SAY ADDICTION?
NOW LOOK IT UP. IT HAS A DEFINITION!!
(sorry I went all capitals. Folks brainwashed & chearng on our own demise is frustrating)
This should be a slam dunk for the defennse
He was found to be competent by doctors before the case - defense lawyer already tried that routr.
@@Sigurther do you think a dude who would do this is sane
Wait, if there is significant bodily harm, how can it be ATTEMPTED battery?
He was on trial for attempted battery (maybe due to a plea deal?) and committed actual battery while he was there. Not a wise move.
Different people.
Well one could argue that the battery was attempted, and successful!
As a state correctional officer, I had to transport an inmate to court. The inmates lawyer wanted the restraints removed during the trial because he thought they would make the guy look like he was in prison. I guess he thought the orange jump suit wouldn't give it away. I got a message to the bailiff to tell the judge this guy was doing time for three prior assault convictions and about 70 conduct violations while in prison. I got a message back from the bailiff. The judge says the restraints would stay in place!
With a flying press like that, the man missed his calling in professional wrestling.
That guy would have to be crazy to attack a judge in court. Hey, there is his defense...
Good point! You should be a lawyer.
In my flyover state, we had a guy that got called in for non-payment of child support. He was on the stand and refused to answer any questions. He somehow was finally able reach over and slap the judge. He pleaded not guilty and that judge was a witness. The guy was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The defendant not only cleared the bench but cleared the computer monitors without knocking them down.
With the court video and with your comment about the computer monitors and with say about a 16 page PDF on his diet and exercise routine; this guy will buy his way out of prison in no time.
I wonder if any deputies or bailiffs will be fired?
I think they hate that this is on video worst than anybody.
PS. Fired? With a Judge's absolute immunity I would sentence.
The court appointed lawyer for this clown was Left speechless. When he regained his composure he told the judge throw the book at him
Steve this reminds me of a case from when my father was a district court judge, where a guy was charged with selling stolen computer equipment to the court, resulting in all the local district judges having to recuse themselves from the case. Basically the guy had a side job doing computer consulting, and he had used his day job's credit account to order the equipment for his side job, he may or may not have intended to pay it back, but got caught before he did so.
He fought the law and the law won.
No.
There goes his shot at "Inmate of the Month"...
He cleared the bench by a foot!
He violated protocol, should’ve said, “your honor may I approach the bench?”
That clerk seriously mitigated her beating.
The officers in the courtroom had one job, and they failed miserably.
I have had no time to watch yet, but I heard this and I expect a banger of a story from you as always!
That guy FLEW over the desk! He looked like a stunt guy taking a leap for a skit or movie.
Steve, thank you for covering this, My wife has been telling me to watch the video for hours now and I find it hilarious that you cover it and she knows you will not show the video:)
Just another example of "too stupid to stay out of jail".
As long as judicial immunity exists, I think it should be fair game for things like this to happen. We have a right to protect our life, liberty and property. If they don't allow us to use the court to do it then this is fair game. What he did is wrong, but immunity is far worse.
That's not stupidity, that's uncontrolled anger
@@dragons_red Not controlling your anger as a defendant in a court room qualifies as profoundly stupid in my opinion.
you have to question the mental capacity of some one who would think that attacking a judge in the court room in front of multiple witnesses was a good idea
I must say that leap over the bench was epic. Totally inappropriate but epic.
Now I may have my dislike for our law and justice system buy Never EVER Put your hands on an officer of the law or courts! That is just not acceptable.
I want to believe that somewhere out there there is a judge that happens to also be really into martial arts. Black belts in multiple disciplines, just a lifelong passion/hobby. One day, some one actually attempts to superman-dive over the bench and attack them directly. In that instant, they say to themselves, "at last, my time has come."
"Court's adjourned!"
Saw this on the news this morning. How to turn a small problem into a huge one !
I bet somehow this was actually a good judge. This sort of crap never happens to bad people, not often enough
The clerk was hitting like a girl but got in few good one's.
That law Clark looked pretty weak. He should stick to law I guess.
The way that defendant flew over the bench was AMAZING! He literally flew! He missed his calling for sure
You have to admit, this was a very novel approach to delay sentencing.
Kind of brings a fun, exciting NFL aspect to the courtroom.
Will the defense attorney ask for a mistrial due to the judge provoking his client?
That law clerk is going to get the very highest of recommendations from the judge.
You have to wonder what he imagined this would accomplish.
If you’ve seen the extended video and saw how he spoke. It’s crystal clear he wasn’t doing much thinking at all. He was all over the place.
Saw the video and the guy launched over the judge's high desk. He cleared it. Took several to subdue him.
The judge was injured when her head hit the wall. Hopefully she's okay and the guy serves a long sentence.
Hopefully she learned not to be corrupt & how to have empathy & maybe be able to recognize the need for mental Healthcare and that folks suffering mental illness going through the criminal courts / prison systems vs a mental Healthcare system has a negative affect on the entire nation.
Hopefully, but doubtful. Most judges are themselves psychopaths, incapable of experiencing feelings like empathy.
Empathy is a liability for any attorney. Empathy a disqualifier for a judge.
Lack of empathy is one of multiple characteristics of the psychopath that makes them go far in these type jobs.
Of course we the people would want a judge to have empathy.
It's the pwra that be who can't have that.
The ones who profit from an over crowded prison population.
Remember, most judges are appointed not elected.
This results in not having powers separated
Hilarious, you are right, Law Clerk came prepared to rock and roll baby!
If the judge pronounced the defendant’s sentence before she was attacked, wouldn’t the sentence be a done deal?
She didn't but she gave indication of what was to come and that's when he snapped.
If you google Steve's title the video is currently No 1
If so, it would only be for that crime. Now he gets to be charged with the crime of viciously attacking a judge in her own court, and hopefully he'll be sentenced to an extended stay in a maximum security prison.
@louisejohnson6057
Jump on the band wagon Louise!
If he would have gotten a piece of that judge, it would have been the only justice to come out of that court room!
Our judicial system is just as broken as the other 2 branches.
Corrupt judges are a huge reason for it.
It's not a "fes bad APPLES "
Edit its not a few bad apples either.
Is fes a word? What's wrong with my spell chicker?
Yeah. Now, this can be considered in the sentence. The new sentence hearing ought to be soon, and he'll be arraigned on new charges. I know this judge doesn't need to recuse herself, but she didn't look good. She's probably out of work for a doctor eval and until she's released to work. One of my kids hit their head that hard once. They weren't allowed to do schoolwork for 2 weeks. There were restrictions for 8 weeks.
The defendant did an Olympic gymnastic dive over the bench! The bailiff would have to have been in front of the bench to do a football tackle to stop the defendant!
Kerfuffle is one of my favorite words 😂
He showed a lack of ... judge-ment.
😂 great comeback
Contrary statement: If this is his third felony and he has been in prison before, did he do it because he knew he would never get out and attacking a judge would give him street cred?
The dude took a running dive and literally flew through the air up and over the desk onto the judge. She should have had time to get out of the way but it looked like she was in shock and couldn't move until the last minute, which was too late to avoid being pounced upon. Prior to making the leap, he had just made a statement telling the judge he was really trying to make sure he does the right thing.
You know what; if I was innocent and that judge with that karen voice said the same to me I don't know if I could keep things peaceful. But the guy did it so I don't know what he was thinking. Maybe since he was in jail already, he somehow thought this will up him in the prison "pecking order"? I can't imagine. Maybe he really is crazy and should be kept away from society for different reasons
A defendant with a violent history not in handcuffs? Bailiff with gun not using it? Might as well be unarmed.
1). The “Protected Person” he assaulted was NOT the judge. She mentioned this as part of the reason why she was sentencing him. Most likely it was his gf or someone he knew that had a restraining order against him.
2). She mentions several convictions for violence.
3). Because of his history and obvious physical fitness, this man should have been restrained. This is the job of the sheriff & bailiff.
4). This doesn’t even look to me like a courtroom. It looks like a conference room. In my state & county, the county court is built to show the seriousness of the issue. It is neo classical architecture with three story high ceilings decorated with wood and paintings. The judge sits at an enormous desk on a raised dias above all people even when seated. The dias is surrounded by a low railing made of wood with beautifully carved surfaces. The dias is reached by means of steps that have a gate at the top to allow admittance. In front of the dias is a huge table. The lawyers and defendants sit behind tables. There is no way perps could do what this man did. They aren’t close enough.
5) The physical environment there does not intimidate nor show the seriousness of what he did. It was reported thaf he was released after this attack. The “justice” system itself is not serious about restraining perps and protecting victims. I am so over the laziness on our part to enforce real consequences for domestic abuse which it looks to me that this case is really about.
That was... unwise.
Little known fact: the judge is actually the Final Boss in your legal case and if you can attack and deplete their hit points before the bailiff tackles you then you automatically win your case.
LMFAO!!!! Best comment ever!!
That leap over the bench was super-impressive, ngl. It was a very stupid, but highly impressive, move.
I used to be a paralegal for the district attorney in my home town and was responsible for assembling all of the legal documents (arrest report, supporting depositions, etc...) for criminal cases to proceed from the arrest stage; This case is the perfect example of what is likely a felony and would only take 5/10 minutes at most to process.
The guy refused to go to court this morning. So Monday the 8th he will be taken to court no matter what. Now 8 News Now is reporting that the original $54K bail is still in place and the defendant can post 15% to get out of jail. The new judge on the case is saying that he does not want to hear an argument on a new bail until the defendant is in court next Munday the 8th. The District Attorney is seeking no bail.
Way to prove the judge right!
The video of this is nuts. The guy practically flew over the bench.
Just before he did this, he had been talking about how he was "in a better place" in his life now and shouldn't go to jail for a second time. Then the judge, not tricked by any of his BS starts to sentence him and this happens. People like this will never change. Pulling something like this should be an automatic trip to prison for life since rehabilitation is a lost cause.
So you're saying that attacking a judge is worse than raping or murdering someone?
@@woodsrdr Much of the restraint the court shows is based on never being completely sure you have the whole story and the right guy. Don't do anything rash, don't do anything you can't undo. Those concerns basically don't apply when someone attacks the judge, in a courtroom, on video, etc. Being able to pass judgement with complete indisputable knowledge of what happened is exceptional.
Darwin Award leap of consequences. 😷😷😷😷
She didn't buy the BS because she read the record. She was responding to it appropriately. This stuff happens for other reasons, like a psychotic break. That might have little to no record, and a psych eval would explain the cause. That's why mental health probation programs exist. Normally, you don't get a lot of chances with those. A judge called that one wrong. I hear about much better outcomes, where someone who was off their rocker had to stay in the hospital and then get outpatient care. Sometimes they never manage to graduate out of the program, but they never break the law again.
@@FireStormOOO_ The court shows restraint? Is that how they rake in billions in traffic fines each year? 5-20 percent of which the defendants are actually innocent? Meaning they're taking hundof thousands of dollars from innocent people each year? Restraint?
This animal should NEVER get out of prison. NEVER!
If everyone knew what takes place in these court rooms and what BAR members do there would be alot more of these actions. When you contact the DOJ for a copy of a judges FARA statement and their response is not available due to national security, let that shit sink in.