1 00:00:02,002 --> 00:00:04,872 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:05,005 --> 00:00:11,011 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:11,111 --> 00:00:15,182 - Hi, everyone, I'm Dan Abrams, and this is "Court Cam." 4 00:00:15,315 --> 00:00:17,384 - You should be ashamed of yourself. 5 00:00:17,518 --> 00:00:19,987 - I want dude off my case. [spits] 6 00:00:20,420 --> 00:00:21,655 - Got a runner. 7 00:00:21,788 --> 00:00:23,590 [yelling] 8 00:00:23,690 --> 00:00:24,791 - Get out! 9 00:00:24,858 --> 00:00:28,495 - This is not TV court. This is for real. 10 00:00:28,629 --> 00:00:33,700 ♪ ♪ 11 00:00:34,735 --> 00:00:35,836 - First up, we head to 12 00:00:35,936 --> 00:00:38,839 Conyers, Georgia, for a hearing. 13 00:00:41,141 --> 00:00:43,744 23-year-old Donell Anderson has been charged with 14 00:00:43,877 --> 00:00:46,546 felony murder, malice murder, aggravated assault, 15 00:00:46,680 --> 00:00:50,884 and possession of a firearm during a crime. 16 00:00:52,219 --> 00:00:54,588 Three weeks earlier, according to police reports, 17 00:00:54,655 --> 00:00:57,724 Anderson's wife, 30-year-old Imani Robinson, 18 00:00:57,824 --> 00:01:00,427 and two of her four young children 19 00:01:00,560 --> 00:01:02,896 left her mother's house after dinner. 20 00:01:03,030 --> 00:01:05,265 When Imani's mother didn't hear from her, 21 00:01:05,399 --> 00:01:07,401 she notified police. 22 00:01:07,467 --> 00:01:09,770 Her children were found unharmed. 23 00:01:09,870 --> 00:01:13,440 But 11 days later, authorities discovered Imani's vehicle 24 00:01:13,540 --> 00:01:15,442 30 miles from her home, 25 00:01:15,509 --> 00:01:18,278 completely burned from the inside. 26 00:01:18,345 --> 00:01:21,081 And the next day, with the help of cadaver dogs, 27 00:01:21,148 --> 00:01:25,285 they found Imani's body not far from the vehicle. 28 00:01:25,385 --> 00:01:28,622 Police found traces of Imani's blood inside her home, 29 00:01:28,755 --> 00:01:30,123 so they went to speak with Anderson 30 00:01:30,223 --> 00:01:32,192 at an apartment nearby. 31 00:01:32,292 --> 00:01:34,194 After a brief standoff, 32 00:01:34,261 --> 00:01:36,496 Anderson was taken into custody. 33 00:01:36,630 --> 00:01:39,066 He was officially charged with killing his wife 34 00:01:39,199 --> 00:01:41,034 and held without bond. 35 00:01:41,134 --> 00:01:45,272 Police say they discovered no motive for the crime. 36 00:01:45,405 --> 00:01:48,642 Today, Anderson appears before Judge Phinia Aten 37 00:01:48,709 --> 00:01:51,278 as the prosecution presents new charges 38 00:01:51,378 --> 00:01:53,847 of cruelty to children since they believe 39 00:01:53,914 --> 00:01:55,682 Anderson killed Imani 40 00:01:55,749 --> 00:01:58,118 in front of the two youngest kids. 41 00:02:06,226 --> 00:02:08,362 - The judge then allows Imani's parents 42 00:02:08,462 --> 00:02:09,663 to take the stand 43 00:02:09,796 --> 00:02:11,832 and speak directly to the man 44 00:02:11,898 --> 00:02:13,834 who allegedly killed their daughter. 45 00:02:30,384 --> 00:02:32,753 - When she's finished, Imani's father has 46 00:02:32,853 --> 00:02:35,389 a few parting words for Anderson. 47 00:02:37,024 --> 00:02:39,559 - No, you cannot do that, sir. 48 00:02:43,263 --> 00:02:46,366 [dramatic music] 49 00:02:46,466 --> 00:02:48,969 - Anderson's brother, Cedarius Glaze, 50 00:02:49,069 --> 00:02:52,039 who police arrested for allegedly assisting Anderson, 51 00:02:52,139 --> 00:02:54,274 was charged with arson, tampering with evidence, 52 00:02:54,341 --> 00:02:56,743 and concealment of a dead body. 53 00:02:56,877 --> 00:02:58,745 His case is pending. 54 00:02:58,879 --> 00:03:01,381 As for Anderson, he has yet to enter a plea 55 00:03:01,515 --> 00:03:03,684 and his case is also pending. 56 00:03:03,784 --> 00:03:05,886 If found guilty of all charges, 57 00:03:05,986 --> 00:03:08,555 Anderson could be sentenced to death. 58 00:03:08,622 --> 00:03:10,957 The four children are all in the care of 59 00:03:11,024 --> 00:03:13,727 their maternal grandparents. 60 00:03:14,928 --> 00:03:17,631 [dramatic music] 61 00:03:17,698 --> 00:03:19,066 ♪ ♪ 62 00:03:19,199 --> 00:03:21,468 Next we're in Lansing, Michigan, for a probation 63 00:03:21,601 --> 00:03:24,304 review hearing. 64 00:03:25,338 --> 00:03:28,341 44-year-old DeShawn Fifield is on probation 65 00:03:28,475 --> 00:03:31,878 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. 66 00:03:32,712 --> 00:03:34,981 A year and a half earlier, Fifield was arrested 67 00:03:35,115 --> 00:03:39,986 for drinking and driving, his third OWI offense. 68 00:03:40,120 --> 00:03:41,521 He pled guilty and was sentenced 69 00:03:41,621 --> 00:03:46,226 to two years probation and a fine of $2,940. 70 00:03:47,728 --> 00:03:49,996 Today, Fifield appears remotely 71 00:03:50,063 --> 00:03:51,965 before Judge Stacia Buchanan 72 00:03:52,065 --> 00:03:55,235 after committing several probation violations. 73 00:03:55,302 --> 00:03:56,670 But before things begin, 74 00:03:56,803 --> 00:03:59,840 the judge takes exception to the defendant's 75 00:03:59,940 --> 00:04:02,109 overly casual appearance. 76 00:04:02,242 --> 00:04:03,744 - OK, Mr. Fifield, you're going to sit up. 77 00:04:03,877 --> 00:04:05,479 You're in court. 78 00:04:05,579 --> 00:04:07,247 - Yeah, OK. I will. 79 00:04:08,748 --> 00:04:11,184 [stammering] I lost my phone. 80 00:04:11,318 --> 00:04:12,752 - OK. 81 00:04:12,819 --> 00:04:14,154 That's fine. 82 00:04:14,221 --> 00:04:16,156 Just make sure that you act like you're in court 83 00:04:16,223 --> 00:04:17,824 and we'll get started, OK? 84 00:04:17,958 --> 00:04:19,526 - That's fine. 85 00:04:19,626 --> 00:04:21,161 - All right, Mr. Fifield, you're here for 86 00:04:21,261 --> 00:04:23,797 probation violation arraignment. 87 00:04:23,864 --> 00:04:25,599 If you have violated the probation, 88 00:04:25,665 --> 00:04:28,602 since you're on probation for an OWI third offense, 89 00:04:28,668 --> 00:04:30,303 worst case scenario is sentenced to 90 00:04:30,437 --> 00:04:32,506 up to five years in prison. 91 00:04:32,639 --> 00:04:34,875 Do you understand the possible penalties 92 00:04:34,975 --> 00:04:36,843 of violating probation? 93 00:04:36,910 --> 00:04:38,345 - Yes, I do. 94 00:04:38,478 --> 00:04:40,680 - Do you understand the alleged violations? 95 00:04:41,348 --> 00:04:43,517 - I do. - OK. 96 00:04:43,617 --> 00:04:46,486 Would you like a public defender to help you? 97 00:04:46,586 --> 00:04:48,188 - Listen. 98 00:04:49,890 --> 00:04:52,726 The whole thing is, what I'm trying to say is 99 00:04:52,826 --> 00:04:55,862 I understand everything that I did before. 100 00:04:55,996 --> 00:04:59,199 - OK, Mr. Fifield, you're drunk. 101 00:04:59,266 --> 00:05:00,233 I can tell. 102 00:05:00,300 --> 00:05:01,601 You're going to report to court 103 00:05:01,668 --> 00:05:02,836 by the end of the day today 104 00:05:02,936 --> 00:05:05,172 or I'm issuing a bench warrant for you, OK? 105 00:05:05,272 --> 00:05:07,874 Get a ride. Come down here. 106 00:05:08,909 --> 00:05:10,477 - [indistinct mumbling] Listen. 107 00:05:10,577 --> 00:05:12,612 What I'm trying to say is-- listen. 108 00:05:12,712 --> 00:05:13,914 Can you please listen? - OK. 109 00:05:14,047 --> 00:05:15,515 - One second. - Yeah, I'm listening, 110 00:05:15,582 --> 00:05:18,418 and I also can tell you're intoxicated, Mr. Fifield. 111 00:05:18,552 --> 00:05:20,754 - Yes, I am intoxicated. 112 00:05:22,189 --> 00:05:23,056 - Yep. 113 00:05:23,190 --> 00:05:24,457 - I'm not going to lie. 114 00:05:24,591 --> 00:05:25,792 Look-- 115 00:05:25,859 --> 00:05:27,594 - Mr. Fifield, you need to come down here 116 00:05:27,661 --> 00:05:28,962 so that we can address this. 117 00:05:29,062 --> 00:05:31,198 - I want to go-- I want to go to rehab. 118 00:05:31,264 --> 00:05:32,499 - Well, that would be very well. 119 00:05:32,632 --> 00:05:33,867 But you need to come down here. 120 00:05:33,967 --> 00:05:35,969 Get a ride here today so that we can address this 121 00:05:36,069 --> 00:05:38,038 and we can talk about rehab, OK? 122 00:05:38,104 --> 00:05:39,506 - I really need it. 123 00:05:39,639 --> 00:05:41,641 - If you're serious about that, I need to see you today. 124 00:05:41,708 --> 00:05:43,877 Get a ride here today. - All right. All right. OK. 125 00:05:43,977 --> 00:05:45,145 I will. - All right. 126 00:05:45,278 --> 00:05:47,280 I'll see you later today. Bye-bye. 127 00:05:47,380 --> 00:05:49,749 - In your court office? 128 00:05:49,883 --> 00:05:52,185 - Yep, come to my court and we will address it. 129 00:05:52,319 --> 00:05:54,387 - OK. - OK. Bye-bye. 130 00:05:54,454 --> 00:05:55,522 - Bye. 131 00:05:56,823 --> 00:06:00,160 - But Fifield did not show up to court that afternoon 132 00:06:00,227 --> 00:06:04,030 and the judge issued a warrant for his arrest. 133 00:06:04,464 --> 00:06:08,902 11 days later, Fifield finally did appear in court. 134 00:06:09,035 --> 00:06:13,373 He pled guilty and was released on a new $2,000 bond. 135 00:06:13,473 --> 00:06:19,713 His case is pending. 136 00:06:19,713 --> 00:06:21,147 [dramatic music] 137 00:06:21,147 --> 00:06:24,017 - Next we're in Wyandotte, Michigan, for an arraignment. 138 00:06:24,517 --> 00:06:27,220 43-year-old Todd Davis has been charged with 139 00:06:27,354 --> 00:06:29,589 operating a vehicle while intoxicated, 140 00:06:29,689 --> 00:06:31,591 driving with a suspended license, 141 00:06:31,691 --> 00:06:34,594 and driving with an open container. 142 00:06:36,263 --> 00:06:38,365 Today he appears from the Wyandotte Jail 143 00:06:38,465 --> 00:06:40,634 before Judge Elizabeth DiSanto, 144 00:06:40,734 --> 00:06:43,703 hoping to be released on a personal bond. 145 00:06:43,837 --> 00:06:46,973 He's represented by attorney John Goldpaugh. 146 00:06:47,073 --> 00:06:48,675 - All right and, sir, you can hear 147 00:06:48,775 --> 00:06:51,878 and see your attorney, correct? 148 00:06:51,978 --> 00:06:54,481 - Pardon me? 149 00:06:54,581 --> 00:06:57,117 - You seem to be having some issues with your hair. 150 00:06:57,183 --> 00:06:59,953 Can you just tuck it behind your ears? 151 00:07:01,621 --> 00:07:03,924 - Yeah, they took my tie. 152 00:07:04,024 --> 00:07:06,393 Yeah. - That's fine. 153 00:07:06,459 --> 00:07:08,628 That's fine. It's OK. All right. 154 00:08:52,232 --> 00:08:55,201 [dramatic music] 155 00:09:05,478 --> 00:09:08,348 - I don't have the money. 156 00:09:08,481 --> 00:09:10,116 - Excuse me. 157 00:09:10,216 --> 00:09:13,153 - Davis seems unhappy with his bond amount. 158 00:09:47,787 --> 00:09:50,356 - Davis continues to plead his case. 159 00:10:36,136 --> 00:10:37,637 - Thank you, your honor. 160 00:10:41,040 --> 00:10:43,042 [dramatic music] 161 00:10:44,911 --> 00:10:47,313 - Mr. Davis, come on. 162 00:10:53,653 --> 00:10:56,956 - Davis later pled guilty to driving while intoxicated 163 00:10:57,023 --> 00:10:58,925 and driving with an open container. 164 00:10:59,025 --> 00:11:01,528 The suspended license charge was dismissed 165 00:11:01,628 --> 00:11:05,231 and he was sentenced to 90 days in jail. 166 00:11:09,369 --> 00:11:10,370 [dramatic music] 167 00:11:10,637 --> 00:11:12,438 - Next, we're in El Dorado, Kansas, for an arraignment. 168 00:11:12,539 --> 00:11:15,241 ♪ ♪ 169 00:11:15,341 --> 00:11:17,810 35-year-old Dennis McCoy has been charged with 170 00:11:17,911 --> 00:11:19,345 possession of marijuana, 171 00:11:19,479 --> 00:11:21,214 possession of drug paraphernalia, 172 00:11:21,314 --> 00:11:25,084 speeding, and driving without a license. 173 00:11:26,186 --> 00:11:28,021 He appears today from the county jail 174 00:11:28,154 --> 00:11:31,524 without an attorney before Judge David Ricke 175 00:11:31,624 --> 00:11:33,326 to hear if he'll make bond. 176 00:11:33,426 --> 00:11:36,196 - What plea do you wish to enter today, Mr. McCoy? 177 00:11:36,296 --> 00:11:37,497 - I would like to plead guilty. 178 00:11:37,630 --> 00:11:41,734 But if it's OK, I'd like to address the court. 179 00:11:41,834 --> 00:11:45,204 - Well, you understand that possession of marijuana 180 00:11:45,271 --> 00:11:48,408 by itself carries up to six months in the county jail 181 00:11:48,474 --> 00:11:51,077 and a $1,000 fine or both? 182 00:11:51,177 --> 00:11:53,079 - I do. 183 00:11:53,146 --> 00:11:56,883 Sir, I understood that-- it was my understanding that 184 00:11:56,950 --> 00:11:59,118 it had been decriminalized in the state of Kansas. 185 00:11:59,185 --> 00:12:02,622 Now I find I think that's just the city of Wichita. 186 00:12:02,755 --> 00:12:04,757 So I was unaware of that. 187 00:12:04,824 --> 00:12:06,192 Obviously that's no excuse, 188 00:12:06,259 --> 00:12:07,994 but I'm not, like, some stupid stoner. 189 00:12:08,094 --> 00:12:10,196 [dramatic music] 190 00:12:10,263 --> 00:12:12,832 I own a business. I employ people. 191 00:12:12,932 --> 00:12:15,735 I smoke a single joint at night so I can sleep. 192 00:12:15,835 --> 00:12:17,036 That is literally-- 193 00:12:17,136 --> 00:12:19,105 - May not want to go any further with that right now. 194 00:12:19,238 --> 00:12:21,207 - Before considering his plea, 195 00:12:21,274 --> 00:12:24,677 the judge wants to discuss McCoy's other case, 196 00:12:24,777 --> 00:12:28,147 a 2020 cocaine possession charge out of Nebraska 197 00:12:28,281 --> 00:12:31,551 for which he's now violated his probation. 198 00:12:31,618 --> 00:12:33,353 - Sarpy County, Nebraska has made 199 00:12:33,453 --> 00:12:35,555 a demand for your surrender. 200 00:12:35,655 --> 00:12:38,591 Do you want to arrange for your own transfer back to Nebraska 201 00:12:38,658 --> 00:12:41,561 and deal with this? 202 00:12:41,628 --> 00:12:44,030 That's what we call a waiver of extradition. 203 00:12:44,130 --> 00:12:46,165 - And there's no way we can work around that? 204 00:12:46,266 --> 00:12:49,235 Like, I own a business. I employ people. 205 00:12:49,369 --> 00:12:51,604 Payroll isn't going to happen if I can't get out of here. 206 00:12:51,671 --> 00:12:54,274 - All right, so my question again is, 207 00:12:54,407 --> 00:12:55,908 do you wish to waive extradition 208 00:12:56,042 --> 00:13:00,013 and agree to return to Sarpy County, Nebraska, 209 00:13:00,113 --> 00:13:02,682 to face whatever it is that you do face there 210 00:13:02,782 --> 00:13:04,484 on this probation matter? 211 00:13:04,584 --> 00:13:05,918 - I will lose absolutely everything. 212 00:13:05,985 --> 00:13:07,720 I'll lose my home. I'll lose my business. 213 00:13:07,787 --> 00:13:09,288 I'll lose my vehicles. 214 00:13:09,389 --> 00:13:10,990 So again, I ask you, is there any way 215 00:13:11,057 --> 00:13:12,659 to do this from a position of house arrest 216 00:13:12,792 --> 00:13:15,228 so I can continue to run my business? 217 00:13:15,361 --> 00:13:17,397 - OK, my answer would be no. 218 00:13:19,866 --> 00:13:22,001 - I'm just gonna lose everything? 219 00:13:22,068 --> 00:13:26,039 - Well, all right, that's not involved here. 220 00:13:26,139 --> 00:13:29,042 Mr. McCoy, I just have business I have to conduct. 221 00:13:29,142 --> 00:13:30,943 - The judge is ready to move on, 222 00:13:31,077 --> 00:13:33,813 but McCoy isn't quite done yet. 223 00:13:33,913 --> 00:13:35,615 - So I just turned 35. 224 00:13:35,715 --> 00:13:37,316 When I turn 35, my trust fund 225 00:13:37,417 --> 00:13:39,819 is meant to distribute me $150,000. 226 00:13:39,952 --> 00:13:41,954 I never intended not to deal with Sarpy County. 227 00:13:42,021 --> 00:13:43,923 I just had to do it from a position 228 00:13:44,023 --> 00:13:46,626 where I wouldn't lose everything I worked for. 229 00:13:46,759 --> 00:13:49,128 But I'm not-- I'm not here to run. 230 00:13:49,228 --> 00:13:52,231 I want to cooperate and I want everything accomplished 231 00:13:52,298 --> 00:13:54,467 so I can put all of this behind me 232 00:13:54,600 --> 00:13:56,669 and just move forward. 233 00:13:58,438 --> 00:13:59,672 - Are you wanting to waive counsel 234 00:13:59,806 --> 00:14:01,641 and enter a plea today? 235 00:14:02,508 --> 00:14:03,810 You don't have to. 236 00:14:03,910 --> 00:14:06,646 - Yes, I would like-- I would like legal counsel. 237 00:14:06,713 --> 00:14:08,214 - All right. Very well. 238 00:14:08,314 --> 00:14:11,117 I'll set bond in the Kansas case at $3,000 cash 239 00:14:11,184 --> 00:14:13,486 or professional surety required. 240 00:14:13,586 --> 00:14:17,390 And the date that I have for the misdemeanor docket 241 00:14:17,490 --> 00:14:20,360 is October 2. 242 00:14:20,426 --> 00:14:22,595 - The judge tries to wrap things up, 243 00:14:22,695 --> 00:14:25,198 but McCoy still has questions. 244 00:14:25,264 --> 00:14:26,766 - So does that mean I'm potentially 245 00:14:26,866 --> 00:14:28,835 being held until October? 246 00:14:28,968 --> 00:14:31,304 - Yes. 247 00:14:31,437 --> 00:14:32,772 - Sir, I am not a criminal. 248 00:14:32,872 --> 00:14:35,108 This does not seem proportionate. 249 00:14:36,709 --> 00:14:38,711 - When Nebraska officials are notified, 250 00:14:38,845 --> 00:14:41,681 I don't know what they're going to tell the jail staff. 251 00:14:41,781 --> 00:14:43,516 Maybe their judge will set a bond for you 252 00:14:43,583 --> 00:14:45,551 in the Nebraska case. I do not know. 253 00:14:45,651 --> 00:14:48,688 - Is there no way to move up the trial of the Kansas case? 254 00:14:48,788 --> 00:14:51,023 - Your attorney can make that request. 255 00:14:52,225 --> 00:14:53,326 All right. 256 00:14:54,994 --> 00:14:58,498 - McCoy was freed after posting $3,000 bond 257 00:14:58,631 --> 00:15:00,967 and his Kansas case is pending. 258 00:15:01,033 --> 00:15:03,069 As for his Nebraska case, 259 00:15:03,202 --> 00:15:05,838 McCoy has yet to return to Sarpy County 260 00:15:05,905 --> 00:15:09,175 and a warrant for his arrest remains active. 261 00:15:13,379 --> 00:15:14,414 [dramatic music] 262 00:15:14,647 --> 00:15:19,318 - Next we head to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a civil hearing. 263 00:15:19,318 --> 00:15:22,221 36-year-old Joseph Jenkins and his girlfriend, 264 00:15:22,355 --> 00:15:24,524 46-year-old Sateba Cunningham, 265 00:15:24,624 --> 00:15:27,593 are being sued by their landlord, Arbor One, 266 00:15:27,693 --> 00:15:33,299 for back rent of $5,229.68. 267 00:15:33,432 --> 00:15:35,234 Jenkins is refusing to pay 268 00:15:35,368 --> 00:15:37,603 because he claims that certain home repairs 269 00:15:37,670 --> 00:15:41,107 were not completed in a timely fashion. 270 00:15:43,109 --> 00:15:46,078 The plaintiff is represented by attorney Cheryl Luckoff. 271 00:15:46,179 --> 00:15:48,481 The judge is Cedric Simpson. 272 00:15:48,581 --> 00:15:50,483 - OK, where are we on this? 273 00:15:50,550 --> 00:15:53,553 - The landlord tried to enter on July 25th 274 00:15:53,619 --> 00:15:55,988 and was refused entry. 275 00:15:56,122 --> 00:15:57,757 It's landlord's position at this point 276 00:15:57,824 --> 00:15:59,659 due to the refusal for entry 277 00:15:59,792 --> 00:16:01,594 that any repairs are waived. 278 00:16:01,661 --> 00:16:03,596 And we are seeking a judgment of possession 279 00:16:03,663 --> 00:16:09,335 for the full amount of rent, which is $5,229.68. 280 00:16:09,435 --> 00:16:11,137 - The judge checks in with Jenkins, 281 00:16:11,237 --> 00:16:13,306 who's representing himself. 282 00:16:21,514 --> 00:16:23,349 - But hold on a second. 283 00:16:28,254 --> 00:16:30,156 Did those get completed? 284 00:16:33,659 --> 00:16:36,329 - What are we now fighting about? 285 00:16:43,202 --> 00:16:45,605 - So what is now wrong with the unit? 286 00:16:48,274 --> 00:16:50,243 - Did you pay the rent? 287 00:16:52,178 --> 00:16:55,281 - So, sir, how much do you think you owe? 288 00:16:58,384 --> 00:16:59,352 - Seriously? 289 00:16:59,418 --> 00:17:01,921 You think you get 100% abatement? 290 00:17:02,788 --> 00:17:04,590 - That's not gonna happen. 291 00:17:10,630 --> 00:17:12,498 - You can't do that. 292 00:17:13,499 --> 00:17:18,771 - I mean, you denied them access. 293 00:17:33,519 --> 00:17:34,554 - Which, just for the record, 294 00:17:34,654 --> 00:17:37,290 the landlord did not receive a copy of. 295 00:17:39,892 --> 00:17:42,228 - [chuckles] 296 00:17:42,361 --> 00:17:44,830 You are simply amazing. 297 00:17:44,931 --> 00:17:48,000 - Judge Simpson turns his attention to the co-defendant. 298 00:17:48,434 --> 00:17:50,770 - Miss Cunningham, anything you want to say? 299 00:17:57,443 --> 00:17:58,945 - I wasn't talking to you. 300 00:18:00,513 --> 00:18:02,081 - You know what, young man? 301 00:18:02,148 --> 00:18:04,116 I'm going to tell you one thing right now, 302 00:18:04,250 --> 00:18:07,553 and I'm going to tell you, you better check yourself. 303 00:18:07,653 --> 00:18:09,789 So I'ma give you a minute to go out into the hallway. 304 00:18:09,922 --> 00:18:11,557 Otherwise, what's gonna end up happening is 305 00:18:11,624 --> 00:18:12,792 you're gonna be in contempt. 306 00:18:12,892 --> 00:18:14,126 I was talking to Miss Cunningham. 307 00:18:14,226 --> 00:18:15,528 I wasn't addressing you. 308 00:18:15,628 --> 00:18:18,497 I don't know why you felt a necessity to interrupt her 309 00:18:18,631 --> 00:18:20,032 as she's addressing the court. 310 00:18:20,132 --> 00:18:21,434 So you might as well take yourself 311 00:18:21,500 --> 00:18:23,002 out of this courtroom right now. 312 00:18:23,102 --> 00:18:24,170 Right now! 313 00:18:25,671 --> 00:18:28,107 And when you feel like you can behave yourself, 314 00:18:28,240 --> 00:18:30,009 then you can come back in. 315 00:18:30,876 --> 00:18:34,480 - After a few minutes, Jenkins rejoins the hearing. 316 00:18:34,947 --> 00:18:37,950 - I support Mr. Jenkins in the sense that 317 00:18:38,050 --> 00:18:40,953 I have people that I can stay with. 318 00:18:41,020 --> 00:18:45,024 So I have options. I don't believe he does. 319 00:18:45,157 --> 00:18:46,425 - All right. 320 00:18:46,559 --> 00:18:48,060 Mr. Jenkins. 321 00:18:49,462 --> 00:18:53,666 - If I find in plaintiff's favor 322 00:18:53,799 --> 00:19:00,306 and you have to pay 5,000 plus 323 00:19:00,439 --> 00:19:03,075 in ten days, are you gonna be able to do that? 324 00:19:04,677 --> 00:19:06,278 - Let me ask you this. 325 00:19:17,023 --> 00:19:19,325 - You know something, Mr. Jenkins, 326 00:19:19,425 --> 00:19:21,961 I've been doing this for a long time. 327 00:19:22,028 --> 00:19:24,196 And... 328 00:19:26,499 --> 00:19:29,735 I don't think you're a bad person. 329 00:19:29,835 --> 00:19:32,471 I don't. I think you were angry. 330 00:19:32,605 --> 00:19:38,044 You weren't sure how to get yourself out of this. 331 00:19:38,110 --> 00:19:42,882 And so you just kind of puffed up. 332 00:19:42,948 --> 00:19:45,317 And it wasn't gonna get you anywhere. 333 00:19:46,986 --> 00:19:49,789 Isn't this a much better conversation to have? 334 00:19:50,756 --> 00:19:53,592 - All right. So here's what I'm gonna ask you to do. 335 00:19:55,161 --> 00:19:58,464 Go out. Talk to the landlord. 336 00:19:58,597 --> 00:20:00,866 Give them a proposal as to how you're gonna get this 337 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:03,135 paid off and caught up. - OK. 338 00:20:03,235 --> 00:20:05,237 - OK? All right. 339 00:20:06,872 --> 00:20:09,642 - Judge Simpson ruled in favor of the plaintiff. 340 00:20:09,708 --> 00:20:13,012 Jenkins set up a payment plan to settle his rent. 341 00:20:13,112 --> 00:20:15,047 Then after Jenkins failed to pay, 342 00:20:15,114 --> 00:20:17,249 the court issued an eviction order 343 00:20:17,316 --> 00:20:19,985 and the case is now closed. 344 00:20:20,119 --> 00:20:21,720 ♪ ♪ 345 00:20:21,787 --> 00:20:23,556 That's it for this edition of "Court Cam." 346 00:20:23,622 --> 00:20:26,025 I'm Dan Abrams. Thanks for watching. 347 00:20:26,158 --> 00:20:31,063 ♪ ♪