The judge threatened to “beat your ass” when the public defender refused to waive his client’s right to a speedy trial. Security cameras recorded the verbal confrontation in the courtroom, as well as audio of what sounds like hitting and yelling. the incident was captured by court security cameras.
Every person accused of a crime is entitled to a speedy trial, but Monday morning Florida public defender Andrew Weinstock refused to waive that right for a client. That decision enraged Brevard County Judge John Murphy.
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The ensuing altercation — which happened in Viera, Florida — was captured by court security cameras. In the video, Judge Murphy tells Weinstock "if I had a rock I would throw it at you right now. Stop pissing me off. Just sit down."
Weinstock insists that he has a right to be there.
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