Watch: Florida Judge To Attorney ‘I’ll Just Beat Your Ass,’ The Two Step Outside For A Fight
The two went into a hallway, where Judge John Murphy allegedly grabbed public defender Weinstock by the collar and started hitting him.
Via FreakOutNation:
Florida Judge John Murphy was captured on video in an exchange of words with Assistant Public Defender Andrew Weinstock about a case after Weinstock refused to waive a client’s right to a speedy trial. Judge Murphy told Weinstock, “You know, if I had a rock I would throw it at you right now. Stop pissing me off. Just sit down.”
Weinstock replied,”I’m the public defender, I have the right to be here and I have a right to stand and represent my clients.”
Murphy said, “Sit down. If you want to fight, let’s ...