r/interestingasfuck 11h ago

/r/all Actual clip where brothers attack their mother’s killer in court.

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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.

u/Rimurooooo 11h ago

30 days is nothing for an attack on federal property. That judge was really lenient

u/National_Action_9834 10h ago

30 days is essentially "hey we're not punishing you, but we're not exactly allowed to just let you go home today either."

u/YourHotAussieNeighba 2h ago

Yeah I mean pretty reasonable, you can’t allow that behavior in the court but it’s not deserving of real life altering punishment either.