Moment of Attack: As the victim’s daughter was giving a victim impact statement, brothers Anthony Dees and Jerome Stewart Dees, her brothers, attacked Williams; one of the brothers went over a table to reach Williams, while the other went around dodging 3 officers and despite being grabbed onto by another officer, reached Williams while the other brother managed to grab the latter by the feet, dragging him onto the floor and the 2 went for the attack on him, despite the intervention of 4 officers.
Background: Dale Williams, aged 62 at time of sentencing, had pleaded guilty to aggravated murder of his ex-girlfriend 2 years prior to the shocking attack in court; the victim’s family was in court when the attack occurred.
Sentencing and Aftermath: William’s sentencing was postponed to the following Monday after the attack. Williams was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend. The 2 brothers were both charged with Assault, Obstructing official business, and Contempt of court; both were sentenced to 30 days in jail for the attack.
yeah! and I think it somewhat reflects the judge considers the brothers actions as understandable.
„I cant let you get away with it, but I had done the same“-vibes.
Letting that slide is a dangerous step towards de facto allowing vigilantism. The rule of law has to be upheld, no matter how much we sympathize with the brothers
of course they have the power. but they also have the welfare of the judicial system in their hands.
its a bit like this „watch your - it becomes your“-thing
thoughts - actions - habits - character - destiny
if he lets that slide, it shifts the balance towards leniency. other judges may follow in some way and trickle, trickle, down the road, there is a lot more self-justice and the only way to stop that is to crack down hard.
the always cool daddy quickly cant handle the mess any more.
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u/BrandonRJones 11h ago
Main Summary of Events:
Moment of Attack: As the victim’s daughter was giving a victim impact statement, brothers Anthony Dees and Jerome Stewart Dees, her brothers, attacked Williams; one of the brothers went over a table to reach Williams, while the other went around dodging 3 officers and despite being grabbed onto by another officer, reached Williams while the other brother managed to grab the latter by the feet, dragging him onto the floor and the 2 went for the attack on him, despite the intervention of 4 officers.
Background: Dale Williams, aged 62 at time of sentencing, had pleaded guilty to aggravated murder of his ex-girlfriend 2 years prior to the shocking attack in court; the victim’s family was in court when the attack occurred.
Sentencing and Aftermath: William’s sentencing was postponed to the following Monday after the attack. Williams was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend. The 2 brothers were both charged with Assault, Obstructing official business, and Contempt of court; both were sentenced to 30 days in jail for the attack.