[garylmoore]

The judge gave an order, the defendant did not comply, the judge decided the order had not been relayed properly and dropped the matter.

Simple, isn't it?

Sorry, but the defendant was not briefed by his lawyer as to the Judge's order, hence how could he comply?

[tdscpa]

Are you sure the defendant was not in the courtroom when the judge issued his order that there should be no celebrations, demonstrations, or outbreaks when the verdict was read? I saw nothing in the article that indicates the defendant was not in the courtroom when the judge's instructions were issued. If you all know more about that than I do, never-mind.

Have you never attended a trial, especially one with highly charged emotional publicity, testimony, etc.?

Have you never watched on TV a trial where a judge cautioned against outbursts of emotion when a verdict was read?

If not, I can see why you would think this is strange. In my experience, it is not uncommon for a judge to order that no demonstrations occur. If you have ever been there, you should know that it is not unusual.

Sorry, but I thought this audience would more fully support the power of our courts.

[Izzy Dunne]

What is so complicated about that?

Everybody says he didn't comply because he didn't get the order (for whatever reason).

The judge finally figured that out, or was told.