All articles tagged with #courtroom decorum
Originally Published 13 days ago — by STLPR
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously removed Judge Michael Thornhill from the bench for making political statements in court, failing to maintain decorum, and dressing as Elvis Presley, which compromised the dignity of his judicial office.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Insider
Gwyneth Paltrow's lawyer complained to the Utah court about a camera pointed at her during a trial over a 2016 ski crash with Terry Sanderson, 76. The actress may have to pay $300,000 in damages to Sanderson, who claims the crash left him with broken ribs and permanent brain damage. Paltrow's lawyer said the camera's placement violated court decorum, and the actress shook her head while glaring at it. Paltrow countersued Sanderson for negligence, claiming $1 worth of damages.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Gwyneth Paltrow's lawyer complained about a camera being pointed directly at her during her ski crash trial in Utah, claiming reporters were repeatedly violating courtroom decorum. Paltrow is being sued for allegedly crashing into Terry Sanderson on a ski slope in 2016. Sanderson is seeking $300,000 in damages, while Paltrow filed a countersuit for him to pay her $1 in damages and for the optometrist to pay her legal fees. Dr. Wendell Gibby testified that Sanderson suffered a powerful blow in the collision and can no longer enjoy wine tasting and spending time with loved ones.