Defendant Could Get 558 Days in Jail for Contempt After Telling Mich. Judge, 'Kiss My A--'
It's the second viral incident for Washtenaw County Judge J. Cedric Simpson
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Judge gavelA Michigan man who is facing a trespassing charge could spend over a year behind bars after he told a judge to “kiss my a--.”
It marks the second time Judge J. Cedric Simpson has appeared in a viral court video. In May, Simpson presided over a hearing for a man accused of driving with a suspended license who called into court virtually while behind the wheel of a car.
The latest incident, which was once again live streamed, was during a hearing for Darrell Lester Jarrell, who, according to jail records, is charged with trespassing in Washtenaw County, Mich.
The video, which was obtained by Fox 2, shows Jarrell in court with his attorney, with Simpson presiding. The outlets report that the judge was setting a new court date when Jarrell’s outburst began.
"I’m tired of this state, I’m ready to leave this state as soon as possible," he said, before cursing at the judge.
Jarrell then said “F--- you,” and Simpson responded by holding him in contempt, which comes with a possible jail sentence of 93 days. The cursing continued, and resulted in Simpson handing down a total of six contempt of court rulings, adding up to a possible 558 days.
Jail records indicate that Jarrell is currently in custody. It is not immediately clear if he has entered a plea to the trespassing charge, a misdemeanor.
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During the exchange between Jarrell and Simpson, the judge moved onto the next hearing, for a man who witnessed the entire incident on Zoom.
The man appeared dumbfounded during the entire exchange, with his mouth wide open as Jarrell received well over a year in jail for his outburst.
As the second man's hearing was set to begin, he and Simpson both started to laugh in seeming disbelief.
“How are you doing, your honor?” Jenkins asked Simpson, who responded by saying he was doing “great.”
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