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Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Toronto Sun
‘World's Best Farter' shirt stinks up Texas courtroom
Jefferson County Judge Raquel West looks at Sammy Morris, who appeared in courtroom wearing "Worlds Best Farter" shirt. Photo by 252nd District Court / YouTube A Texas judge blasted a man who wore a ridiculous graphic T-shirt in her courtroom. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Jefferson County Judge Raquel West was presiding last week when defendant Sammy Morris appeared, according to footage posted to 252nd District Court's YouTube page. The no-nonsense judge immediately caught wind of his attire and was not having it. 'What made you think that was a good shirt to wear to court this morning?,' West questioned. Morris appeared to mumble that it was all he could find, to which the judge asked, 'That was the only shirt you had to wear in your closet? 'World's Best Farter?' That's great.' He attempted to argue that the shirt — which has 'Farter' crossed out with 'I mean, Father' scrawled underneath — says 'Father' but the judge was not buying it. 'No, it says … I can read it. I see what it says at the bottom,' West said, before reprimanding the man for not dressing properly for his hearing. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'You're in felony court. You need to dress appropriately for felony court, and that's not appropriate,' she scolded him. West heaved a loud sigh and continued with the proceedings. Courtroom participants in Texas are expected to abide by a dress code, specifically 'appropriate business attire in the courtroom' and 'exercise common sense.' A business suit or sport coat with dress slacks, a collared dress shirt, and a tie are suggested, while those not dressed appropriately 'may be excluded from participating in courtroom proceedings.' While it is unclear what felony charge Morris was facing, the judge went on to reprimand him for not having hired an attorney to represent him. Morris told her that he had called three lawyers before appearing in court, but he hadn't heard back from any of them in time. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'You need to get someone hired, or you need to actually talk to three lawyers,' she said. 'You can't actually hire someone unless you really try.' West then reset his case for 30 days and told him to get a lawyer in the meantime. 'If you have to call 20 [lawyers] to get that done, then call 20,' she continued. Read More 'These are just normal, common sense things, right?' West then warned him that if he appeared in court again without a lawyer, his bond would be 'revoked' and he would be sent back to jail. She did not issue a second warning about his choice of attire. NHL Soccer Toronto & GTA Canada Toronto Maple Leafs
New York Post
4 days ago
- New York Post
No-nonsense Texas judge scolds man for wearing ‘World's Best Farter' shirt in courtroom: ‘I can see what it says'
A no-nonsense Texas judge scolded a man who brazenly wore a t-shirt that said 'World's Best Farter' to his felony court appearance. Jefferson County Judge Raquel West was less than pleased with defendant Sammy Morris' fashion choice when he appeared in front of her inside her courtroom last week, footage posted to the 252nd District Court's YouTube page shows. 'What made you think that was a good shirt to wear to court this morning?' West asked. 3 A Texas judge in Jefferson County called out a man for wearing a shirt that said 'World's Best Farter' for his felony court appearance. 252nd District Court / YouTube Morris mumbled that he picked the shirt — which said 'World's Best Farter,' then had 'I mean father' scribbled underneath — because it was the only shirt he could find to wear. 'That was the only shirt you had to wear in your closet?' she questioned. Morris tried arguing that the playful shirt said 'father,' but the Texas judge wasn't buying the excuse for his outfit choice. 'No, it says… I can read it. I see what it says at the bottom,' West said. West then reprimanded the man for not dressing appropriately under the circumstances as to why he was present in her courtroom. 3 Jefferson County Judge Raquel West was less than pleased with defendant Sammy Morris' fashion choice. 252nd District Court / YouTube 'You're in felony court. You need to dress appropriately for felony court, and that's not appropriate,' she said. West then let out a loud sigh and continued with the court proceedings. Courtroom participants — such as attorneys, parties and their representatives — are expected to wear 'appropriate business attire in the courtroom' and 'exercise common sense,' according to Texas courts. The courts list a business suit or a sports coat with dress slacks, a collared dress shirt, and a tie as 'appropriate business attire.' 3 Morris tried arguing that the playful shirt said 'father,' but the Texas judge wasn't buying the excuse for his outfit choice. 252nd District Court / YouTube The judge wasn't through with Morris as she continued to scold him for not having hired an attorney to represent him during his appearance. He claimed that he had called three lawyers before appearing in court, but he hadn't heard back from any of them in time. 'You need to get someone hired, or you need to actually talk to three lawyers,' she said. 'You can't actually hire someone unless you really try.' West then reset his case for 30 days and told him to get a lawyer. 'If you have to call 20 [lawyers] to get that done, then call 20,' the no-nonsense judge told him. She then told him that if he appeared in court again without a lawyer, his bond would be 'revoked,' and he would be sent back to jail. It's unclear what felony charge Morris is appearing in court for.
