A foul-mouthed defendant who told a Michigan judge in court to “kiss my ass” will spend more than a year in prison, according to a shocking video.
Darrell Jarrell appeared before Washtenaw County Judge Cedric Simpson on Wednesday on a charge of trespass, a simple misdemeanor, but he decided to make an argument when the judge tried to adjourn.
“I’m sick of this state. I plan on leaving the state as soon as I can,” Jarrell said.
“Trespassing. I can technically leave and you guys can issue a warrant and you can just kiss my ass unless I come back,” he ranted. Video Show.
Mr. Simpson did not appreciate the expletive.
“You know? No, no, no. I’m going to tell you this now…” he began.
“Dammit!” Jarrell interjected.
“That’s a contempt charge. A 93-day misdemeanor,” Simpson retorted.
But Jarrell again said “fuck you,” so Simpson sentenced him to an additional 93 days in jail.
As bailiffs escorted him out of the courtroom, Jarrell yelled curses at the judge six times and was sentenced to a total of 558 days in prison.
“That’s my sixth consecutive 93,” Simpson said in court.
The fracas reportedly started when Jarrell was unhappy with the trial date, but when Simpson tried to explain that the delay was because his lawyers couldn’t get in touch with him, he became upset and Fox 2 Detroit reported..
The judge quickly moved on to the next case, that of defendant Keith Jenkins, who, in video footage, was seen standing on a Zoom call with his mouth open in shock as Jarrell became enraged.
Jenkins was left speechless as Simpson presented his case.
“Your Honor, how are you? How are you doing?” Jenkins asked politely, chuckling.
“I’m fine!” Simpson replied with a laugh, telling Jenkins he had no concerns about Jarrell’s actions.
That’s because Simpson has experience dealing with difficult defendants before.
Earlier this year, a judge made national news when a man arrested for driving with a suspended license appeared on a court Zoom call while driving his car.
Simpson appeared stunned when suspect Corey Harris, 44, was seen sitting in the driver’s seat during a May 15 court appearance.
“Mr. Harris, are you driving?” Simpson said, according to footage posted by mlive.com.
Simpson casually replied, and the judge promptly revoked Harris’ bail and sentenced him to prison.
