Politics | Onyango Obama Obama's Uncle Arrives at Court, Giggling Onyango Obama apparently tickled by media attention By Matt Cantor Posted Sep 29, 2011 2:10 PM CDT Copied Onyango Obama, right, waits with defense attorney Scott Bratton in Framingham, Mass., District Court Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, during a hearing on an August drunken driving charge. (AP Photo/MetroWest Daily News, Ken McGagh) President Obama’s half-uncle was in court today on drunk-driving charges—and he seemed to find the media's attention rather funny, notes the Boston Herald, which describes him as giggling and "stifling laughter" a number of times. Accompanied by attorneys and an unidentified man, Onyango Obama made a very brief appearance in the Massachusetts court, where the judge set a pre-trial conference for Nov. 17. The elder Obama, who is an illegal immigrant, has returned to his job at a liquor store and is “doing well,” his attorney said. Click to see a video of his appearance, which unfortunately doesn't capture his merriment. Read These Next Trump: I believe I'll have 'the honor of taking Cuba.' Americans are dropping booze, leaving restaurants hurting. The tiny bite tasted horrible—and gave her botulism. Israel claims it's taken out a big name in Iranian security. Report an error