A Florida Judge Is Fired After Courtroom Fight With Attorney
Judge John C. Murphy has been fired after he initiated a courtroom fistfight with a public defense attorney in June 2014. The judge became irate when attorney Andrew Weinstock refused to waive his client’s right to a speedy trial. In the heat of anger, Murphy beckoned for Weinstock to go outside so he could beat his a**. The men left the courtroom and entered the hallway where Murphy reportedly punched the attorney in the face. Courtroom bailiffs quickly stepped in to break up the fight.
After reviewing the incident, the Florida Supreme Court called Murphy’s actions “a grievous misconduct.” He was fired after the fight became a “national spectacle and an embarrassment to Florida’s judicial system.” The Court said … click HERE to continue reading and see video of fight.
