Court Cam: Guilty Defendant Casually Walks Out of Courtroom | A&E

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[@Carlos-t1t2c]

LMAO why did he did that

[@captspigner8193]

On the newspaper it said Sheridan, AK that would be Alaska. It should say Sheridan, AR for Arkansas. I'm from Sheridan I remember this whole incident.

[@vavamast-di8oj]

Neanderthal!

[@vavamast-di8oj]

You're not very bright, lol!

[@jodifoster9820]

Six years is a bit much for “aiding an escape” While the person literally just walks out

[@jqpublic3104]

Exactly!

[@rogersmith7808]

I suspect there was more to it than that, i.e. probably had the getaway vehicle waiting and drove him somewhere to hide.

[@gagemeaney8900]

6 years! And the defendant himself didn't get an extra charge or single extra day for running....🤦

[@frv6610]

Ye, i might go to canada but usa is crazy, jaywalking 8 years?

[@kristianvandehei8757]

He was gone for a full day, his bro probably tried to hide him or something

[@socialmediaego]

Got his Brother 6 years in the pen for an additional 24 hours of freedom 😂😂😂

[@atleastimtrying5391]

Right but those hostage takers yesterday got like two years each

[@goji508]

That shxt is crazy. 😂🤣😂

[@adammudd]

Also the guy got sentenced to 36 years yet he's out in 6???

[@i_shutter_to_think]

His brother got himself 6

[@michaelhawkins3256]

😂😅😂😂😁

[@gendoll5006]

Did they say the brother who “helped” (watched and maybe let him stay at his house or something) got SIX YEARS in prison for that?! Do y’all comprehend how long SIX YEARS is?!? Wow. Just wow.

[@APersonOnYouTubeX]

He walked out, they might not have even known lol

[@Smilephile]

I said that myself that's insane

[@EnforcerX71]

Meanwhile there's murderers and paedophiles who get out in 5.

[@guziman1963]

No I don't know how long six years is, gee, that must be what longer than six weeks?

[@adammiller9179]

That's crazy! I wonder if he went out and drove him away or something. But still, 6 years is crazy.

[@zachkeup9379]

Would of loved to see the jury come back when he was gone

[@moist5717]

Exactly. I would have loved to see it, too!

[@i_shutter_to_think]

Or anyone else for that matter. Would have loved to see the moment they learned he just bounced right in front of their eyes. 😂

[@drewconway7135]

How did his brother help him? He was sitting there in the courtroom.

[@looooooveeee]

it was probally a 1st degree escape with him and his brother planning it

[@markekar6021]

we technically dont know why he was arrested. he might have done something with him after the court. they suggest it was bc of him sitting their, but we dont know that.

[@thedbcooperforum]

He might of drove him to court or was calling someone to pick them up. he was on the phone in the video.

[@birdflipper]

It almost certainly stems from actions he took after the escape. I do not believe this was planned in any way, otherwise his "accomplices" would have been waiting outside with the car. He saw an opportunity and took it.

[@thedbcooperforum]

@@birdflipper Hard to say. he was talking to his brother while he was on the phone..

[@gagemeaney8900]

6 years! And the defendant himself didn't get an extra charge or single extra day for running....🤦

[@destroyanad8651]

technical, he walked

[@snewp_e2139]

He still got 36 years in prison, so it’s still a positive outlook

[@victorvillacis6764]

36 years, but he can parole in 4? How does that make any sense?

[@victorvillacis6764]

@Your Friend, Ponce dam crazy thanks for breaking it down

[@yaramyahyahyasharel5975]

That means he will do 32 years on parole and that’s the time he has over his head

[@dalejuliancelecia7110]

How on earth is that court house still be running without any bailiffs what kind of town is that.

[@scottylewis8124]

They just wanted to get high..

[@scottylewis8124]

@@sadasmith Florida: Finally! A worthy opponent!

[@armorykittington]

In Arkansas, everybody is miserable, living in tiny little trailers along the side of the winding sub-mountain highways doing meth. This courtroom is Arkansas in a bottle.

[@nonamegame9857]

That town is known as Monopoly and you get a free get out of jail free card every time you pass the stoplight 😂😂

[@markus7166]

A really small town, hence why the sentence was so tough

[@bobbyfischer6786]

Wow he could never have walked freely and unhindered out the courthouse without those two dudes sitting doing nothing inside the courthouse

[@John-Sheena]

Can't sentence me to prison if I'm not in the courtroom

[@jermainewashington7488]

But they can tho

[@John-Sheena]

@@jermainewashington7488 I know, it's a joke

[@alucardican9785]

@@jermainewashington7488 I believe that's an r/wooosh

[@sanchezmp88]

So they charged his brother who literally did nothing with the crime he did on camera??? WTF...

[@trawlins396]

They had it planned you dunce. He hid at his brothers House.

[@kohl403]

So his brother gets 6 years for “helping” him escape but he gets none for escaping 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@destroyanad8651]

Tbh whoever decided to not add an officer to that court needs 6 years

[@b2tall239]

Was the guy's attorney in on it too?? He just sat there while his client got up and left.

[@Wellch]

I noticed that.

[@adammudd]

Not in on it but why would you ruin an attorney relationship when he knows he's gonna need him later 😂😂😂

[@nonamegame9857]

Attorney client privilege

[@fernandaolivares7926]

Good thing his brother was there to facilitate his escape, it all would have been impossible without him....

[@bartonseagrave9605]

How did his brother assist, I never seen him do anything.

[@natashabegley1346]

@@chad_b 6 years is a joke tho lol

[@moist5717]

I never SAW him do anything either. I mean, he probably knew what was up. But he didn't assist in any way.

[@angelj923]

How can you charge the brother with a crime you didn't charge the escapee with. That's not fair smh

[@SwapPartLLC]

@@chad_b That wouldn't be assisting with the escape then, it would be harboring a fugitive. By legal standards, the escape was complete once he stepped out of the building. If he had been caught before he stepped outside, it would be attempted escape. But, if he was out on bail or bond, then technically it wouldn't be escape at all unless his bail or bond had been revoked already. You can't escape if you aren't already in custody because you have nothing to escape from. The reason I mention that is because he had just been convicted of the first charge and was waiting on the jury to return with the second charge. I feel like there's something more to this than what they told us.

[@alucardican9785]

@@chad_b but if that's the case why even mention it in the show when it looks so blatantly wrong. "by the way this baby across the street who was in a stroller got life for assault, but it has nothing to do with what we're showing, just thought I should throw it in there"

[@johhny6612]

He could have at least tried to run if I had 30 yrs on my head best believe I'm running hard

[@alucardican9785]

And it wasn't like they added anything to his sentence for running even

[@Codman333]

Man said "I'm getting me one last cheeseburger dang it!"

[@DARTHJARJAR]

WHAT THE F? 6 YEARS?

[@jspin1103]

Imagine if he’d had a plan and resources. He’d have been history.

[@robruss0222]

He must've been a career criminal cause 26years for a fire arm possession, insane.

[@MisterMooster]

You are correct for sure- insane. This is an extremely unfair sentence no matter if he is a career criminal or not. This is really a shame. I've seen a recent case of a person involved in human trafficking who committed a very high number of brutal assaults against women, keeping them in trafficking, and he in effect forced each of them to be raped thousands of times, and he got 11 years- even though it is clear that if he was sentenced for all the crimes he committed the sentence would be thousands of years. The sentencing in our criminal justice system is so inconsistent and is so often unjust. The six years for one day of freedom was also way too high- six months would be plenty enough in my opinion.

[@allisonjames2923]

@@MisterMooster I would say the 11 year sentence for human trafficking & brutal assaults is the unfair sentence! I’m guessing he must have flipped on others involved to get such a ridiculously light sentence!

[@chriskastner1938]

Yeah and the brother obviously. He got 6 years when, in the video at least, I didn’t see him do anything.

[@chriskastner1938]

@@MisterMooster He did get a lengthy sentence, but then again, his parole eligibility is in 2025.

[@stahl1624]

Judge: "Guilty" Convict: "Understandable, have a nice day, I'm going home" Judge: "Ta'ra"

[@lone_wolf106]

26 for a weapons charge seems obscene

[@JeSsLoVeZ1817]

he threatened a woman. so 26 years fits.

[@11Kslingshot]

@@JeSsLoVeZ1817 Because it was a woman?

[@f.5818]

@@JeSsLoVeZ1817 Woman logic.

[@chriskastner1938]

@@JeSsLoVeZ1817 He got 10 years for the assault on the woman. His penalty for possession of the firearm was 26 years, which is absurd.

[@captainobvious9233]

Would have been funnier if the Jury came back with a 'Not Guilty Verdict' he'd have screwed himself and others for nothing.

[@annamarielewis7078]

Yes, yes, yes.

[@kathyduby8150]

Will the defendant please rise for the verdict. Oh, wait, where'd he go?

[@phillylove7290]

Guy gets 32 years in prison yet is eligible for parole in less than 5?

[@AlexRocks24-7]

My thoughts exactly 🤦

[@brandikolasa6305]

Yup, and he will commit a more violent crime next time. This is our joke of a criminal justice system for you.

[@modest1989]

That's how they keep you wrapped up in the system

[@mishaa7263]

didn't Reagan era America purposefully introduce addictive narcotics in the 70's and 80's to imprison undesirables because slavery wasn't pc anymore? this guy didn't hurt anyone, 30+ years seems ridiculous and he was out on bail and showed up by himself

[@modest1989]

@@mishaa7263 well that's not entirely true his charge was aggravated assault so he did hurt someone but I still don't think the crime matches the punishment here... Especially for the brother

[@deeqa.a5026]

I guess they need more people in prison 🤷🏽‍♀️ you shortage of free human labor and six years of sitting there wtf ?? 😒😑

[@Kiama17]

Reminds not to visit America with their outrageous laws. The judge flips a coin before they sentence anyone.

[@ThatHungryAfricanChild]

If you're not a criminal why would you care about sentencing? How is aggravated assault an outrageous law? Oh you almost murdered a lady, understandable have a great day

[@trawlins396]

@@ThatHungryAfricanChild exactly. Those foreigners are such fools.

[@Wellch]

Everyone in the courtroom is in a haze.

[@PositiveZ7]

Okay, but seriously those people were not exactly paying attention lol lol lol. Glad they caught him though

[@DallasStarsFan420]

He's like "Ight Imma head out"

[@osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624]

The White Guy in white shirt think for himself: "Welp, I'm about to skedaddle now!" XD

[@georgeedward1691]

I gotta take my hat off to some of these guys for there attempted escapes. One question though..Why don't they lock the doors during deliberations? Or at least have a sheriff guarding the courtroom.

[@shploutz]

They usually do have bailiffs everywhere. Idk why this time they didnt, especially with a felony charge at hand.

[@chels1542]

6 YEARS? I can think of so many cases where they deserved serious time and got less than this and you give this guys brother 6 years lmao wow

[@trawlins396]

Guess what? Each state has different laws. Educate yourself.

[@DefinedSkunk]

Imagine helping someone escape from court and get sentenced to 6 years in prison. That’s too harsh.

[@gagemeaney8900]

6 years! And the defendant himself didn't get an extra charge or single extra day for running....🤦

[@kristianvandehei8757]

If the brother had a record too then that could have been a factor

[@lone_wolf106]

I think it’s the type of sentence meant to be a deterrent.

[@nonamegame9857]

You don't know what his brother has on his record. If he got 6 years then I suspect he's had a few run-ins with the law himself.

[@zkeepr]

@@lone_wolf106 Agree

[@nonamegame9857]

He gets sentenced to 36 years and he's eligible for parole in 4 years 🤯. What is going on with our justice system because that's outrageous 🙄🙄

[@haydnscales9883]

Hear in the uk you sarve half of your time

[@TeW33zy]

Your wrong. He gets 36. He's eligible in 15, already served 9 years and 2025 would be 15 years. Even 15 years of a man's life is a life sentence when there's no victim..

[@brianjacobsen5762]

Like a boss.!

[@nichv857]

He be like...Ight imma head out

[@SwapPartLLC]

The guy didn't escape. I did my own research and found he had been out on bond. He had just been convicted of one count on his indictment, but his bond had not yet been revoked. His bond was still valid, and he committed no crime by walking out. You can't escape if you aren't currently in custody. That's why they didn't charge him with anything. Because they couldn't. All they could legally do is revoke his bond, and send the police to pick him up. How his brother got 6 years for aiding an escape, when there was no escape is unclear. That shouldn't have happened. It's like how you can't be convicted of resisting arrest unless there's a valid underlying offense you were being arrested for when you resisted. My guess is he had a public pretender and they conned him into taking a pre-indictment plea.

[@SwapPartLLC]

@Brian H They basically just made a story out of nothing.

[@SwapPartLLC]

@Brian H It was definitely entertaining.

[@r.d.whitaker5787]

I think you are exactly right.

[@Michimixshow]

Lmaooo they really thought they were gonna get away

[@marleyboy7732]

Maybe he wanted the verdict mailed to his house. And he ran home to chill for awhile lol

[@jacobbogle2364]

That takes balls 🤣

[@lilsharkes7559]

Probably went to go smoke a cigarette I know he’s stressed

[@XxOmegaslayerxX]

No Bailiff? He was probably pooping

[@la-zh4231]

Those are some harsh sentences! They say don’t mess with Texas, I’m thinking it’s Arkansas.

[@tacticalministries3508]

My man just says "nah"

[@pacificrules]

WATTS wrong with you?!?!

[@teicheira3]

Arkansas is AR, not AK. That would be Alaska. 0:40 👀

[@mandymoore5774]

Lmaoooooo he’s like “hey there guy, got the time?” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 picked up by the cops the NEXT DAY?!? He managed that smooth walk out & gets away w it for WHOOOOOO a whole whopping 12 hours IF that?!

[@redhallow5201]

How get he get more years for possession of a firearm than assault? And how was his brother convicted when all he did was not rat his brother out?

[@williamrogers9004]

If u have a felony, you can't touch a gun nor should you

[@alucardican9785]

@@rottingravensblood9106 I get what you mean. But I disagree. I understand why you wouldn't want someone who's committed a violent crime to not have a weapon. Because they're obviously not trustworthy. Now I will say, prison isn't the right option regardless because prison factually doesn't rehabilitate people

[@annamarielewis7078]

This is just hysterical.

[@stevemeese7796]

America has the harshest punishment. 6 years for helping a brother? Ridiculous.

[@brandonaceituno1756]

36 years for that ? Wow and plus 6 years for someone who didn’t even do nothing ? I’m glad I don’t live in that state

[@ted3bare]

His lawyer should have been charged too, he just sat there and did nothing. No charge for the escape? That will encourage others to do the same! 🤬

[@chrismarie0818]

Is it just me or was that Watts’ attorney sitting at the table with him!? Lol

[@katherineknapp4370]

They need to tighten up the security at the courthouse.

[@alliemarie918]

36 years but eligible for parole in 2025?

[@angelaalmorefirst2432]

He has been free all his life!

[@waynegafford1010]

36 years and he is eligible for parole in 4 years wtf

[@TheBasedTyrant]

They should have charged the bailiff or the judge if they were gonna charge anyone with aiding and abetting, I mean they were right there.

[@thomasgallagher5178]

How does the jury find the defendant? Guilty. Defendant: Not today, you don't.

[@prettyperfectpagne6226]

Alright imma head out 😂😂😂

[@kinetsievarvenfloot1237]

Charming family.

[@dasmole4804]

Watts: Ight, Imma head out

[@jacobgraemoor5778]

What do they do to get caught? Because if I got out I'd just leave the state and just never stop.

[@JorgePerez-gj2iq]

He’s a smooth criminal. I know it was easy but I had to do it.

[@AlexRiversMusic]

Lmao

[@KingQwertzlbrmpf]

Fun Fact: In germany breaking out of prison is not against the law. It of course is against prison regulations so anybody breaking out of prison can get a disciplinary punishment (like for example revocation of certain priviliges) from the prison, but he will not get a criminal charge for that. Of cousre if he commits a crime in breaking out of prison or while outside the prison he can get charged for that, but the escape itself is not a crime.

[@YTWarrior100]

Does the brother have a history of aiding his brother? Is that why he was given such a lengthy sentence for aiding his brother's escape?

[@Timpon_Dorz]

I wonder if he whistled and had his hands in pockets.

[@cheech41]

Good sentence. He should have been remanded immediately upon the first guilty verdict.

[@cynthiatolman326]

I don't understand these sentences. Saw a guy found guilty for killing a woman getting 12 years, but this one threatening someone with a gun 36 years or so. Wth?

[@chuvaam]

The prison senteces in America are absurd. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@tundahking]

He forgot to turn off his stove.

[@AntiFakeJewsRev2-9-0Zach9-6]

Such Caucasity is to be expected 🥱

[@rayedrama]

36 years ? I see why he walked out

[@bluecheese5505]

I assumed this clip would be uploaded.

[@NicktheMedic]

No additional charges for the guy who escaped, but 6 years for the guy who probably just drove his brother home, I wonder if there's more to that.

[@MP-ef6mc]

Should get an additional 10 years for being stupid enough to walk out but then get caught the very next day.

[@alucardican9785]

I mean they gave the brother six for helping somehow

[@The_Oblivion_Light]

This deserve a WTF. Anyone agree?

[@isaiahwilson1380]

Actually we have the most laid back courtroom

[@DudeGamer8]

6 years? Isn't it the court's fault for not having guard to watch out the defendant? The brother does not work for the court, it doesn't make any sense.

[@freakyflow]

And the of the freeeee...Dude that's you're cue...

[@kevinmalcolm3358]

No additional charges? And you wonder why people are acting the way they do.

[@crackho]

Parole 2025? With a 36 year charge? Lol

[@rzxkp7none275]

I have never seen anything like that before.

[@hotsAUc33]

So what's the escape plan. We just walk out. NEVER SAID BY NOBODY

[@allisonjames2923]

How can someone with a 36 year sentence be eligible for parole after only 6 years??? That’s ridiculous! I can’t find any prior history on him so I’m wondering if his sentence would have been that long if he hadn’t tried to do a runner?

[@nodevoutt]

Lol the way he runs out. If itd been a poc hed been in leg irons

[@angelj923]

The injustice system is a mess! The brother got 6 years for aiding the escape (walk out)....... but the actual escapee did even get charged with escaping smh!

[@captspaulding8530]

So he is eligible for parole in 4 years. Should have been charged with felony fleeing also.

[@jeep19]

LoL 🤣 imagine you're his brother...

[@adrianeyre3630]

26 years for possession of a firearm?

[@badbadbeans6659]

Btw guys. A calm walk is also how you win in capture the flag . Attacking or escaping .

[@andrewbeaudoin7363]

Joey was released recently on Parole while appealing his case.

[@guziman1963]

If they wanted to keep him so badly then why was security so lax?

[@billionairebychoice8436]

The brother gets 6 years for helping an escape and the escapee gets nothing for escaping. How much faith do I have in the justice system? NONE.

[@Cbt69420]

but hes gonna be paroled in like 3 years

[@prokesuk]

What did the judge and bailiffs get for not having a secure courtroom?

[@fullofexcuses]

If "imma head out" was a person

[@rgrobinsonxoxo]

“Yeah I’m just gonna go”

[@TheTamitude]

"Yeah, I came, I saw, I left."

[@darkandlovely9752]

And his brother gets 6 years for not stopping him 😂