An Illinois man let out a loud yawn in the courtroom, now he faces six months in jail. Don’t believe it? Read about the yawn, and see photos and video here.
Clifton Williams was present for his cousin’s sentencing hearing at the Will County Court in Joilet, Illinois on July 23rd. Circuit Judge Daniel Rozak was in the process of declaring the sentence when Williams let out what a prosecutor in attendance called “a very loud, boisterous” yawn, which he said was an “attempt to disrupt the proceedings.”
Did he at least cover his mouth?
Either way, the judge wasn’t amused, and sentenced Williams to six months in jail for criminal contempt of court.
Judge Rozak is apparently not shy about handing out contempt charges.
The Chicago Tribune reports that he doled out more than 33% of all such charges in the 12th Judicial Court over the last decade. Others who have been charged included individuals whose cell phones rang during proceedings, and people who have audibly cursed while attending sentencing hearings.
After serving the mandatory minimum of 21 days in jail, Clifton Williams could apologize to the judge and be released—if the apology is accepted. His chance will come this Thursday.
For his sake, we hope he is well rested when he returns to Judge Rozak’s Courtroom.
What do you think? Did the judge go way overboard by sending him to jail? Or is this finally an example of someone putting their foot down for common etiquette? Let us hear your opinion in the comments section below.
See more photos and video below.
August 13th, 2009 at 3:05 am
That judge is such an asshole, abusing his power like that
August 13th, 2009 at 3:26 am
Power monkey,compensating for his own sense of self-inadequacy.throw him to the lions of fairness and common sense
August 13th, 2009 at 3:28 am
The judge was racist, plain and simple. It wasn’t the yawn that got him in jail, but the color of his skin. The judge should be shot in the head!
August 13th, 2009 at 4:05 am
racist
dont know if judge is white
power trip
dont know was not there
hash
yes
August 13th, 2009 at 4:18 am
racist
dont know if judge is white
power trip
dont know was not there
harsh
yes
but still not enough information to make judgement on the judge because I was not there but sound like power trip (thats where i put the money) or may be he tired of punks
August 13th, 2009 at 4:38 am
I can sum up my response to the story and subsequent comments in one word: YAWN
August 13th, 2009 at 4:43 am
Finally a place where people are penalized for blatently disrespecting authority. Harsh? yes Old school? yes Uncalled for? Not at all.
August 13th, 2009 at 4:56 am
Dude you r so stupid n dumb judge I believe u r racist if he yawn to disrupt what he’s saying he can say again you dumb shyt god dog?
August 13th, 2009 at 5:18 am
only in America…… its clearly not racism if he has done this many times. why does everyone say it’s racism if it involves a black man? it makes no difference what colour he is, this judge is clearly an asshole.
August 13th, 2009 at 6:00 am
The “Judge” should be jailed for Contempt of our judicial system. Who the heck does he think he is…….God ????
August 13th, 2009 at 6:05 am
I hope he gets off. There was a 16-year old shot right after her father bought her a car for doing so well in school. My tax dollars should be paying for finding that girl’s killer, not locking up some poor sap who couldn’t hold his yawn in. This was completely uncalled for. Why couldn’t he get a stern warning before the book was thrown at him?
August 13th, 2009 at 6:29 am
good for the judge. i’ve sat in court and seen some disrespectful things. if i was a judge i’d throw the book at some of these characters.
August 13th, 2009 at 6:42 am
I agree w/the judge – this country has gotten outta hand and it is about time someone put a stop to people who are discourtious, especially in the court room setting – yes there is freedom of speech(yawn) but there is a time and a place. He took a gamble and lost so now he has to pay the consequences.
August 13th, 2009 at 6:46 am
This is clearly abuse of power. Can you imagine having to live with someone like him? I bet his wife must ask permission to go the bathroom. I can see me doing 20 to life if I had to live with someone like him.
August 13th, 2009 at 6:56 am
I am all for placing punishment when it is deserved this just seems insane to me coming in on the coat tail of the 30 day sentence that “Pro footballer” got for murdering someone while under the influence. The punishment should fit the crime not the punishment should fit how much you have in your bank acct
August 13th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Seems like a loud, boisterous yawn described by a witness as something meant to disrupt the court is pretty bloody rude.
Remember racist screamers, you dont go into a judge’s courtroom and then see how far you can push the judge’s patience (and then cry racism when the judge doesnt take that kind of garbage), especially when he’s given out 33% of the contempt of court charges in the past, its just plain stupid.
August 13th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Let’s just go along with the idea that interrupting a courtroom is punishable, which it is. Still, HOW does ANYONE justify putting a man behind bars for SIX MONTHS for making any kind of noise in a courtroom? I don’t care if the guy yelled at the top of his lungs, is 6 months, or even 21 days, even ONE day behind bars really justified?? You gotta realize that this man is being kept from his life, work, family, friends, EVERYTHING, all because he supposedly wasn’t “respectful.” Well let me tell ya something, it’s not the law to be respectful, and punishments should fit the crime. I think removal from the court room and even a fine would be suitable, not jail time. That’s just ridiculous. Maybe before you agree with this, you should think about how your tax dollars are going to imprison people for nothing more than yawning while a power hungry judge is talking.
August 13th, 2009 at 7:03 am
very clear and simple the judge does not believe in allowing his authority being undermined by somene who has no respect.there isnt any racism here nor is the judge being an asshole as it was pointed out so many times.when an individual yawns,it doesnt have to be a loud yawn.what i read was this individual was loud when he yawned.im sure if he kept his yawn to himself he wouldnt have had any problems with the judge.as i said before the judge simple doesnt want his authority undermined
August 13th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Good for the judge!!! More judges should take this approach. The guy charged was being a smart ass and trying to make a scene. The court room is not the place for this. Looks great on his dumb ass!!! All I can say is HAHA!!!
August 13th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Are you kidding me… A loud yawn not a little old lady behind her hand yawn. I bet everyone in the court room turned to look. I think the judge white or black would have thrown the book at him. A power trip… humm he has the power why trip on it. If I were the judge I would have asked the officer in the court room to go over and bonk him on the head with his night stick. Then get back to the proceedings.
August 13th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Don’t you know? Yawning and loud throat clearing are the new rude. When my brother wants to “one up” me he yawns in my face to show his displeasure. What a sweetheart! Other “friends” use lous throat clearing as a form of passive aggressive harassment. I guess the judge isn’t too out of the loop because he knows about these ugly forms of behavior.
August 13th, 2009 at 7:31 am
its hard to comment on something u dint witness.. but i think both sides of the party overdid their bit. the guy should’ve tried to control his yawning, and the judge shouldnt have gone to such an extent of sending him to jail, and that too for 6 months. yeah sure the guy probably deserved sum sorta punishment for being disrespectful, however the judge should be the wiser one.
August 13th, 2009 at 7:34 am
I think this is stupid. This Judge thinks ge is above the law. I would bet if you followed him around for a day, he would get caught doing all sorts of things that he can get away with because hes “The Judge”
The types that act that way are always the ones who think they are above others and the rules don’t apply. Could be wrong but I doubt it.
Why not warn him first, to give him six months with no warning is unfair and I hope the judge goes to hell.
August 13th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Excellent! The REAL asshole is the guy that yawned! Too bad he didn’t lock him up for a year. Good job Judge, nice to see someone isn’t letting these hoodlums get away with being ignorant.
August 13th, 2009 at 7:40 am
This fellow was disrespectful in the court room, however, sentencing him to jail is quite a severe punishment for yawning. Why not sentence him to Community service for a couple of months? Cleaning pubic washrooms would be humiliating, perhaps make him think twice about disrupting court room procedures in the future. I wouldn’t be so critical of the Judge since I wasn’t in the court room at the time, I don’t believe anyone should go into a court room with attitude, that is the wrong place to show off as this fellow found out.
August 13th, 2009 at 7:42 am
There are certain people that have no respect for society let alone authority. I wasn’t there to analyze the situation but any loud easily controlled behaviour was definately an attempt to disrupt the proceedings. Perhaps there is some history between the judge and the charged. He might think twice next time but I doubt it.
August 13th, 2009 at 7:50 am
I love all the idiots who make judgements on partial news stories without all the facts. As readers or listners, we are only given small portions of information and we condemn or exonerate wiqth such. And we wounder why the country is f-uped like it is. Think a little!!
August 13th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Jail time is to much for a Yawn. I can understand a fine to ensure order, but six months in jail is way out of scope for the crime of annoying a judge. The system needs to drum out the abuse of power as it is a disgrace to the country. I can see why people hold the system in contempt! This type of power abuse will lead to violence against authority. The judge had other options more suitable to the crime. There are all kinds of crimes occuring and people receiving less punishment than that yawn. This is shameful.
August 13th, 2009 at 8:58 am
asshole
August 13th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Was anyone actually hurt by this yawn?? The answer is NO. Dumb move, Judge.
August 13th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Crying racism every time blacks don’t get their way is a cop-out. This had nothing to do with the man’s color, it had to do with his dis-respect for the court.
August 13th, 2009 at 9:17 am
He could have stiffled his yawn, but made sure he went overboard with it, judges put up with quite a bit of crap from these defendants, as far as racisim is concerned I don’t think that is a factor, the judge may not be white, he’s just putting this guy in his place, a little humility is a good thing.
August 13th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Good for the judge! those cell phones, those bad manners in public… someone has to teach adults what their parents did not when kids.
I like this judge!
August 13th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Well, having not been there I can only assume the judge felt that this man rudely yawned very loudly at exactly the point that he was making his sentance to show his contempt for the court – in which case I think this judge simply put an ignorant jerk in his place.
August 13th, 2009 at 9:54 am
I think It’s absolutely ridiculous, never heard of such thing.
I’m from Canada and I personally know people that deal weed and crack of large amounts and they’re out of jail within 2-3 months, ususally with weed you just get a fine.
The guy should have some respect for the court and people around him but to lock him up in jail, wasting your (taxpayer) money on such a petty thing. Only in America lol
August 13th, 2009 at 9:55 am
…and the middle east haha
August 13th, 2009 at 10:03 am
I don’t want to hear racist!!! Doesn’t this get get a trial on whatever the charge was. stupid judge. and the county or state picks up the cost of having him in jail. If I were williams I would be needing to see a doctor everyday needing medical attn. etc etc etc. run up a big bill for the state. the next step for the judge is shoot the guy for shaking his head. A true nutcase
August 13th, 2009 at 10:08 am
It is about time people learn some manners. I was at my own grandmother’s funeral and an in law did it several times. I wanted to beat the living crap out of him and I am a woman.
Good, now the idiot can yawn all he wants locked in his cell…hearing that the judge locked him up, made me feel GREAT! MADE MY DAY!
August 13th, 2009 at 10:16 am
Good for the judge.
This was obviously a lack of manners and a deliberate attempt at disrupting the courtroom.
If that was my son I would have smacked him.
Now – if the yawn was real – he really should have covered his mouth and the judge should have no issue with that.
However, this was not the case.
Moral of the story
Lack of Respect for the Courtroom and the Judge = Jailtime
Next time he is in court I betcha he will think twice.
August 13th, 2009 at 10:21 am
life is: perpetual metamorphic chaotic perfection, a biological exploding implosion of pressure and resistance.
August 13th, 2009 at 10:35 am
You really can judge it unless you were there but if what is presented is correct I think that was a bit harsh. I can see 1-2 day just to teach him a lesson on respecting authority but 6 months is ridiculous.
August 13th, 2009 at 10:39 am
This is AMERICA PEOPLE, what do you expect from awkward low ….
August 13th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Noone knows anything truly about this incedent. Was it a first offense? Did he have a rap sheet a mile long? Does he even have a family he supports or a job? There is no charge for yawning or making loud noises. The only usable law is contempt and has to cover a lot of indescetions. At least he doesnt have to worry about eating! And if this Judge was racist or wrong in the past he would have been removed from the bench!
August 13th, 2009 at 11:09 am
ya what a** he should be locked up himself,,what an the hell is this world comin too.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:14 am
ALright this is a load of bull crap…. the judge isnt racist if it had been a white man would there be all this talk about racisim??? No. he ha done this many times and besides that is the JUDGE’S courtroom. if he expects people to obey the rules then i say go for it!!! I’m proud of that Judge for talking a stand and doing what he believs is right!! Way to go Judge Rozak!
August 13th, 2009 at 11:15 am
I can’t wait for the eternal judge to hand out sentences. What a day that will be.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:16 am
It’s clearly not racism, I’m appaled everytime something happens to a black guy the whole black community starts shouting, Racism Racism! I mean come on, gimme a break. It’s about time white people start doing the same since the President is an African American now. As for the judge sending him to 6 months in prison was a bit too harsh, but I do believe he should serve a week in prison for such inconsiderate and rude behavior in the court room.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Do many of these people understand that what he did was contempt of court and it isn’t taken lightly. That IS a crime and the jailtime he got was what he deserved. The Judge was in his rights to do that it is HIS courtroom, if he wasn’t he wouldn’t be a judge now he would have been taken off the bench. He is a strict Judge. And thats what this messed up world needs.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:23 am
I completly agree with Moilah. There deffinatly won’t be arguing and blogging over what His verdicts are.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:31 am
I think it´s valid, the judge saw that it was a fake yawn with the intent to disrupt. Let him stay in jail for 21 days and get good rest.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Who are you people saying the judge should be given respect. Respect is like contempt. Neither can be given but both must be earned. I dont know what the judge was wanting but he sure didnt get my respect. What he gets from me is something I reserve for assholes.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:50 am
okay POWER MONKEY!!!!!!!!!
the guy YAWNED and the jugde put the guy in big house……Not FAIR!!! he did no crim and he has to do the time???????? weird crazy judge and about the putting in jail cuz of cellphones!!!!……c’mon a cell phone??!!!!! even the judge has a cell phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!the judge is a crazy dumb plain simple,power monkey i agree wit the not agreein wit him goin to jail thing read above ^
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August 13th, 2009 at 11:56 am
i can’t say im surprised. either the judge had one of those days, a bad upbringing, or a stick in his ass. either way they’re all shitty reasons to be such a D-bag. oh well, what goes around comes around.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Yeah, he’s an ass…Total abuse of power. These types of things should NOT be allowed.
August 13th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
That’s ridiculous unless it was an absolutely fake yawn. Yawns are notorious for happening at inopportune times because yawns are an indication of a change in the brain, often between wakefulness and sleep, but potentially of others as well.
If he was faking it, six months for a yawn is still pretty harsh. If he wasn’t, it’s preposterous.
August 13th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
why? is the big question why the beeep!!!! would someone do that
August 13th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
If the yawn waa quiet and he covered his mouth the judge was out of order. If the yawn was as loud and unnecessary as described then it was just rude and the judge did his job well. Why does everything have to be labelled “racist”.
August 13th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
So naturally the judge is a racist because the idiot who happened to disrupt and make a scene in his courtroom was black and of course the idiot who was being sentenced for committing a crime was black? Most people don’t go to jail because of the color of their skin, most people go to jail because they committed a crime. It just so happens to be that blacks commit a the majority of crimes! Stop committing the crimes and you wouldn’t have to worry about filling our prisons!
August 13th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Welcome to our police state. It’s a matter of time before all trials are held behind closed doors.
August 13th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
racist? sure, everything is given that in any interaction there are races involved. was the judge over reacting, sure but it’s his court and what can you do, call a cop? was it just? of course not! it was just unimagionative, he could have been sentenced to 8 hour sleep before he ever appears in court again. was the brother just goofin an the judge? fukin-a he was and good for him!
August 13th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Pretty sure was loud, this kind of people just like to draw attention and love to disrespect others. And I am pretty sure that he will not learn the lesson.
August 13th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
And Americans say Canadians are dumb. HA
August 13th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
this is totally racism.
i can understand if tha guy was rude and tha judge go mad but seriously?!?! 6mths in jail?!?! wtf!! hell sumtimes i yawn and b loud by accident but i bet if it was a white man that did it they wud just give him a look and that’s it but it’s becuz he’s black y tha judge sent him 2 jail.
August 13th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
It is sad for anyone to get 6 months in jail for yawning. I think that the judge is abusing his power and need to be punish for it. If the guy did yawn loud to disturb the court room yes I feel the judge should have given him 1 to 3 days. killers and drug dealers sometimes get less time. This Country really need to do something about people like Judges and cops who abuse their power before the crazy people start punishing them first.
August 13th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
i agree 100% “just not”
it’s really sad
August 13th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
I read yesterday that they guy yawned very loudly and made it sound like he was VERY bored with the whole proceeding.. From what I read, it sounded like he was being a largemouth smartass..no matter his colour.
August 13th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
It is unfortunate for Mr. Williams placed himself in a position to be punished for inappropriate behavior in the courthouse of his jurisdiction. But ALL spectors MUST be held accountable for conduct that can compromise order and discipline in the courthouse. No sleeping(in his case, yawning)in the courthouse is the rule, not the exception.
August 13th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
um why didn’t he ask the perp to leave? hell y put him in jail for yawning, y didn’t he just pull a make my day? would like to catch him doing something to land him in the slammer so somthing small. this world aint purfect and i doubt he is too.
August 13th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
A rich man will never know the feelings of a person living check to check. A well establish family will never know the feelings of a homeless family. No matter how much we try to imagine how it feels to be in their position we will never know the true pain that person feel. If you never experience racism or been denied equal opportunity you will NEVER know the feeling of that person. Some of you that never felt that type of pain need to keep your mouth close when the people that experience it every day express their feelings. Racism is alive and kicking butt every day. True we don’t know the thoughts of that judge. We can only look at his past cases and view the sentencing of black and white people and the type of punishment the judge has given them to determine if he is giving people of color a harder sentencing. I had to deal with the BS all my life plus my kids had to deal with it at the so call best elementary school in my town and you want to know why. That teacher could not deal with the simple fact that my child was the only black kid in class and the smartest. This happen less than 5 years ago and some of those kids called him names. Who do you think are teaching those kids? The truth is the truth some people need to wake up and deal with it. Stop getting mad and upset because some people of some race hate other people of other races.
August 13th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Dont blink when youre on court with this judge. you might get a life sentence.
August 13th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Clearly the young man in question was showing his contempt for the process whereby his cousin was being sentenced and his disdain for the judge presiding over the process. The judge does not have many tools available to deal with such obvious and intentionally disruptive behavior. The young man believed his behavior was immune from citation or he wouldn’t have engaged in so blatant a display. It was contempt and was dealt with as such. Why is this so difficult for so many of you? This is not about race or power hunger. This is about bad behavior.
August 13th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
too many judges overstep their power, and this clearly one of them. While I believe respect is not an option in the courtroom, the judge is NOT GOD, a yawn is an involintary act kind of like a sneeze, when it happens you can’t stop it. Judges need to come back to reality and realize that they are a paid servant just like the switchboard operator. the only difference is is the judge is overpaid, overpowered,and over rated. Sorry Judge, truth is truth.
August 13th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
If this has happened before, obviously racism is out. As for the ‘happy people’ who think justice was served…over a yawn…Well, you’re clearly idiots. People yawn; it’s an involunatry reflex when the brain requires oxygen. People yawn in church for fucks sake.
Regardless of the reasoning? This Judge obviously isn’t mentally fit to preside anymore if he’s wasting time and money to prosecute at -this- level of simplicity. And the prosecutor who made the claim that it was intended to disrupt the hearing? Well that person needs to invest in a new career (I’m also guessing he lost the case moments before, I’d be sad to..idiot)
August 13th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
this is just stupid, the judge overreacted. what if he wouldof sneezed? a sneez and yawn arent much different u cant really control it, its human nature.
August 13th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
He most likely was acting like a moron pretneding to be bored. Yawned (extremly loud) and the judge had enough.
August 13th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
that judge obviously has some issues of his own to just be abusing his power like that. just because the judge is a unhappy, lonely person he shouldnt take it out on other people. Sure, the guy shouldnt have made a noise with his yawn but cmon seriously? we’re arresting people for yawning when theres murderers, rapists, thieves, abusers etc like lets get real here. that judge is just a clown. he’d probably put me in jail for that comment, luckily i’m in canada. that asshole should be suspended or removed from his position.
August 13th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
this is not only the craziest thing i had ever herd but the stupidest.who pays for the time spent for this man to be in jail?????????
August 13th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
unbeleivable…is this honestly what we’ve come too?
August 13th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Personally, I think that judge abused his power and wasn’t concerned about the man “disrupting the proceedings”, but put him away in an attempt to gain some “pride”. He possibly had his ego harmed if his courtroom was seen as mundane and boring. But that’s only one theory. There are endless possibilities as to why the judge reacted the way he did. But one thing remains that, from what I read, the judge failed to do: a proper hearing. Any case dealing with prison or the justice system needs a proper hearing. Was a jury involved? From what I can tell, no. Whether or not the judge truly was justified in his assumption about the “criminal”, it was an unfair hearing.
August 13th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
And they talk about overcrowded jails…. Just a little tired of judges who want to “send a message” these days and end up killing a fly with an elephant gun. How “smart” is that supposed to be…or are we really looking at this judge’s bad day effect here? Either way, it is an obvious abuse of his judicial power and should cause him to be punished as severely as he punished the yawner.
August 13th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
This clown does not understand that there is a time and a place for everything?? What if his but itched? Would he have bent over and started scratching it in front of a judge?? Have a little respect…if he could do that, maybe he would not be infront of a judge in the first place! He got what he deserved and the judge should thank him for his apology and send his stupid ass back to jail…..it is not about yawning…it is about simple respect.
August 13th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Judge is dickhead
August 13th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Ya america is weird. We sue too much. We let phycho’s out of jail. And out goverment even kill people “Capital Punishment”
August 13th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Up to 6 months for a yawn? yeah, the sentence is definitely uncalled for and it’s ridiculous. What’s next? 6 months for coughing and sneezing? A reasonable and just judge would have given a stern warning first before passing out such a sentence. Clearly, the judge is on a power trip and needs to stroke his ego.
However, too early to jump the racism gun. remember, some people are jerks to everyone, not just people of a different colour skin.
August 13th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
What has the justice system come to? Who gives this slack jawed yodal the right to pass a sentance on ANYONE not on trial?? Contempt of courdt?? Excuse the man from the proceedings!! Absurdity at it’s best, but even better yet is the judicial system that even allows ANYONE to pass such a judgement. Fucking bullshit….judge whatever-the-hell your name is, you’ll get whats coming to you one day you piece of shit.
August 13th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
This judge sounds like an insecure idiot.
There is no reason in the world for a sane human being to have to act like an over-reacting, possibly racist, idiot with no common sense. He seems to have a pattern of over-reacting, threatening, and intimidating people over their trivial behavior in a courtroom belonging to the people of Illinois (not him). The only reason for him to behave like that is an innate insecurity about his ability to do his job.
It doesn’t look like he can do his job in a fair and non-partial fashion. Perhaps a few refresher courses on race, civil liberties, and physiology are in order (yawns are involuntary reflexes). Oh yeah, he may need a psych eval., too.
I don’t know if Chicago residents can recall judges, but really, this guy should give up his job to someone who can actually do it!
August 13th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
the jails aren’t full enough so we’ll throw someone in jail for yawning. the taxpayers don’t mind .judge is a fuckin idiot. and so is anyone that agrees with his ruling.
August 13th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
When are we gonna stop using that race card ? It wouldn’t matter if this guy was purple and from mars..
If you disrespect the court in that manner just because you didn’t like the judge sentencing your cousin you should be penalized. I think jail may be a little harsh but maybe a fine for disrupting the court.
You really think the judge is gonna make a big deal for a little yawn ? Come on people don’t be ignorant.. This guy belted out a yawn like a grizzly bear waking up from hibernation right when the judge sentenced his cousin..
Screw it lock his ass up. Make an example!!!
August 13th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
It’s clear that Mr. Williams has no manners and respect for authority. I don’t know if the judge is racist; however, Mr. Williams still need to be taught a lesson. He and his family appear to have no respect for the law.
Although six months is a bit over the top, I still applaud the judge for sending him to jail.
August 13th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Let me tell you about the judicial system.
It has been over rated and controlled by power hungry people.
Whether the man did it on purpose doesn’t matter the judge and all judges are supposed to uphold the rules, laws, and due process through equity.
When judges take their position of power and thwart it to suffice their own feelings (emotions) because she/he wants to or can and abuse their power, as they all seem to do with no repercussions of her/his actions, they are the ones who deserve to be judged by the public.
It is about time “We The People” take back some of our rights, our Congressional Constitutional Rights and show all the courts throughout the United States Of America that we won’t tolerate their abuse of power any longer.
I say all judges need to go back to Law School and re-learn what their jobs were originally meant for. What they do now is sit behind their black robes hiding behind the idea that they can do anything they want and to whom they want.
Due process through equity,
Justice for all,
Pledge allegiance,
Let Freedom reign
The meanings are lost behind the public’s fear of being judge.
I say let freedom truly rain down on this United States of America, because if we the people dont make a stand, all people will soon see how they are losing their Constitutional rights.
So sit back and enjoy your so called freedom, because it is slipping away as you sleep.
genially,
Adam Cohen
August 13th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
If you act like a animal you get treated like a animal..
If you want to be respected first you have to give respect……………..
“COMMON SENSE AIN’T TO COMMON”
August 13th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
“STUPID PEOPLE SHOULDN’T BREED”
August 13th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
sack the moronic judge…egomaniac…! This is blatant abuse of power…yawning is a human and animal function…
August 13th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
just image if man was God.I hope he will be really answer to the real judge
August 13th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
He has the authority in the courtroom and i were a cop , i would arrest him if he yawns in the streets
August 13th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Adam Cohen, spoken like a true country man. I am not an American but we deal with the same BS in Canada, just not quite to this extent I don’t think. But it is and has been time for a LONG time that our justice systems and our governmental body get a wake up call from “we the people” After all, it IS our money that is paying their salaries (That are far higher then the majority of ours I might add). Collectively, it’s time people stand up and let these pricks know exactly how far WE will let them take it. We have the ability to voice our opinions, to poll our peoples on real matters that are important to us as individuals through the global network that is the world wide web.
August 13th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
This is just another example of Judges thinking they have the right to do what ever they want because there is no consequences to them. We The People have to stand up against this kind of treatment. The man although may have been rude, deserved a warning. There is NO LAW that states yawning is a crime. Contempt of court is way to vague and leaves it upto the Judge….It’s BU– Sh–!!!!
August 13th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
I’m pretty sure that guy yawned with unnecessary exaggeration but that judge seems to be abusing his power.
6 months? REally? Come on…
Sending a message isn’t worth the tax dollars to incarcerate a citizen for being a moron.
August 13th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
maybe not racist, but id say it was a bit harsh. the yawner should have probably covered his mouth when yawning, if it wasnt intentional, but otherwise just send him out the court. i mean u get people who rob stores who go to jail for shorter times than 6 months, so why should someone who yawned in a court do that time.
August 13th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
This what taxpayer waste thier money dumbs ass judges like that he should lose his job
August 13th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
The ignorance is too thick on here, you people really think this guy just let out a innocent little yawn.
The problem is people like most of you, ignorant Liberals..
Thank God I don’t have to live your lives..
“IF YOUR GONNA BE DUMB YOU GOTTA BE TOUGH”
August 13th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
We all know judicial system is based on smashing poor and honoring rich. It is shame to see this hapenning in 21st century. Future generation will be sorry and laugh at this stupidity and funny word of “court contempt”
August 13th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Whats funny about “Contempt of Court” ? It happens to be a real term used for just this reason. If you disrupt the court you can be held in contempt.
Get educated!!!!!!!
August 13th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
he should dig his nose before yawning..
August 13th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Exactly Carl,
Maybe he should go ahead and blow a huge fart in there also. You Liberals probably don’t see anything wrong with that either.
August 13th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Tax Dollars ?
You have alot more to worry about with your tax dollars than sending this clown to jail for a few weeks.
Your tax dollars are going to crack dealers living on section 8 or welfare while eating Lobster and driving Hummers with the biggest rims possible.
August 13th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Clearly the judge is exercising his right given to him by the state. The court room is where people are tried for allegedly breaking the law of society. If this place is not held with the upmost respect what does that say about society? Perhaps it was harsh, but now maybe people will behave themselves and think twice about being smartasses. Good on the judge and come on people lets get off the racist bandwagon! Enough with pulling that card it makes us all look bad!
August 13th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
DJ, I am about as far right as you can get, so I will assume you are not referring to me with the L word! This is not a political issue, this is an issue of a corrupt justice system. In North America apparently yawning (I don’t give a shit where you are, it’s still just a yawn and if it seemed exaggerated, ask him to leave) deserves the same sentance as armed robbery…not paying your taxes can get you more time than murdering a child, you can serve time for assaulting an uninvited intruder in your home, even if his/her intent is to kill!!! Come off it DJ, this ain’t no Lib/Rep issue, this is just bullshit
August 13th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
the judge may not be racist, but just a yawn? common…. like the judge has never yawned before. its natural its not like he coul have stopped himself from yawning.
August 13th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
its pretty hard to hold in a yawn, especially if you didnt get much sleep the night before. And lets face it, criminals aren’t the brightest of people, nor are they known to respect authority. but if he REALLY wanted to disrupt the proceedings im sure he could have done worse. it was just an error in judgement on his part not to turn away or cover his mouth, but i dont think it warrants a 6 month sentance. the judge was clearly on a power trip.
August 13th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Pity help the guy if he farted instead,probably would have got 6 years.
August 13th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
wow, i hope that judge is killed. god should destroy his fuckingbitch ass. that judge is a piece of shit human and should be raped and killed. theres kids in africa sufering and that white trash peice of shit judge abuses his power. i would sell my sould to be able to beat the shit out of ppl like him.
August 13th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
huh…
post #8 “That judge is worse den a dog” I would put you in jail given how you speak online.
Really; that’s just another example of the class system that has overtaken your country – they won’t let you have free medical because they can’t enslave you with debt; they randomly charge people with the almost infinite number of crimes (give no other reason than their own entitlement).
I don’t pity the fool; nor the judge – but all of you in america – who believe one way or the other on the issue – but can do nothing to resolve it no matter how hard (from the couch eating donuts) or not you try.
Flame all you’d like; I won’t be back to read it.
August 13th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
huh…
LOL thank you post #111, that gave me a chuckle.
August 13th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
JMS your a clown if you think this was just a yawn.. Lets not even call it a yawn lets just say a blatent disruption of the court which is exactly what it was. I beg to differ sir it has everything to do with the Liberal point of view letting this garbage slide.
Hell, your probably a supporter of Affirmative Action. By the way everything is a political issue.
Armed Robbery, are you crazy. He’s probably already out. He won’t do six months.. Maybe two weeks or simply apology.
I’m not Liberal or Conservative, I hate the government and I hate ignorance..
Who was addressing you anyway ?
August 13th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Wonderful story. Illustrates exactly why the judicial system – and judges in particular – are held in such contempt. More than 33% of such contempt charges over the past decade? And he’s still on the bench?
How?
August 13th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
How come you people don’t put your first and last name to what you believe in as you write your heart-felt feeling/opinions?
Is it FEAR, of who can know how you feel?
Is it that you Fear the repercussions of your actions?
Or is it that you like most others who want to make a stand in life, who tells the truth, don’t know the meaning of FEAR?
Some may say one thing others will say other things, the truth is the truth and we could all tell the truth more often, and if we did then maybe others would emulate their lives after greatness.
Only a strong willed, compassionate heart could stand up against the injustices, amoral people of this world with no FEAR in their heart.
Let loose, I would like to see more fearless patrons of this United State of America!
Adam Cohen
August 13th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Mmm that was very hash sentence, the judge was totally smi-stupid, i wonder which law school he went,but now days all our judges are totally idiots and pure assholes.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
What are u babbling about ?
I would rather stand toe to toe with you and talk about it face to face brother.
Besides you sound like you on drugs anyway.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Overboard? I’d say so. One thing to chatise someone for being mildly disruptive in court, but jail time? That’s just silly. I’d like the judge to spend some time in jail himself and find out just what he’s sentencing people to for no more than a loud yawn. Maybe then he wouldn’t be so eager to flex his judicial muscles.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Hmmm, Do we call it a mild yawn(uncontrollable) or do we call it a blatent disruption(very controllable)?
I’m gonna go with the latter.
Funny how it was done almost on cue when the judge read the sentencing to his cousin.
Theres a time and place to be a smartass the court room isn’t one of those places.
“COMMON SENSE AIN’T TO COMMON”
August 14th, 2009 at 12:03 am
GREAT JOB JUDGE!!!
GET A LITTLE RESPECT FROM THESE SO CALLED “THUGS”..
TAKE BACK YOUR CITY!!!!!!!
August 14th, 2009 at 12:07 am
HA HA HA, GOOD NIGHT PRICKS….
GET EDUCATED !!!!!
August 15th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
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August 15th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Hey DJ, how do you know this guy is a thug? That’s pretty presumptive of you. Is it because he is black? I suggest you grow up and reconsider your support of tyrannical judges.
August 15th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Well DJ, yawns are uncontrollable for the most part. Even if it was faked, this does not warrant 6 months in jail. He wasn’t the one on trial here. It may have made sense if the one standing trial had did it. But that isn’t what happened. If this happened to one of your family members, you would most likely change your attitude.
You seem to enjoy tyranny. And that’s just sad.
August 17th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
This was extremeley harsh. My video that was featured here is a satire depiction of a tyranny loving, statist left winger. I am surprised so many on the right here agree with the judge’s tyrannical behaviour. But you are entitled to your opinions, just ass I am. Guess it’s the libertarian side of me that didn’t agree with this judge. Hope you all laughed at the video. Have a good one.
December 15th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
How does that not fall under cruel and unusual punishment?
April 13th, 2010 at 5:45 am
this is upsurd just bc hes black doesnt mean the judge is racist????? it means that the judge is a angry old man in general duh….