1 00:00:01,535 --> 00:00:03,202 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:03,404 --> 00:00:10,141 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:10,210 --> 00:00:13,679 - Hi, everyone, I'm dan abrams, and this is "courtcam." 4 00:00:13,747 --> 00:00:14,413 - You ready to take your plea? 5 00:00:14,615 --> 00:00:15,481 [indistinct yelling] 6 00:00:15,683 --> 00:00:17,348 - Don't run. - [bleep] 7 00:00:17,418 --> 00:00:18,216 - [screams] you! 8 00:00:18,285 --> 00:00:19,617 ♪ ♪ 9 00:00:19,686 --> 00:00:21,686 - I'm killin' all you [bleep]. 10 00:00:21,756 --> 00:00:24,490 - I hope you die in prison as well. 11 00:00:24,558 --> 00:00:27,993 [digital whirring] 12 00:00:28,495 --> 00:00:29,895 [dramatic music] 13 00:00:30,097 --> 00:00:31,830 - First up, we head to louisville, kentucky, 14 00:00:31,898 --> 00:00:34,633 For a contempt of court hearing. 15 00:00:34,702 --> 00:00:36,235 The defendant's suzanne craft, 16 00:00:36,303 --> 00:00:40,039 Who's in court for allegedly violating a no-contact order 17 00:00:40,241 --> 00:00:43,909 Against her neighbors, michella and connie pineda. 18 00:00:44,111 --> 00:00:45,844 A month earlier, the 52-year-old was charged 19 00:00:45,913 --> 00:00:47,979 With harassment and criminal mischief 20 00:00:48,049 --> 00:00:51,516 After allegedly writing a number of racial slurs 21 00:00:51,585 --> 00:00:53,251 On the pineda driveway. 22 00:00:53,320 --> 00:00:54,719 ♪ ♪ 23 00:00:54,788 --> 00:00:55,854 Here you can see the perpetrator 24 00:00:55,923 --> 00:00:59,257 With what appears to be spray paint... 25 00:00:59,326 --> 00:01:00,859 ♪ ♪ 26 00:01:01,061 --> 00:01:04,196 Then walking back to the craft property. 27 00:01:04,398 --> 00:01:05,396 ♪ ♪ 28 00:01:05,466 --> 00:01:08,267 Craft is released on bond and ordered to stay away 29 00:01:08,335 --> 00:01:11,936 From the pineda home, which is two doors down from her own. 30 00:01:12,005 --> 00:01:13,939 But when security cameras captured a woman 31 00:01:14,141 --> 00:01:17,543 Pouring chemicals in the shape of a swastika 32 00:01:17,745 --> 00:01:19,678 Onto the pineda property, 33 00:01:19,880 --> 00:01:22,748 Craft was called back into court. 34 00:01:22,950 --> 00:01:24,816 - I'm not saying that you've had contact. 35 00:01:24,885 --> 00:01:27,018 I'm--I just know there's an allegation. 36 00:01:27,087 --> 00:01:30,889 But what I'm telling you is, if they can prove it, 37 00:01:30,958 --> 00:01:33,225 Then you could very well end up back in jail. 38 00:01:33,294 --> 00:01:36,027 ♪ ♪ 39 00:01:36,097 --> 00:01:38,029 - The judge listens to testimony before deciding 40 00:01:38,099 --> 00:01:41,567 If the defendant violated the no-contact order. 41 00:01:41,769 --> 00:01:42,768 First she hears from craft, 42 00:01:42,970 --> 00:01:46,004 Who addresses the new allegations. 43 00:01:47,574 --> 00:01:49,007 - Yes, I'm innocent. 44 00:01:50,310 --> 00:01:52,010 - No. 45 00:01:53,380 --> 00:01:53,845 - No. 46 00:01:53,914 --> 00:01:54,780 - The judge also hears 47 00:01:54,982 --> 00:01:57,182 From witnesses familiar with craft, 48 00:01:57,384 --> 00:01:59,651 Who have different opinions on the identity of the person 49 00:01:59,719 --> 00:02:00,986 In the surveillance footage. 50 00:02:05,058 --> 00:02:07,059 - For some witnesses, the deciding factor 51 00:02:07,261 --> 00:02:10,996 On whether it's craft in the footage is how she walks. 52 00:02:21,075 --> 00:02:23,875 - Craft's attorney vehemently argues his client 53 00:02:23,944 --> 00:02:26,411 Is not responsible for the swastika. 54 00:02:26,480 --> 00:02:28,880 - That's not her! 55 00:02:28,949 --> 00:02:30,014 - Finally, after hearing the testimony, 56 00:02:30,083 --> 00:02:33,018 It's time for the judge to decide whether craft 57 00:02:33,086 --> 00:02:37,289 Will walk out the door or straight into jail. 58 00:02:37,357 --> 00:02:37,822 ♪ ♪ 59 00:02:37,892 --> 00:02:40,825 - I believe it was her. 60 00:02:40,894 --> 00:02:44,095 I don't understand why she would, but-- 61 00:02:44,165 --> 00:02:47,766 Knowing that there are cameras, but I believe she did it. 62 00:02:47,968 --> 00:02:51,303 It makes no sense to me any other way. 63 00:02:51,371 --> 00:02:52,971 ♪ ♪ 64 00:02:53,040 --> 00:02:55,707 - Craft is sentenced to seven days in jail 65 00:02:55,776 --> 00:02:59,044 And seven days of house arrest. 66 00:02:59,112 --> 00:03:01,246 Since the ruling, the pinedas have received 67 00:03:01,315 --> 00:03:04,916 Multiple death threats as well as bullets through the mail. 68 00:03:04,985 --> 00:03:08,052 The couple has filed a lawsuit against craft 69 00:03:08,121 --> 00:03:09,921 And the subdivision's home owner's association, 70 00:03:09,990 --> 00:03:13,859 Claiming they were victims of a hate crime. 71 00:03:13,927 --> 00:03:15,928 As for craft, she pled not guilty 72 00:03:16,130 --> 00:03:18,463 To the criminal mischief and harassment charges 73 00:03:18,666 --> 00:03:20,199 And is awaiting trial. 74 00:03:20,401 --> 00:03:21,600 ♪ ♪ 75 00:03:21,669 --> 00:03:24,670 [dramatic musical flourish] 76 00:03:24,738 --> 00:03:28,940 - "it felt good to shoot him." 77 00:03:29,009 --> 00:03:33,278 Those words came out of this defendant's mouth. 78 00:03:33,347 --> 00:03:37,349 - We're in san antonio, texas, for the trial of otis mckane. 79 00:03:37,418 --> 00:03:39,084 [dramatic music] 80 00:03:39,152 --> 00:03:41,954 The 31-year-old was charged with capital murder 81 00:03:42,156 --> 00:03:44,289 Following a brazen attack on a police officer. 82 00:03:44,357 --> 00:03:46,958 ♪ ♪ 83 00:03:47,027 --> 00:03:48,960 This surveillance video shows the moment a man 84 00:03:49,029 --> 00:03:51,897 Approached the parked cruiser of san antonio 85 00:03:51,965 --> 00:03:55,634 Police detective, benjamin marconi. 86 00:03:55,703 --> 00:03:59,504 - Detective marconi was driving 87 00:03:59,573 --> 00:04:02,774 A marked sapd police car. 88 00:04:02,843 --> 00:04:07,579 He was wearing his police uniform. 89 00:04:07,781 --> 00:04:09,781 And he had made a traffic stop 90 00:04:09,850 --> 00:04:11,916 In front of police headquarters. 91 00:04:11,986 --> 00:04:15,787 At this time, while he was sitting in his car, 92 00:04:15,856 --> 00:04:20,725 This defendant came up from behind him 93 00:04:20,794 --> 00:04:23,862 And shot him twice in the head. 94 00:04:24,064 --> 00:04:28,867 Detective marconi never even saw it coming. 95 00:04:28,935 --> 00:04:29,868 - Police have surveillance footage 96 00:04:30,070 --> 00:04:32,204 Of someone matching mckane's description 97 00:04:32,272 --> 00:04:36,808 Entering the police station the morning of the attack. 98 00:04:37,010 --> 00:04:38,076 The person in the video reportedly asked 99 00:04:38,144 --> 00:04:41,079 To talk to someone about child custody issues, 100 00:04:41,281 --> 00:04:43,949 But quickly left after being told it would be a while 101 00:04:44,017 --> 00:04:46,084 Before an officer would be available. 102 00:04:46,153 --> 00:04:48,754 Police released that security footage to the public, 103 00:04:48,822 --> 00:04:50,488 And after a tip from an employee 104 00:04:50,557 --> 00:04:51,289 Of a local auto shop... 105 00:04:51,358 --> 00:04:54,025 ♪ ♪ 106 00:04:54,094 --> 00:04:56,761 Mckane was captured and arrested the next day, 107 00:04:56,830 --> 00:04:59,030 Following a multi-agency manhunt. 108 00:04:59,099 --> 00:05:01,099 During a police interview, mckane had stated 109 00:05:01,168 --> 00:05:04,769 He committed the crime out of anger and frustration 110 00:05:04,838 --> 00:05:07,005 For not being able to see his son. 111 00:05:20,054 --> 00:05:23,121 - Despite having admitted to the act on video 112 00:05:23,323 --> 00:05:26,858 During a police interrogation, mckane pleaded not guilty. 113 00:05:27,060 --> 00:05:28,126 During the trial, his defense team argued 114 00:05:28,195 --> 00:05:31,930 The crime did not rise to the level of capital murder, 115 00:05:32,132 --> 00:05:33,998 Alleging that officer marconi was not doing 116 00:05:34,068 --> 00:05:37,536 Official police work at the time he was killed. 117 00:05:37,738 --> 00:05:39,804 Now after an 11-day trial, 118 00:05:39,873 --> 00:05:43,074 Mckane is about to learn his fate. 119 00:05:43,143 --> 00:05:46,210 - Verdict form, we, the jury, find the defendant, 120 00:05:46,279 --> 00:05:48,680 Otis tyrone mckane, guilty of the offense of capital murder 121 00:05:48,748 --> 00:05:50,215 As charged in the indictment. 122 00:05:50,417 --> 00:05:52,818 ♪ ♪ 123 00:05:52,886 --> 00:05:55,687 - But as the jury is dismissed, 124 00:05:55,889 --> 00:05:59,824 Mckane has an unusual reaction. 125 00:05:59,893 --> 00:06:02,493 He unbuttons then untucks his shirt, 126 00:06:02,562 --> 00:06:04,296 Before sitting down. 127 00:06:04,364 --> 00:06:06,098 ♪ ♪ 128 00:06:06,300 --> 00:06:09,434 Then when asked to stand up by deputy isidro gonzalez, 129 00:06:09,636 --> 00:06:11,636 At first he refuses. 130 00:06:11,705 --> 00:06:14,306 Then as he slowly stands up... 131 00:06:14,374 --> 00:06:15,574 ♪ ♪ 132 00:06:15,776 --> 00:06:18,443 Delivers a blow to gonzalez. 133 00:06:18,511 --> 00:06:21,246 [tense music] 134 00:06:21,315 --> 00:06:25,050 ♪ ♪ 135 00:06:25,252 --> 00:06:27,986 When deputy gonzalez prepared to place him in cuffs, 136 00:06:28,188 --> 00:06:31,790 Mckane cocks his arm back and then slams his elbow 137 00:06:31,859 --> 00:06:34,258 In the unsuspecting officer's face. 138 00:06:34,327 --> 00:06:35,927 ♪ ♪ 139 00:06:35,996 --> 00:06:37,996 Mckane is then quickly tackled and subdued 140 00:06:38,198 --> 00:06:41,199 By multiple deputies just outside the courtroom. 141 00:06:41,401 --> 00:06:43,868 ♪ ♪ 142 00:06:43,937 --> 00:06:45,937 Deputy gonzalez returned to the courtroom 143 00:06:46,006 --> 00:06:50,008 A short time later, appearing to be okay. 144 00:06:50,210 --> 00:06:52,543 Mckane was charged with assault on a peace officer 145 00:06:52,612 --> 00:06:54,679 For striking a deputy. 146 00:06:54,748 --> 00:06:55,814 The charge pales in comparison 147 00:06:55,883 --> 00:06:58,417 To the ultimate outcome in the case. 148 00:06:58,619 --> 00:06:59,751 The following week, 149 00:06:59,953 --> 00:07:02,019 Otis mckane was sentenced to death 150 00:07:02,088 --> 00:07:05,290 For the murder of detective benjamin marconi. 151 00:07:05,358 --> 00:07:07,124 ♪ ♪ 152 00:07:11,698 --> 00:07:12,998 [dramatic musical flourish] 153 00:07:16,903 --> 00:07:18,770 - Next we're in el cajon, california 154 00:07:18,839 --> 00:07:20,972 For the trial of kassim alhimidi 155 00:07:21,174 --> 00:07:22,574 Who's been charged with the first-degree murder 156 00:07:22,776 --> 00:07:25,443 Of his wife, shaima alawadi. 157 00:07:25,512 --> 00:07:27,045 [dramatic music] 158 00:07:27,114 --> 00:07:29,915 Two years earlier, the couple's then 15-year-old 159 00:07:30,117 --> 00:07:31,783 Daughter discovered her mother badly beaten, 160 00:07:31,985 --> 00:07:34,586 But still alive, inside the family home. 161 00:07:34,788 --> 00:07:36,587 - As I remember, she was on her-- 162 00:07:36,656 --> 00:07:38,723 Kind of, like, on her side. 163 00:07:38,926 --> 00:07:41,726 Her face was on-- face to the ground. 164 00:07:41,795 --> 00:07:44,996 And her-- the blood was in her face. 165 00:07:45,065 --> 00:07:47,131 - The courtroom camera was not allowed to show 166 00:07:47,200 --> 00:07:51,002 The witness' face due to her age and privacy concerns. 167 00:07:51,204 --> 00:07:53,738 - I heard the ambulance from, like, across the street, 168 00:07:53,806 --> 00:07:57,475 And I just-- I put my mom down, 169 00:07:57,544 --> 00:07:58,877 And I ran to the street. 170 00:07:59,079 --> 00:08:00,878 I'm like, "please, just come in and get her." 171 00:08:00,947 --> 00:08:03,148 - The victim was rushed to the hospital, 172 00:08:03,350 --> 00:08:06,818 But died days later after being taken off life support. 173 00:08:06,886 --> 00:08:09,888 The death tore the family apart. 174 00:08:09,957 --> 00:08:11,957 Despite his sister's powerful testimony, 175 00:08:12,159 --> 00:08:15,226 The victim's son believed his father's alibi. 176 00:08:15,295 --> 00:08:17,095 ♪ ♪ 177 00:08:17,164 --> 00:08:20,031 Kassim alhimidi claimed he was driving many miles away 178 00:08:20,100 --> 00:08:23,034 From the family home when his wife was attacked. 179 00:08:23,236 --> 00:08:26,571 But cell tower data placed his phone near the home 180 00:08:26,640 --> 00:08:29,240 At the time of the murder. 181 00:08:29,309 --> 00:08:32,043 ♪ ♪ 182 00:08:32,112 --> 00:08:36,047 During this early hearing, alhimidi's own daughter 183 00:08:36,115 --> 00:08:38,984 Refused to look at him from the witness stand. 184 00:08:45,392 --> 00:08:46,791 ♪ ♪ 185 00:08:46,994 --> 00:08:49,127 - Alhimidi maintained his innocence 186 00:08:49,195 --> 00:08:51,062 Throughout the trial, as his attorney painted him 187 00:08:51,131 --> 00:08:54,999 As a loving father and husband who was devastated 188 00:08:55,068 --> 00:08:57,669 When he had to take his wife off life support. 189 00:08:57,737 --> 00:08:59,738 - And he said, "take my brain. 190 00:08:59,940 --> 00:09:04,742 "take my brain and implant it in her. 191 00:09:04,811 --> 00:09:08,412 "I'll pay you any amount of money. 192 00:09:08,481 --> 00:09:09,214 Save her life." 193 00:09:09,416 --> 00:09:10,615 ♪ ♪ 194 00:09:10,684 --> 00:09:11,950 - The prosecution, however, 195 00:09:12,018 --> 00:09:13,551 Claims it was not such a happy marriage, 196 00:09:13,620 --> 00:09:16,087 And alhimidi was upset 197 00:09:16,155 --> 00:09:18,990 That his wife was planning on filing for divorce. 198 00:09:21,361 --> 00:09:23,962 ♪ ♪ 199 00:09:24,030 --> 00:09:25,896 - But with the absence of a murder weapon 200 00:09:25,966 --> 00:09:28,033 Or any dna evidence linking alhimidi, 201 00:09:28,235 --> 00:09:32,237 It's hardly an open and shut case for prosecutors. 202 00:09:32,305 --> 00:09:37,308 - California, plaintiff, versus kassim alhimidi, defendant. 203 00:09:37,377 --> 00:09:39,644 ♪ ♪ 204 00:09:39,713 --> 00:09:42,113 Guilty of the crime of murder. 205 00:09:42,181 --> 00:09:44,716 - After hearing the guilty verdict via translator, 206 00:09:44,918 --> 00:09:47,519 Alhimidi has a delayed reaction. 207 00:09:47,721 --> 00:09:50,788 First, an unnerving smile. 208 00:09:50,857 --> 00:09:52,457 Then a hand gesture likely directed 209 00:09:52,659 --> 00:09:54,726 At the judge and jury. 210 00:09:54,928 --> 00:09:57,729 And finally, he appears to pray. 211 00:09:57,798 --> 00:09:59,798 But alhimidi isn't the only one 212 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,067 With a strong reaction to the verdict. 213 00:10:02,269 --> 00:10:06,605 From the gallery, his son cries out in his defense. 214 00:10:06,807 --> 00:10:09,874 - That's bull[bleep]. [bleep]! 215 00:10:09,943 --> 00:10:12,677 - And has to be restrained by deputies. 216 00:10:12,746 --> 00:10:16,948 - [bleep]! [indistinct yelling] 217 00:10:17,016 --> 00:10:18,984 - His father then yells out in arabic. 218 00:10:23,023 --> 00:10:24,221 - Meanwhile, it appears a woman in the gallery 219 00:10:24,290 --> 00:10:29,761 Is praying as both alhimidi and his son are restrained 220 00:10:29,830 --> 00:10:31,429 And removed from the courtroom. 221 00:10:31,631 --> 00:10:34,766 [indistinct commotion] 222 00:10:34,968 --> 00:10:36,701 Kassim alhimidi was later sentenced 223 00:10:36,769 --> 00:10:38,903 To 26 years to life in prison 224 00:10:39,106 --> 00:10:42,640 For the murder of his wife, shaima alawadi. 225 00:10:42,709 --> 00:10:46,911 [dramatic musical flourish] 226 00:10:47,114 --> 00:10:49,247 Next, we go to the miami dade courthouse, 227 00:10:49,316 --> 00:10:51,849 Where judge catherine pooler's presiding over a bond hearing. 228 00:10:51,918 --> 00:10:54,853 The defendant, calvin lloyd griffith, 229 00:10:54,921 --> 00:10:57,655 Allegedly broke into a local school 230 00:10:57,724 --> 00:11:00,925 And stole an employee's car. 231 00:11:01,128 --> 00:11:02,927 Griffith was arrested and is here on charges 232 00:11:02,996 --> 00:11:06,131 Of grand theft, burglary, and trespassing. 233 00:11:06,333 --> 00:11:10,802 He also violated his probation from a previous car theft. 234 00:11:11,004 --> 00:11:13,471 - Calvin lloyd griffith, jr. On page 12. 235 00:11:13,673 --> 00:11:15,873 - Whoo! [indistinct] 236 00:11:15,942 --> 00:11:18,009 - Good morning. Mr. Griffith is charged 237 00:11:18,211 --> 00:11:20,811 With burglary, petty theft, grand theft of a vehicle, 238 00:11:20,880 --> 00:11:24,015 And trespass, and he's on probation. 239 00:11:27,353 --> 00:11:27,986 - Okay. 240 00:11:32,292 --> 00:11:34,492 ♪ ♪ 241 00:11:34,561 --> 00:11:37,095 I smoke weed and cocaine. 242 00:11:37,297 --> 00:11:39,898 - The court officials decide to cut griffith's mic off 243 00:11:40,100 --> 00:11:41,766 To prevent him from talking over everyone. 244 00:11:41,835 --> 00:11:45,703 - So the officers were-- [inaudible] 245 00:11:45,772 --> 00:11:48,373 - Okay. You're calvin griffith? 246 00:11:48,441 --> 00:11:49,841 [inaudible] 247 00:11:49,909 --> 00:11:51,309 - Mr. Tetnor has the button pressed. 248 00:11:51,378 --> 00:11:53,177 - Oh, okay. 249 00:11:53,246 --> 00:11:56,046 - As judge pooler continues looking over the paperwork, 250 00:11:56,116 --> 00:11:58,316 Griffith continues to try to get the attention 251 00:11:58,518 --> 00:12:00,384 Of the judge. 252 00:12:00,454 --> 00:12:02,987 - Okay, let's see. 253 00:12:03,056 --> 00:12:05,923 - But with judge pooler unable to hear griffith, 254 00:12:05,992 --> 00:12:08,326 He decides to try a different approach. 255 00:12:08,528 --> 00:12:12,263 [hip-hop music] 256 00:12:12,332 --> 00:12:13,531 [laughter] 257 00:12:13,733 --> 00:12:15,266 - [laughing] your honor. 258 00:12:15,468 --> 00:12:18,203 [inaudible] 259 00:12:18,405 --> 00:12:20,271 ♪ ♪ 260 00:12:20,340 --> 00:12:21,606 [laughter] 261 00:12:21,674 --> 00:12:23,074 [laughing] your honor. 262 00:12:23,143 --> 00:12:25,810 - Not impressed with griffith's twerking abilities, 263 00:12:25,879 --> 00:12:29,080 The judge moves on with the case. 264 00:12:29,149 --> 00:12:30,881 - The state is requesting that your honor set the bond, 265 00:12:30,950 --> 00:12:33,818 But reset the case in division tomorrow, 266 00:12:34,020 --> 00:12:38,022 Because his actions violate his probation. 267 00:12:38,090 --> 00:12:39,824 - Judge pooler agrees with the state attorney 268 00:12:39,893 --> 00:12:44,228 And sets griffith's bond at $18,500. 269 00:12:44,297 --> 00:12:47,899 - And there's a stay-away order from miami edison senior high. 270 00:12:47,968 --> 00:12:50,634 If you should get out, do not go back there. 271 00:12:50,703 --> 00:12:52,704 You're not a student anymore. 272 00:12:52,772 --> 00:12:53,838 Okay? Thank you for coming in. 273 00:12:53,907 --> 00:12:56,307 - As the judge moves on to the next, 274 00:12:56,375 --> 00:12:59,844 Less entertaining, defendant, judge pooler looks back fondly 275 00:12:59,913 --> 00:13:03,181 On her time with calvin griffith. 276 00:13:03,383 --> 00:13:05,249 - I want that last guy to come back and teach us how to dance. 277 00:13:05,318 --> 00:13:06,250 [laughter] 278 00:13:06,319 --> 00:13:07,652 ♪ ♪ 279 00:13:07,720 --> 00:13:10,254 He was a pretty smooth guy. 280 00:13:10,323 --> 00:13:11,189 ♪ ♪ 281 00:13:15,528 --> 00:13:17,061 [dramatic music] 282 00:13:17,130 --> 00:13:18,128 - Next, we go to a hearing in breckinridge county, 283 00:13:18,198 --> 00:13:19,731 Kentucky, where the defendant is not typically 284 00:13:19,933 --> 00:13:22,534 The one standing before the judge. 285 00:13:22,736 --> 00:13:23,868 The accused is todd pate, 286 00:13:24,070 --> 00:13:27,605 The former sheriff of breckinridge county. 287 00:13:27,674 --> 00:13:29,140 He's charged with assault, 288 00:13:29,208 --> 00:13:32,143 Operating under the influence--his second offense, 289 00:13:32,345 --> 00:13:35,213 Criminal mischief, and leaving the scene of an accident. 290 00:13:35,415 --> 00:13:37,081 ♪ ♪ 291 00:13:37,284 --> 00:13:40,084 A year earlier, while driving his personal vehicle, 292 00:13:40,153 --> 00:13:43,554 Pate allegedly caused a crash, injuring four people. 293 00:13:43,623 --> 00:13:45,890 He then left the scene. 294 00:13:45,959 --> 00:13:48,159 When he was arrested later that night, 295 00:13:48,361 --> 00:13:51,296 His blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit. 296 00:13:51,364 --> 00:13:52,630 ♪ ♪ 297 00:13:52,698 --> 00:13:53,965 Pate was released on bond 298 00:13:54,034 --> 00:13:58,036 And later retired from the sheriff's office. 299 00:13:58,238 --> 00:14:00,638 Today, the 51-year-old's in court to change his plea 300 00:14:00,706 --> 00:14:03,041 From not guilty to guilty, 301 00:14:03,109 --> 00:14:06,110 A decision he's already agreed to in writing. 302 00:14:06,178 --> 00:14:09,981 This will allow him to serve just 75 days in jail 303 00:14:10,050 --> 00:14:12,182 Versus a possible sentence of up to 15 years 304 00:14:12,252 --> 00:14:16,054 If he went to trial and was found guilty of all charges. 305 00:14:16,256 --> 00:14:18,456 To make it official, all he has to do is say the words 306 00:14:18,658 --> 00:14:21,058 To judge janet crocker. 307 00:14:21,127 --> 00:14:27,598 - At this time, is it your desire to change your plea 308 00:14:27,667 --> 00:14:30,801 From not guilty to guilty? 309 00:14:30,871 --> 00:14:31,802 - Do I have to answer that yes or no? 310 00:14:31,871 --> 00:14:33,805 Or can I make somewhat of a statement-- 311 00:14:34,007 --> 00:14:38,209 - That is--that is a yes or no answer, sir. 312 00:14:38,411 --> 00:14:43,014 ♪ ♪ 313 00:14:43,216 --> 00:14:46,951 - Will I have the opportunity to say anything further? 314 00:14:47,019 --> 00:14:49,754 - If it is your intention to change your plea 315 00:14:49,823 --> 00:14:52,023 From not guilty to guilty, certainly, 316 00:14:52,091 --> 00:14:54,893 You'll have an opportunity to make any statement, 317 00:14:55,095 --> 00:14:58,096 But if it not your intent to enter a guilty plea 318 00:14:58,298 --> 00:15:00,764 At this time, then I'm gonna set your case for jury trial, 319 00:15:00,833 --> 00:15:02,833 And you're gonna stop wasting my time 320 00:15:02,903 --> 00:15:04,969 And everybody else's time this afternoon. 321 00:15:05,037 --> 00:15:07,037 - Ma'am, I'm not trying to waste your time. 322 00:15:07,106 --> 00:15:09,507 - Then, is it your intention to enter a guilty plea 323 00:15:09,576 --> 00:15:10,240 At this time or not, sir? 324 00:15:10,310 --> 00:15:11,709 - No. 325 00:15:11,911 --> 00:15:13,377 Why am I wasting your time, ma'am? 326 00:15:13,446 --> 00:15:14,846 - Mr. Chambers. 327 00:15:14,914 --> 00:15:15,913 - The judge ignores the question 328 00:15:15,982 --> 00:15:18,782 And checks in with the prosecution. 329 00:15:18,851 --> 00:15:19,917 - Why am I wasting your time, ma'am? 330 00:15:19,986 --> 00:15:21,585 - Mr. Chambers, what is the commonwealth's 331 00:15:21,654 --> 00:15:22,987 Position at this time, sir? 332 00:15:26,859 --> 00:15:28,927 - The judge orders a brief recess, 333 00:15:29,129 --> 00:15:31,796 Perhaps hoping pate's attorney can remind him 334 00:15:31,865 --> 00:15:34,264 He's already agreed to plead guilty. 335 00:15:34,334 --> 00:15:35,199 ♪ ♪ 336 00:15:35,268 --> 00:15:38,602 Back in court, the judge tries again. 337 00:15:38,672 --> 00:15:39,670 - Let's get back on the record 338 00:15:39,739 --> 00:15:43,007 And see if we can sort this out. 339 00:15:43,076 --> 00:15:47,745 At this point in time, what is mr. Pate's decision 340 00:15:47,814 --> 00:15:50,014 With respect to his guilty pleas? 341 00:15:50,216 --> 00:15:52,483 - I believe I'll just let him answer that question, 342 00:15:52,552 --> 00:15:54,618 If it please the court. 343 00:15:54,688 --> 00:15:56,554 - All right. So, uh, mr. Pate? 344 00:15:56,756 --> 00:16:00,425 - Can I say a few things, or? 345 00:16:00,627 --> 00:16:02,760 - Um, uh... - Ah. 346 00:16:02,828 --> 00:16:04,762 - I need to understand what it is 347 00:16:04,831 --> 00:16:07,031 That we're doing here today, mr. Pate. 348 00:16:07,100 --> 00:16:09,567 - Yes, I had every intention of coming in here today 349 00:16:09,636 --> 00:16:11,969 And entering a guilty plea. 350 00:16:12,038 --> 00:16:16,040 It's difficult for me to enter a guilty plea 351 00:16:16,109 --> 00:16:18,042 For a lot of reasons, and I don't want this court 352 00:16:18,244 --> 00:16:21,912 To think that I am trying to minimize any responsibility 353 00:16:21,981 --> 00:16:26,184 That I had in this situation that occurred. 354 00:16:26,386 --> 00:16:28,853 - The problem is pate doesn't agree with the assault charge 355 00:16:29,055 --> 00:16:30,854 And believes the prosecutor only added it 356 00:16:30,923 --> 00:16:32,991 Because of pate's position as sheriff 357 00:16:33,193 --> 00:16:36,860 And because pate rejected an earlier plea deal. 358 00:16:36,929 --> 00:16:38,730 - I feel like I'm being very much bullied 359 00:16:38,932 --> 00:16:40,131 Into doing something that's not right. 360 00:16:40,200 --> 00:16:42,800 Now I want this court to know that todd pate holds himself 361 00:16:42,869 --> 00:16:45,670 Responsible for everything that he did. 362 00:16:45,872 --> 00:16:47,938 But it's hard for me to lay down 363 00:16:48,007 --> 00:16:52,943 And plead to felony charges that don't apply. 364 00:16:53,013 --> 00:16:56,147 - By this point, the judge has heard enough. 365 00:16:56,215 --> 00:17:02,352 - Is it your intention today to enter this guilty plea? 366 00:17:02,422 --> 00:17:04,021 [thumps on desk] 367 00:17:04,090 --> 00:17:05,823 - If I could address-- - this is either a yes or no. 368 00:17:05,892 --> 00:17:07,758 Are you gonna enter your plea or not? 369 00:17:07,827 --> 00:17:11,095 - I guess everybody thinks it's funny. 370 00:17:11,163 --> 00:17:14,698 Let me just plea and get it over with for everybody. 371 00:17:14,768 --> 00:17:16,033 Plea to something that I absolutely 372 00:17:16,102 --> 00:17:19,036 Do not feel good about, but I don't want you to try 373 00:17:19,105 --> 00:17:22,006 To send me to the penitentiary for years and years. 374 00:17:24,911 --> 00:17:27,111 - Pate's attorney looks frustrated. 375 00:17:27,179 --> 00:17:29,914 And the judge is fed up with pate's flip-flopping. 376 00:17:29,983 --> 00:17:31,516 - I think we're done. At this point in time, 377 00:17:31,584 --> 00:17:33,050 I think we're done. 378 00:17:33,119 --> 00:17:36,120 Where I think we are today is, is that on the one hand, 379 00:17:36,189 --> 00:17:40,458 The commonwealth can enforce the terms of this agreement 380 00:17:40,527 --> 00:17:41,859 Based on the execution-- 381 00:17:42,061 --> 00:17:44,661 Mr. Pate, I am talking at this point in time. 382 00:17:44,730 --> 00:17:46,864 - Okay, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 383 00:17:46,932 --> 00:17:48,932 - At this point in time, I'm gonna sustain 384 00:17:49,001 --> 00:17:51,936 The commonwealth's motion to revoke his bond. 385 00:17:52,004 --> 00:17:55,739 He will be taken into the custody and housed 386 00:17:55,808 --> 00:17:57,074 In the breckinridge county jail. 387 00:17:57,143 --> 00:18:02,413 - Your honor, if I may speak to mr. Chamber's motion 388 00:18:02,615 --> 00:18:04,482 To revoke the bond-- 389 00:18:04,551 --> 00:18:05,816 - I've already ruled. 390 00:18:05,885 --> 00:18:07,552 I've already ruled at this point in time. 391 00:18:07,620 --> 00:18:08,419 - Ma'am-- - we're done 392 00:18:08,621 --> 00:18:10,621 At this point in time. 393 00:18:10,689 --> 00:18:13,691 He's going into jail today. 394 00:18:13,759 --> 00:18:14,892 - Pate eventually pled guilty 395 00:18:14,960 --> 00:18:18,029 And accepted the terms of his sentence, 396 00:18:18,231 --> 00:18:21,999 75 days in a county jail with credit for time served. 397 00:18:26,239 --> 00:18:27,972 - Next, we're in louisville, kentucky, 398 00:18:28,040 --> 00:18:29,006 For the arraignment of brandon lawrence. 399 00:18:29,775 --> 00:18:30,974 The 27-year-old was charged 400 00:18:31,043 --> 00:18:33,510 With violating a domestic protection order 401 00:18:33,579 --> 00:18:34,579 And attempted murder 402 00:18:34,781 --> 00:18:36,514 For allegedly nearly beating 403 00:18:36,582 --> 00:18:37,448 His uncle to death 404 00:18:37,517 --> 00:18:38,983 With a tire iron. 405 00:18:49,529 --> 00:18:51,996 Why are you laughing? 406 00:18:52,064 --> 00:18:53,931 - It's unclear whether lawrence is laughing 407 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:56,467 Because he thinks the $1/4-million bond 408 00:18:56,669 --> 00:18:59,002 Is too high or too low. 409 00:18:59,071 --> 00:19:01,806 Either way, the judge is unfazed and moves on 410 00:19:02,008 --> 00:19:04,008 To discuss a proposed no-contact order 411 00:19:04,076 --> 00:19:07,344 That includes the defendant's own mother. 412 00:19:07,413 --> 00:19:08,879 - No contact? 413 00:19:08,948 --> 00:19:11,682 That's my mother. What does my mother got 414 00:19:11,884 --> 00:19:12,817 Anything to do with... - Is she-- 415 00:19:12,885 --> 00:19:14,819 - I ain't done nothing to my mother. 416 00:19:14,887 --> 00:19:15,820 - Let's see. Maybe she was a witness 417 00:19:16,022 --> 00:19:17,821 To this, so let's see. - Nobody was around. 418 00:19:17,890 --> 00:19:20,024 That's all I'm gonna say. - This says-- 419 00:19:20,092 --> 00:19:22,560 - But as the judge tries to sort out the details 420 00:19:22,629 --> 00:19:24,228 Of the no-contact order... 421 00:19:24,297 --> 00:19:28,566 - "who was the victim's mother and defendant's grandmother"... 422 00:19:28,635 --> 00:19:30,001 - Lawrence interrupts her. 423 00:19:31,304 --> 00:19:33,004 - Yeah. 424 00:19:37,310 --> 00:19:38,776 ♪ ♪ 425 00:19:38,978 --> 00:19:39,443 - Apparently lawrence doesn't have 426 00:19:39,646 --> 00:19:42,179 The time or patience 427 00:19:42,248 --> 00:19:44,982 For something as trivial as an attempted murder charge. 428 00:19:47,720 --> 00:19:50,321 - Um... Who is your attorney? 429 00:19:50,390 --> 00:19:51,189 - Wilbur cox. 430 00:19:51,391 --> 00:19:52,523 - Okay, you're gonna call mr. Cox on this? 431 00:19:52,725 --> 00:19:54,925 - Yep, I sure am. - Okay. 432 00:19:54,994 --> 00:19:56,260 All right, so we'll enter a not guilty plea-- 433 00:19:56,462 --> 00:19:58,262 [loud thud] 434 00:19:58,331 --> 00:20:00,064 - I know. 435 00:20:00,132 --> 00:20:03,467 - The loud bang that catches everyone off guard 436 00:20:03,670 --> 00:20:04,669 Is the sound of lawrence 437 00:20:04,871 --> 00:20:06,670 Punching the plexiglass divider 438 00:20:06,739 --> 00:20:09,207 As he heads back to his cell. 439 00:20:09,409 --> 00:20:11,008 ♪ ♪ 440 00:20:11,076 --> 00:20:12,943 After the outburst, the judge doubles down 441 00:20:13,012 --> 00:20:16,880 On lawrence's original bond of $250,000. 442 00:20:16,950 --> 00:20:21,285 - All right, bond is increased to $500,000. 443 00:20:21,353 --> 00:20:23,020 ♪ ♪ 444 00:20:23,088 --> 00:20:25,289 - Brandon lawrence will stand trial in 2022. 445 00:20:25,357 --> 00:20:26,891 ♪ ♪ 446 00:20:26,959 --> 00:20:28,759 That's it for this edition of "courtcam." 447 00:20:28,828 --> 00:20:30,995 I'm dan abrams. Thanks for watching.