A judge from Florida made news several weeks ago after a video of her went viral, that showed her berating a chronically ill defendant in court. The defendant had complained about her breathing difficulties and after the incident with the rude exchange involving the judge took place, the defendant died several days later.
The video went viral because, for many no doubt, it was shocking to see the treatment that was endured by the defendant.
The judge demonstrated extreme impatience, when she interrupted and scolded not only the defendant but the attorneys as well. You can see the footage below.
Prior to the incident taking place, the judge had actually filed her retirement papers and already had plans to leave. It's alleged that she will not be returning to the courthouse. The defendant had been in court because of a family feud and was facing misdemeanor charges.
As well, before the incident had taken place, the defendant also didn't have any record or problems with the police. The reason that she had gotten into trouble, was because she had been charged with allegedly scratching her daughter because they had a disagreement.
It's good to see that she's leaving the court, considering she didn't have the ability to exercise patience with this incident and who knows if there are other similar occasions as well. Just because someone is being charged, doesn't mean that state authorities need to treat them disrespectfully; in a way that's unbecoming of their position.
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Sources:
https://abovethelaw.com/2018/04/florida-judge-berated-sick-woman-who-died-days-later/
http://www.newsweek.com/angry-florida-judge-berates-chronically-ill-defendant-court-who-days-later-896689
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/florida-judge-won-t-be-back-after-berating-sick-inmate-who-later-died-1.3903184
http://www.miamiherald.com/latest-news/article209496684.html