At the hearing to dismiss the murder charges, Chapman asks to approach the bench and he does so alone. Opposing counsel approach the bench together, as a rule, and Chapman could not have been allowed to have a whispered conversation with the judge out of the hearing of Stevenson, let alone allowed to turn to the courtroom and start making a statement of refutation.
No judge would allow Chapman's behavior as it would open the judge to reversal and/or disciplinary charges.
No judge would allow Chapman's behavior as it would open the judge to reversal and/or disciplinary charges.
One cuff comes off when John McMillian is taken away in handcuffs by two policemen in court.