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Michigan Judge Sentences Defendant to 558 Days for Contemptuous Outburst

Darrell Jarrell's repeated profanities in court lead to extended jail time under Judge Cedric Simpson's rulings.

  • Darrell Jarrell was originally in court for a misdemeanor trespassing charge.
  • Jarrell's outburst included multiple profanities directed at Judge Cedric Simpson.
  • Simpson issued six consecutive contempt charges, totaling 558 days in jail.
  • The incident follows a previous viral case involving Judge Simpson and a defendant driving during a virtual hearing.
  • Simpson's handling of unruly defendants continues to attract national attention.
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