June 10, 201313 yr Stephen A Smith @stephenasmith 1h I simply cannot believe Chad's silliness. You don't play around in court. Especially with a FEMALE judge presiding over DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Pretty much said the same on air.
June 10, 201313 yr I disagree, I think it is well deserved, the Judge just finished telling Chad he barely escaped Jail Time on this and then Chad... I still don't see how Chad, or any defendant for that matter, interacts with their attorney should factor into the judges decisions.
June 10, 201313 yr Didn't seem that bad of a thing to me. The judge didn't react until the entire courtroom started laughing. http://www.tmz.com/videos/0_uxpf4gr2
June 10, 201313 yr Didn't seem that bad of a thing to me. The judge didn't react until the entire courtroom started laughing. Chad Johnson -- Ripped By Judge for Slapping Lawyer's Ass | Celebrity Videos | TMZ.com Thanks for posting the video. Given that she is a Judge, I think it makes sense to take some time (maybe ten or twenty seconds in this case, I am not sure from the video edits) to collect her thoughts before changing course. In other words, I thought the time used to change her decision was totally appropriate.
June 10, 201313 yr I certainly don't feel sorry for Chad as he made the bed he now has to lie in. I think it's sad that his life has come crumbling down around him though.
June 10, 201313 yr I certainly don't feel sorry for Chad as he made the bed he now has to lie in. I think it's sad that his life has come crumbling down around him though. No on to blame but himself. Check out what Stephen A. Smith had to say today on First Take, he nailed it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9MBhDHqVVU
June 10, 201313 yr There's a GIF of the butt tap on TmZ, FYI. I'm on my phone, so I can't get it on here.
June 10, 201313 yr The thing that jumped out to me was his lawyer apologizing and making excuses for him immmediately after she began questioning what happened. I am sure this is a tough judge and based on his lawyer's reaction when it happened, I am sure he probably talked to Chad before hand telling him to be on his best bahavior, you can't mess around with this judge, etc., etc.. The lawyer, in my opinion, knew it was going to hit the fan once he did it because he immediately tried to brush it off, etc.. It's her courtroom and I think she felt he was being disrespectful to her and her courtroom. I think she did the right thing. I bet he'll behave better the next time he's in her courtroom or someone elses the next time he messes up. Edited June 10, 201313 yr by Randy Parker Rule 8
June 10, 201313 yr Here's my take on the incident after watching the video. The judge said something along the lines of "you should be thanking your attorney, he did a terrific job." So Chad did what every athlete does when someone on their "team" does a good job, he slapped their butt. He even muttered the words "good job" as doing it. I don't believe it was to make light of the situation, just thanking his attorney. Maybe it wasn't the best time to do so though.
June 10, 201313 yr Here's my take on the incident after watching the video. The judge said something along the lines of "you should be thanking your attorney, he did a terrific job." So Chad did what every athlete does when someone on their "team" does a good job, he slapped their butt. He even muttered the words "good job" as doing it. I don't believe it was to make light of the situation, just thanking his attorney. Maybe it wasn't the best time to do so though. I agree with you only Chad still doesn't get this is real life, not an NFL game.
June 10, 201313 yr I wonder if the judge reprimanded the court officer for his reaction as well. Chad is too arrogant for his own good. Always has been. I agree with Stephen A on this one. Not taking the proceedings seriously in the courtroom is never a good idea.
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