Florida judge tells Public Defender, "I'll beat your ass," then takes him out back of the courtroom and throws punches…
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Court deputies had to break up a physical fight between a Brevard County judge and a public defender after an argument during a hearing on Monday.
Judge John Murphy is accused of punching veteran public defender Andrew Weinstock after the two had words during court in which Murphy allegedly pressured Weinstock to get his client to waive his right to a speedy trial.
"You know, if I had a rock I would throw it at you right now," Murphy tells Weinstock. "Stop pissing me off. Just sit down."
"You know I'm the public defender. I have a right to be here and I have a right to stand and represent my client," Weinstock said in the video.
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WEEEEEE! Florida is fricking nuts!
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UPDATE: Judge Murphy has taken a paid leave of absence, and will "seek anger management classes." No criminal charges were filed by Attorney Weinstock.