Most Viewed Court Moments of 2022 (Video)
Adelaide, Australia: Escape Attempt in Court
Daniel Nicholson attempted to escape custody during a court hearing. He assaulted officers and tried to flee but was subdued. He pleaded guilty to escape attempt and assault charges, receiving 21 months in prison with parole eligibility after one year.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Virtual Bond Hearing Flattery
Defendant Demetrius Lewis flattered Judge Tabitha Blackman during a virtual bond hearing. Charged with possession of an illegal substance and attempted burglary, his bond was set at $5,000, lower than the prosecution’s request.
Berea Municipal Court: Sovereign Citizen Defiance
Defendant Andrew Eldon, a sovereign citizen, refused to comply with courtroom procedures. Judge Chris Green had Eldon arrested for obstructing judicial process after Eldon continuously defied court orders.
Bakersfield, California: Defiant Defendant
Tobias Roman, charged with multiple crimes including attempted robbery and threatening with intent to terrorize, disrupted his arraignment with outbursts. He threatened the judge and was sentenced to eight months in prison for threatening a public official.
Miami-Dade County: Alleged Affair Leads to Assault
Yanelli Marie Morales was charged with burglary with assault or battery for breaking into a woman’s home suspected of having an affair with her boyfriend. Her bond hearing was delayed due to procedural issues but Douglas County, Georgia: Divine Claims in Court
Sahara Fakir, charged with murder, armed robbery, and burglary, made bizarre claims about divine retribution during her court appearance. She insisted Allah was her lawyer and demanded release, but the judge proceeded with standard legal protocol. Fakir was later found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
