‘Kiss My A–’: No-Nonsense Michigan Judge Makes White Defendant Pay a Hefty Price for His Foul-Mouthed Disrespectful Behavior During Courtroom Outburst

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A Michigan man was ordered to serve more than a year behind bars after boldly telling the judge in his trespassing case to “kiss my ass” during a videotaped court hearing that has since gone viral on social media. The defendant, Darrell Jarrell, clearly underestimated Washtenaw County Judge J. Cedric Simpson, who has become a social media celebrity over the past year for his zero-tolerance approach and fiery reprimands against those who have dared to disrespect his authority. Defendant Darrell Jarrell (left) learns the hard way to not cross Judge Simpson (right). (Credit: Video Screengrab Live Feed/Youtube) Apparently Jarrell didn’t get the memo as video from his hearing, circulating online since Thursday, emerged as the latest in a steady stream of courtroom dramas involving Simpson, known for his irascible temperament on the bench. Jarrell had an arraignment scheduled for July 24 and a court date for Wednesday, Aug. 7. However, Jarrell and his attorney did not have time to confer about his case because he has no phone number, no email and flies “under the radar.” Judge Simpson then provided a new court date for September 4th to allow the defendant and his lawyer time to discuss the case. When...

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