Accused Kidnapper Bradley Yohn Represents Himself, Pleads Innocence to Jury During Opening Statement

[@suzintex]

Narcissism without intelligence is always a losing match.

[@Vaseholly]

Most narcissism comes without intelligence I’ve found. Which is amazing to me because it makes it so much fun to watch

[@kristenjustkristen9462]

The ones WITH intellect and intelligence are the real scary ones, and sadly, they usually hold the utmost highest power.

[@suzintex]

@@kristenjustkristen9462 , agreed.

[@lythiascanlon2131]

Well said.

[@tomjohnson3010]

@@VasehollyI don’t believe narcissists necessarily lack intelligence as much as their intellect is halted by narcissism. Though I’ve never met an idiot that didn’t think they were a genius, an otherwise intelligent narcissist will appear less intelligent because his or her inflated ego is so irrational. I’m not talking about this particular case. This is simply a dumb narcissist. However, one can be intelligent enough to make millions while being narcissistic enough to lose every dime almost immediately. They make stupid decisions because they feel untouchable.

[@TruePsychWard]

Wow. This guy is a bad liar and even worse lawyer 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@geoffpoole483]

He failed to establish subject matter jurisdiction.

[@sarahgarwood2482]

LMFAO

[@augustheat]

He also doesnt underSTAND

[@rlms56]

Darryl is that you? 😂

[@EricK-tb2dn]

On what GROUNZ?!?!?!

[@rogcat7181]

🤣

[@claymac7895]

A man who represents himself has a fool for a client.

[@francinelarsen3303]

Man, this trial is going to be a train wreck! These idiot defendants who, because of their narcissism, think every word they utter is sheer wisdom, are painful to watch. The energy the jurors (and prosecutors) must expend just to keep their faces straight must be torturous. (Omg! Yep, 10 minutes in and the prosecutors are suffering!!!). Yes, Mr. Yohn, you are about to hear some big words....prepare to be schooled.

[@Vaseholly]

It’s completely narcissism, I agree. The only reason you could even possibly get up here on these type of charges and then bomb your opening statement this bad 😂😂 that’s a level of narcissism that is beyond cringe.

[@markwatson2006]

Francine, you nailed it with your comment. Spot on!

[@helenjubert4744]

"I apologize for my appearance, I usually have hair" 😅😮🤣😂 I have to admit, I've never heard that statement during opening. What an idiot.

[@goodcitizen3027]

It would be hilarious if he wasn’t such a POS. He is human trash. And while I don’t use the term evil lightly, I would call him evil.

[@80bbygrl]

Well at least it's entertainment for the most of us, sadly for the family, they have to tolerate this complete jackass.

[@gretchenzwicker338]

Oh God not another one representing himself😮Pretending he is educated😩😳

[@kellyalexander7347]

Train wreck 😂😂😂these fools

[@hollykane4000]

Anyone else think this jury already has their mind made up?

[@lettiegrant9447]

👍👍

[@giancarlocarattini4985]

Absolutely!

[@marydempsey6414]

I know I did as soon as I heard what he actually put that poor woman through !

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

🙋‍♀️

[@vickinoeske1154]

The poor family is all I can think having to listen to the accused's excuses for his actions. My thoughts are with them.❤

[@lenger1234]

"These claims are not quite true" - well, that's a novel defense.

[@babyofmyfamily]

Right lol.....😂 maybe there just THEATRICS lmao!!!

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

​@@babyofmyfamilyobjection😂

[@babyofmyfamily]

@@rosalynjeffery9510 lmao lmao 🤣!!!

[@StellaFl]

Dude, you make Darrell Brooks look intelligent and coherent. 😆😆

[@lettiegrant9447]

The two stooges. Who will be the third?

[@StellaFl]

@@lettiegrant9447 ​ I have two words for you: Ronnie O’Neal 😆🤢🤬. It doesn't get worse than him.

[@maryhensley2597]

How true, waiting for the sovereign citizen debaucle?

[@yodaddybrother3870]

I wouldn’t say all of that lol

[@WicksterJohnny-ws4iw]

Thats "faiir to say"

[@Cat_herders]

Wow. 5 seconds in and I’m disgusted.

[@robyn874]

This violent sick monster could of robbed the lady & left, but being a narcissistic psycho he had to humiliate her further by SA her. Now he gets off in his grandiose manner thinking he can sweet talk himself out of court. He’s a disputable character

[@robyn874]

Sorry spell check… he’s despicable

[@robinsmith3987]

@@robyn874 y knew what robynsmeath8057 meant. let it go. dont be a school teacher

[@m1ssjuju]

Some non English speaking ppl may not have understood. The person said it nicely too...

[@Kath-C]

His best decision he has ever made in his useless life is to represent himself. What could possibly go wrong. Im so looking forward to it!

[@kittencatlover156]

@@robinsmith3987 I think robynsmeath was correcting herself by the looks :)

[@MsPearly26]

Oh my, his opening statement was hard to watch. He should really hire a lawyer!!! He’s getting convicted, I feel bad for the victim’s family listening to him.

[@renecantu684]

This trial is gonna be extremely hard on all of us, especially me, you see I’m really the victim here, and once you convict me I’ll probably get a life sentence…. 🤦‍♂️

[@Vaseholly]

This opening statement was incredibly frustrating 😂😂😂😂

[@360entertainment2]

I have no idea how the male prosecutor could keep a straight face!

[@theseagulls7035]

Why couldn’t he just have pleaded guilty and saved further desecration of that poor woman?

[@freddiem8801]

I wouldn't even give him a platform to humiliate this poor woman's memory . Lock him up and throw away the key.

[@debereisinger3057]

He's throwing out words, but the only word he needs to understand is GUILTY!

[@Hereforthisfoolery]

Give him the DP… I can’t even imagine how the victim’s family is taking this.. beyond horrific and sick.

[@inquiringmind2852]

It's the way the perpetrator continues to victimize the family. He's a sadist.

[@luckybunny703]

The dp is not a deterrent put him in a dark hole for the rest of his sad little existence

[@JohnDoe-vy5hh]

Yeah. Whack him if DNA matches.

[@IncorrigibleBigotry]

Why do people seem to think the death penalty is a greater horror for the defendant than life without parole? I'm not gonna get into the sociatal ethics of the death penalty, but to me, I have always perceived life in prison as a greater punishment than a (fairly) quick death. Granted, death row inmates often sit years and years before being executed, so maybe the thought of waking up each day knowing the end is drawing closer is the greater punishment, idk.

[@Hereforthisfoolery]

@@IncorrigibleBigotry so I believe tax payers shouldn’t have to house these monsters for the rest of their lives. Humans can adapt, there are many inmates living better in prison than they did out on the streets. Living better than hundreds of innocent homeless people. When there’s solid evidence against a person like in this case, DP should be accelerated.. they don’t deserve to be here.

[@msaerfen]

The composure of the husband while this nasty pos tries to goad him with his questions about whether his wife had any clothes on was so impressive. In fact he’s been remarkable all through this cross examination. I can’t imagine how he must be feeling. Sometimes it seems that victims take second place to the accused in certain situations. It’s horrible to watch but he did his wife proud.

[@loopy1159]

Absolutely 💯

[@blackgarmentbag7482]

I enjoy these trials where the defense attorney and his client go to prison….

[@RoseNZieg]

the company is good!!

[@abebuckingham8198]

Watching this guy try to explain logic is incredibly ironic. Logic would have been using your right to counsel. He's in a for a rough time.

[@loopy1159]

Good he deserves more than a rough time

[@Phoenix_blue]

Feher Law says: “A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.” But when someone like this guy does it, they become a clown 🤡

[@giancarlocarattini4985]

Feher Law is quoting Abraham Lincoln in this instance.

[@cl4998]

This is mind boggling.

[@emilyhampton1432]

😂

[@Vaseholly]

I hope this goes as well as DB 😂😂😂❤

[@SouthernNurseAndTheLaw]

I’m sure the jury will feel sorry for him and his “loss of hair in that he** hole” 😂

[@Ilene.s]

Yay, he's representing himself. That's a guaranteed conviction. Ask ted Bundy. Oh yeah, you can't.

[@mcajack]

I still remember the day Ted was executed. A guy on the radio told his listeners to turn their radios off so that all of the electricity could be used for the electric chair! Savage!

[@kiryuchan860]

Bundy probably did better for himself as his own lawyer than any PD could of done. The evidence however was overwhelming, there was no way out of that jam for poor old Ted.

[@evanjames8075]

Ted Bundy actually went to law school though at least. These fools I would assume didn’t achieve grade 12 .

[@teewarrior4921]

He makes Darrell Brooks look like a scholar. And we know he a dummy. This man takes the cake.

[@catherineturley]

man. that's painful. and don't forget, kids.... impossible means not possible.

[@kittencatlover156]

lol

[@Mop222]

That was deep 😂😂😂.

[@luckewoman0348]

I searched for this comment lol...nothing like giving a definition that includes the word you're defining😆

[@TonyDanza4Lyfe]

And incredible means it’s not credible

[@tn2717]

Sensational lawyering. The best outcome is assured (longest sentence possible). You got to admire idiots like this. Dig their own grave.

[@Dissident82]

This guy should have represented Brooks.

[@robinsmith3987]

put them in a cell block together

[@blackgarmentbag7482]

Can you imagine that brain trust? One mispronouncing words the other attempting to define those words…yikes🥴

[@lettiegrant9447]

😄😄😄👍

[@annied9864]

An innocent person wouldn’t do this they would rely on the professionals

[@DocProcRealm]

The loss of braincells I suffered in under 15 minutes is the only thing logically correct here¡🤯🧠💀🤡

[@RoseNZieg]

bravo!! I lasted only five minutes before I stopped it. if I was a jury member, I would have convicted him just for killing my braincells.

[@Christy1126]

Blah, blah, blah! GUILTY!!!

[@80bbygrl]

Haven't these people figured out yet that trying to represent yourself is just the absolute worst thing you can do? Lol

[@christina5kids16grands]

Nope. They can’t possibly pass up an opportunity to showcase their brilliance and wisdom in front of an audience. They are the most persuasive defendants…they persuade the jury and judge to believe without a shadow of a doubt that they are indeed guilty!

[@WicksterJohnny-ws4iw]

Absolute worst thing, i have to disagree, this is gold, comedy relief, i enjoyed myself, this is hilarious that scobby doo story was legend😂

[@ivannio8519]

Sick to hear his self pity over and over. He is a crybaby and in court by his own actions. He is our garanti for show like no other. Wow!

[@FrancescaLD]

This opening statement is generated by the word salad machine.

[@chumchum4393]

The facts will speak for themselves.

[@rasplate]

The eyebrows of the male prosecutor say a lot here what he thinks

[@nikkikidd8428]

What is not logical is that a 77 year old woman would lie about being the victim of such a heinous crime. Oh and btw just because theres no obvious marks does not mean your didn't actually hit your brother and I feel horrible for the little boy that went to his mother claiming to be hit and have his mother instantly doubt him. Yup this is going to be a doozy, we best hold on, strap in because it's going to be one heck of a ride

[@TonyDanza4Lyfe]

Yep.

[@macurry81]

“Logical is how I’d rather people be.” What a clown.

[@lovepet4565]

That made zero sense to me

[@Tarnia11]

I can think of a few others that represented themselves, it never goes well. 🤦‍♀️

[@JohnDoe-vy5hh]

Never. JFC even attorneys don't represent themselves when they get in trouble.

[@Tarnia11]

@@JohnDoe-vy5hh his opening was different 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jeanniefox3350]

The deputy looks like he is just waiting to pounce on the defendant, I hope he gets the chance!😳

[@lettiegrant9447]

👍👍😄

[@babyofmyfamily]

For sure and the male Prosecutor definitely wants his turn to get his licks in 👊🏿!!!

[@SamanthaJoYo]

He is literally a perfect example of when ignorance meets arrogance.

[@360entertainment2]

Something tells me when he first talked to a lawyer they all told him to plead guilty but he told them to hold his beer!

[@sherireedy329]

Told the jury it would be hard to sit through intermissions as if they’re at a recital!!!! I like most of us watch these trials for a living basically but this one has seriously made me sick!!! I just finally finished the last day of testimony for the week, the sick perverted torture this sick creep has put this entire courtroom and poor Tina’s family through as been excruciating to listen to!!! I had to come back to his opening statement!! Can’t wait until Monday, closing arguments, instructions, deliberations, verdict and a hopeful sentence to life in prison!!! My condolences to C.L,’s family and friends and all who loved her ❤️ Justice is coming!!!

[@MichelleKavarnos]

Impossible means not possible. Genius!

[@kiryuchan860]

Incredible means not credible.

[@AustinThinker79]

Sweet jebus… Can he just be found guilty now to end this cringey mess?

[@amishupe7302]

Just a bunch of word salad...typical for a narcissist

[@brentfarvors192]

Statement to NEVER say to a jury: "Not quite true"..."So, some of the allegations are true...?" Which ones? Sounds like: "I did it, bit not exactly the way they described..."

[@yvettedurbangirlsa]

OMG is this the MONSTER representing himself like WTF 😱😱😱

[@SouthernNurseAndTheLaw]

Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury….we have before us a Master “ Word salad shooter “……trust not ONE word he uttereth !

[@mikefromwa]

All I heard was a lot of blather from someone who has no defense for what he did. It's my hope that he gets a life sentence with no parole.

[@wallymann]

Narcissistic, delusional, with little or no understanding of the law. Why is he allowed to represent himself? This dude doesn't have a clue.

[@CoopyKat]

I've never heard anyone making an opening statement mention Scooby Doo.

[@Anita1984isuponus]

Are any of you persuadees persuaded by his persuasion?

[@happyhenryxii1956]

[@CrazyTee33]

Videos like this can make your IQ drop. Be careful about how much of it you watch.

[@scorpichella]

One look at his mugshot tells you he’s arrogant and cruel.

[@MichaelMartin-x3m]

If you hired Bradley for a jaywalking ticket you'd probably end up getting the chair.

[@TrippinOnaHoleInaP8perHeart]

Jury isn't hired. They're selected and then vetted at pretrial to ensure they're not partial to one side or biased. I think what you were trying to say or what you meant was that if he was selected for jury duty on a jaywalking case, that he'd not only vote guilty but would recommend the death penalty if such a miniscule offense was a capital offense lol. You're not wrong. I bet he would too. I think you nailed it right on the head lol.

[@uniqueoutcome6589]

The classic 'poor me' defense. No empathy, no accountability, not an ounce of authenticity, only an attempt at self-preservation now that he's been caught. His 'victimhood' makes me physically ill to listen to, in light of the tremendously coldhearted selfishness and violence he made the victim suffer through. She died 33 days after his and his female accomplice's brutal sexual assault, violence, and dehumanization of an innocent elderly woman. What a disgusting monster. May he find his just reward on earth and in the hereafter.

[@popcorn5130]

LMAO. The story about his brother (11:55) likely involved him, himself - either as the one who hit his brother and him ending up being a violent person, or him in the role of his brother whining to his mom and ending up not being believed and him becoming resentful. And that story indicates that at least one sibling was accused of lying, which could've been pervasive throughout the family and resulted in him being a frequent liar (like he just may be here). Plus, his analogy implies that, for a battery to occur, marks need to be present - sometimes batteries don't leave marks... or marks don't show up for hours or days, so his argument is flawed. ijs

[@justmeinhere5905]

I've not anyone addressing a jury "ladies and gents".

[@MORiverFishing]

Not in this century 😂

[@tanya3569]

I think if I was a juror at this time of his opening statement, I would be making out my grocery list..js😂

[@lettiegrant9447]

😄😄😄

[@livelytreasures]

Why do these videos SKIP a lot?

[@Vaseholly]

Helps relieve the second hand cringe and embarrassment for just a second so we can continue watching the whole thing.

[@MUGSYBROWN]

Personally, I’m ELATED that he’s representing himself !! He OBVIOUSLY wants to Live his life out in the American Prison System.

[@falseking989]

The defendant & his family are in the middle of a custody battle for their remaining 2 brain cells.

[@julianyc422]

He needed a thesaurus and an 8th grader to write his opening statement.

[@mcajack]

Darrell Brooks was the worst lawyer ever. This guy, “Hold my beer!”

[@chasitydepew]

This reminded me of speech from friends that Joey wrote for chandler and Monica's wedding...

[@robinsmith3987]

true...word salad

[@gretchenzwicker338]

HAHA😂

[@TonyDanza4Lyfe]

Nothing says great speech like quoting the dictionary. All the best orators do it

[@HoneyWindbutton]

The way he talks reminds me of if Will Ferrell was playing a pro se defendant

[@UFO-047]

Only difference is he quieter, otherwise the gibberish makes about the same amount of sense.

[@angelpinela2133]

Unbelievable evil

[@BeastReview]

He said, during this trial you’ll see some of the most amazing coincidences you’ve ever seen in your life.

[@zejaguar]

Good thing this creep represented himself in court. Saved the state some money.

[@Mytube777]

This guy makes Darell Brooks look like Alan Dershowitz. His attempt at word mish-moshing is just pathetic. Does he think be being polite he will sway a jury? Really? Because it seems as if that’s all he’s got, that and repeating himself.The only credit I’d give this guy is if he quit wasting time and admitted guilt, but that isn’t going to happen so…..

[@matthewhaywood7815]

GROUNDS

[@Mytube777]

@@matthewhaywood7815 😂😂😂😂😂

[@louisefleming3117]

I was thinking the same

[@TruePsychWard]

They didn’t establish subject matter jurisdiction 🫣🤭

[@sm0ki]

I've seen worse from pro se defendants. Nonetheless, this was still pretty bad. Started really bad, ended ok. The faces the prosecutor makes are priceless! The remote/lack of marks story 😂

[@angelajetstreamstover4306]

There is no light in his soul

[@erinhammel8177]

This defendant is a trip, nothing but word vomit 🤮

[@wannabetrucker7475]

I don't believe in people representing themselves, if you want to jibber jabber then take the stand to testify.

[@lerobshow6300]

The 2nd hand embarassement is strong on this one lol. I can't watch it without having to pause it every 5 seconds.

[@hensonlaura]

The SCOOBY DOO DEFENSE! 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🫠

[@SkyLab2023]

Word of advice, stay in school, kids….

[@hankbrowne9540]

It’s the lack of basic communication skills for me

[@MikeDrop136]

The firm of Yohn, Brooks and Telles for the defense, your Honor. 😂😂😂

[@itsmeagain7825]

That's...That's not going to be my one phone call.

[@tonylatham5915]

"Impossible means it's not possible." Well, that's good to know.

[@bdoginit]

“Incredible means…not credible”

[@gabboagonistes]

What in the mother loving f was this man thinking when he decided to represent himself?

[@inawright1024]

Prison will be his best education

[@TheBuddhaVlogs30508]

A Man Who Is His Own Lawyer Has a Fool for a Client. ~ Wise Man

[@Bunnybella765]

I normally have HAIR. Don’t feel sorry for me. Lmao

[@shafur3]

His whole family sounds nuts

[@yvettedurbangirlsa]

Is the word "logical" the only that thinks will get him

[@garyking6365]

No one should be able to represent themselves.

[@Xenapage]

WTF? Why drag Scooby-Doo Doo into this mess.

[@tkaychandler1964]

The prosecutors face when he was talking about Scooby-Doo.

[@NorrwichGreen]

This guy puts the 'J' in 'Jenius'.

[@robertphillips6296]

Stupid is as Stupid Does!

[@DarkFaze6477]

He looks like the half-breed kid from Deliverance.

[@rlms56]

This guy has some nerve.

[@karenb2382]

Devil himself.

[@Tassie85]

Soooo, after he is convicted and appeals, will he cite ineffectual representation?

[@happyhenryxii1956]

[@SkyLab2023]

Oh man i hope the prosecutor really is giving him the finger, wow!! Yessss!

[@michellejarrett1826]

Ha he sounds about as clever as darrell brooks