A former police officer screamed obscenities and lunged at prosecutors during a sentencing hearing Tuesday and the courtroom erupted into chaos.
Former District Heights officer Johnnie Riley, 44, exploded from his seat, dashed past his public defender Allen Wolf, and raced towards the prosecutor's table. Assistant State's Attorney Jason Knight had been addressing the court when Riley raced towards him. Fellow prosecutor Rene Joy, who is in the late stages of pregnancy, scrambled over a 3-foot barrier that separates the spectators from the prosecutor's table.
Several court officers were needed to take down Riley.
The outburst resulted in a court recess. When Prince George's County Circuit Court Judge Hassan El-Amin brought both sides back to court, he delayed Riley's sentencing until Oct. 15 and revoked Riley's $100,000 bond. On top of the 45 years behind bars Riley already faces, he could also be charged with contempt of court.
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Nice name on that judge. From that county he will probly fast track to the supreme court. Next Islamic rule.
ReplyDeleteAnd he should be charged with contempt of court.
ReplyDeleteand WTH is this? "Prince George's County Circuit Court Judge Hassan El-Amin"
Now are our court systems are infiltrated with illegal Muslims.
To serve and protect?
ReplyDeleteThe former officer obviously feared for his safety. I would rule as justified use of force.
ReplyDeleteHey, 2:53, how is it illegal to be a Muslim? You do realize that our Constitution mandates freedom of religion. You might want to read that document some time.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to sick him on Judge Judy.
ReplyDeleteIf he's willing to show his true colors in court can you imagine what he was like on the street.
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