A Michigan man is facing months in prison after repeatedly yelling expletives at the judge presiding over his trial.
Darrell Jarrell appeared in Washtenaw County court Wednesday on a charge of trespass, a simple misdemeanor.
But just before Judge Cedric Simpson adjourned the court, Jarrell said, “I’m sick of this state. I intend to leave this state as soon as I can.”
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Defendant Darrell Jarrell uttered a string of foul language in a Michigan courtroom before Judge Cedric Simpson adjourned. (YouTube/Hon J Cedric Simpson)
Jarrell added: “You guys can kiss my ass.”
Judge Simpson tried to restore order, warning the disgruntled defendants not to make any further comments, despite their outrage.
“Dammit!” Jarrell retorted.
Simpson told Jarrell he was in contempt of court and immediately served a 93-day misdemeanor sentence on him.
Jarrell repeatedly swore and Simpson repeatedly charged him with misdemeanor assault, and this continued multiple times until bailiffs physically removed Jarrell from the courtroom.
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The two fought back six times, resulting in a total of 558 days in prison.
Simpson then told the waiting defendant there was no need to worry about the other man’s explosive behaviour, and moved on to the next case without a care in the world.
Simpson dealt with a similarly odd defendant earlier this year: Corey Harris, 44, who was charged with operating a vehicle while suspended, called into the virtual courtroom from his car.
Judge Cedric Simpson dismissed concerns from the defendants, who were watching the tragedy unfold via a virtual connection in a separate trial. (YouTube/Hon J Cedric Simpson)
“Mr. Harris, are you driving?” Simpson asked the defendant.
“Actually, I’m pulling up to the doctor’s office,” Harris said. “Give me a second. I’m just going to park.”
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“Okay, maybe there’s something I don’t understand. This is driving with a suspended license. [case]”He was just driving and he didn’t have a license,” Simpson told the public defender.
“I have no idea why he would do such a thing,” the judge said. “Therefore, the defendant’s bail in this case is revoked.”
Simpson ordered Harris to turn himself in. Washtenaw County Jail By 6pm that day.
Fox News Digital’s Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
