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It's Never Wise to Flip Off the Judge in Court

Florida's Penelope Soto learns the hard way

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 5, 2013 5:15 PM CST

(Newser) – It should have been a routine bond hearing on a minor drug charge, but Florida's Penelope Soto has instead become a viral video star for all the wrong reasons, reports the Miami Herald. The 18-year-old wasn't taking the proceeding too seriously, smiling and... More »

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Kookey90
Feb 7, 2013 5:31 PM CST
The last laugh is on the judge since thirty days in the slammer will wipe that smirk off the girls face.
submarinesoup
Feb 7, 2013 3:04 PM CST
To those of you who are crying "free speech": Ms. Soto exercised her right to free speech admirably, and paid a dear price for it. Freedom of speech does not equal freedom from the consequences of how one chooses to exercise that freedom. This judge asked questions typical of an arraignment hearing--questions directed at setting an appropriate bond amount and whether the accused qualifies to be represented by the public defender. Both of these hinge on net worth. If you want a fair bond, don't disrespect the person responsible for setting it. It's common sense.
ppacimr9ball
Feb 7, 2013 9:45 AM CST
Well obviously shes on acid, theres only one drug that makes you like that, and second - every judge i've ever met needed a good finger thrown at them, hats off to this girl

 
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