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A courtroom turned explosive when a man strolled in late for his scheduled hearing—only to be met by a furious judge who wasn’t having it.
The moment was caught on courtroom cameras as the judge interrupted proceedings, slammed down his gavel, and lit into the defendant with a fiery lecture about respect, responsibility, and wasting the court’s time.
“You think this is a joke?” the judge snapped. “People like you hold up the entire justice system.”
The man stood speechless as the judge tore into him for several minutes, ultimately hitting him with additional penalties for contempt.
The internet is divided:
“He deserved it. Show some respect in court.”
“Okay, but that reaction was way over the top.”
Whether you think the judge went too far or just delivered some much-needed discipline, one thing is clear—you don’t want to be late for court.
