A Florida judge who was caught on camera threatening to beat down a lawyer in court last year — and then allegedly made good on his promise — has been removed from his post thanks to his dishonorable behavior.
The Florida Supreme Court decided Thursday that Brevard County Judge John C. Murphy should be taken off the bench after his “grievous misconduct became a national spectacle and an embarrassment to Florida’s judicial system.”
Murphy’s courtroom conflict erupted last June during an argument with a public defender, Andrew Weinstock, over a client’s right to a speedy trial.
Once it escalated, Murphy seemed ready to strike down the attorney.
“You know if I had a rock, I would throw it at you right now,” Murphy said.
“Stop pissing me off... If you want to fight, let’s go out back, and I’ll beat your ass.”
The two took their dispute into the hallway, and Weinstock later accused the judge of hitting him. Cont.
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