Judge’s Law Clerk Recalls Terrifying Attack, Thought She Was Going to Die

[@genkestrel7254]

Such vivid recall. Michael Lasso is highly emotionally intelligent. You will remember he's a clerk, not a bodyguard. Thank you for all your efforts protecting judge Mary Kay Holthus. I hope you're feeling okay after reliving such a traumatic event in your life also

[@Cmunic8]

He sounds like he’s telling his buddies the story over a beer

[@educationiskey3331]

For real>_>

[@Shelsight]

That's how you know he's telling the absolute truth. He's talking like a human, a guy, not a professional lawyer.

[@chowfun1976]

I’m thinking he’s about to tell a tall tale about nailing some hot chick he picked up at a bar to his buddies

[@InjuriousPersonalities]

@@Shelsightlaw clerks are lawyers. They have the JD and have gone to law school….

[@jessicascott6413]

He's told the story a million times probably to his family & friends & co workers he was famous for his reaction time .

[@corey5860]

This defendant should never get out of prison.

[@marksprinkle]

He attacked a judge; he never will.

[@rainingopals1439]

​@@marksprinkle people are saying he got 4 years

[@sissy4506]

I bet he has on one of those Stun Belts on from now on in the courtroom

[@jessicawoodall808]

EVER AGAIN IN LIFE!! He’s a complete danger to society

[@CS-bu9kd]

That's right .

[@jennifera5205]

"He's unbelievably strong". He shook his head at that? WTF, dude is a beast!

[@jeremyexalted8572]

If you are to put it mildly.

[@annabanna123]

The defendant nodding like he was a witness 😂

[@rosieg6951]

😂😂😂

[@rosbel4119]

You’re right! He’s sitting there listening intently like it’s one of his buddies telling him what happened at work that day. 😂

[@yenh1144]

Well he technically was 😅

[@reneejones2463]

I noticed that 😂😂😂😂😂

[@luminousmoon86]

He was like, "Yes, I agree sir, you tried to protect the judge. From me."

[@joyslove3858]

Everything this clerk testified was recorded and viewed by thousands. He's the perfect witness. That youthful adrenaline kicked in and he has perfect recall. Very traumatic event

[@Shelsight]

This guy, he's telling the absolute truth. He might be animated but it's because he's talking about the incident naturally, as it happened, like a human, a guy, not a professional lawyer.

[@shagisabadword]

There is video of the incident… the fact there are people in the comments calling him a liar is WILDDDDD

[@susanengel-ix8bl]

I saw it, its not a lie.

[@teresa1992-t5o]

He needs to be locked up forever regardless if he's pleading insanity... that's what they all plead knowing they'll never get out of custody... he's not safe in society!

[@Anonymousones1]

Relax forever will not help,him

[@ThindiGee]

With medication he perhaps might be but taking them consistently is often an issue.

[@RobertoTheGuy]

He just got sentenced to 26-65 years 😂

[@daniellej7914]

@@Anonymousones1people on the outside world ain’t gotta worry bout him no more

[@InvictumLupus]

😂 this guy’s narration skills

[@awaitingaugust1681]

Right?!😂

[@Asidebar]

He will be a greta attorney hopefully for the state and not defense.

[@OpalLeigh-il8yj]

In seriousness- this man probably saved the judges life. Defendant was smashing her head into things, there were clumps of hair and blood everywhere.

[@emmagatewood3898]

He absolutely saved her from death or a life-changing serious injury. He was on that guy in an instant, before the court security. Zero hesitation. What an amazing young man!!

[@Justintime619]

HOW is this man sitting there not in cuffs and shackles after he already attacked a judge????

[@strover76]

How do you know he's not in shackles? He will obviously be shackled to the table. More than likely have a stun cuff on. Just because they don't zoom in on his legs, use your brain. Seriously.

[@OpalLeigh-il8yj]

Probably leg cuffs:) it’s harder to attack judges when your legs are chained together.

[@Kimi1968ful]

He's absolutely in leg shackles.

[@Justintime619]

@@strover76 I’m not a criminal I would think his hands would be handcuffed as well…

[@strover76]

@Justintime619 neither am I. Is this the first court vid you've watched?

[@darritchie5632]

All of this for simply doing her job. Judge my thoughts are with you.❤🙏🏼

[@amybyrd419]

I love this witness!

[@Jeffrey-c2z]

THis was attempted murder, nothing less.

[@betsykendrick8179]

Absolutely 💯

[@jcsjcs9777]

If he had a deadly weapon in his hand. Don’t you know that by now

[@PH_1964]

This chap has ptsd in my opinion. He has total recall 😢

[@CrazyMaryJo]

Bless his heart. His agitation increased with length of his testimony 😮

[@PH_1964]

Probably anxiety 😢

[@cail171]

Don't think that's "excitement", think it's anxiety, fear of remembering that day. Pretty sure it's caused some PTSD. He's a law clerk not security

[@CrazyMaryJo]

@@cail171 I edited out the word “excitement”. Replaced with “agitation”.

[@theresarasche3173]

@@cail171. She said agitation.

[@TinyRanter]

“A piece of petrified wood”

[@ThePetra88888]

Ya..petrified Judge!

[@Inlegzwords]

😂😂😂

[@someonesomewhere1500]

He was trying to give her a hug is what his defense will say. Dude is crazy

[@ellafacebooktruecrimecases3644]

He was throwing punches ! 🥊

[@jenniferstulz4997]

I absolutely love this guy!! LMAO!! Petrified wood. He's awesome, truly selfless

[@somebody701]

Did he compare the judge to petrified wood

[@awaitingaugust1681]

He sure did😂

[@somebody701]

@@awaitingaugust1681 I tried not to laugh throughout his testimony but that one took me out 😂

[@ellafacebooktruecrimecases3644]

😂😂😂

[@denzelnalenz6252]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@denzelnalenz6252]

I came to find this comment 😂😂😂

[@williamloree905]

Where was police officers in the court room that you have to have a law clerk protect the judge. But I don’t see any police officers in the court room now - Ridiculous

[@ThindiGee]

I heard they were busy taking defendants from other court rooms back into custody. A bit understaffed, in my opinion.

[@sissy4506]

They have Shock Belts that are like tasers and I bet he's wearing one now POS

[@ravenzyblack]

The man literally jumped over the defense table across the well, and literally flew over the judges bench there and tackled her. It was a matter of seconds. He looked like he was a pro football player. There was one bailiff and he ran right past him, like he was standing still. The video is insane. I’ve never seen anything like it in my life.

[@GeraldDrake-p4r]

Thank you for your service

[@yessa1132]

He looks like his ready to jump over the counter again, but on this guy. That man doesn’t need to get out of jail.

[@Allergictocatstoo]

This is who life in prison is for.

[@Carrjacked]

I love hearing this guy talk ❤

[@rosbel4119]

His lawyer told him to throw himself at the mercy of the court but he got a little carried away.

[@ademarbenitezaranjo8299]

lol

[@zamakhosimpanza3902]

😂😂I

[@Roseeeee11]

😂😂😂

[@kaleyajacobs-e9e]

No him giving the criminal props on his leaping skills 😂😂😂

[@chowfun1976]

The clerk is full of metaphors

[@emm8357]

He’s so right about the adrenaline silence. I was a kid the first time my mother had a fit and all I could hear was silence. Then after a while I could hear a scream, then I realized it was me screaming. I couldn’t hear it for the longest time.

[@aaronjameshorne]

Respect the court or be held accountable! Tough guy.

[@therealsemites]

"...and then I got home and just kept watching the highlight reel. I mean why hasn't this guy been picked up by my Giants yet?"

[@matthewholter3537]

He will definitely get drafted up to the NFL, National Felons League! Now that he's a convicted felon!!!

[@wadestevens5659]

Is it my imagination or does the defendant seem totally out of it? He seems unfocused and floating. He seems numb to what’s going on? Is he on meds?

[@rebelroar78]

100% on meds. Darrell Brooks was on meds during his 2nd trial (for the original charge of assaulting his baby mama) and he just looked out of it.

[@PollyAlice2000]

I think he must be on meds because he is triggered by the courtroom and they have to keep him calm as possible. I could not believe that fly over the bench that he did. He is really strong!

[@jessicascott6413]

Is it meds or is it cuz he has been in jail this entire time & wanted to relive that moment again since he prob didn't get to watch the video in jail

[@OpalLeigh-il8yj]

@@PollyAlice2000If he wasn’t a criminal he could represent the US in pole vaulting 😬 he LEPT. He did start calm in the video he attacked her too. I think he’s calm until he finds an opportunity to hurt someone.

[@judepicton6252]

​@@rebelroar78Objection, for the records "grouns for substain with the judicial ruling and relevancy "😂

[@chadgreen5194]

This guy needs to be in the NFL . LB

[@go5582]

hi, I got that impression too. Great day.

[@ryanfraser167]

Nah he has the physical capability but not the mental temperament

[@treborlo]

Meet to play for the jail yard team for life.

[@OpalLeigh-il8yj]

I said pole vaulting 🙊 he cleared that table man…

[@webrevolution.]

1:20 He's like "....yeah, I saw that incredible leap. Props to you btw bro. Wish I too had that insane elevation. Did you use some Air Jordans by chance? Mad respect dawg."

[@robbieheifner2166]

Unfortunate this man had the upbringing he had. No excuses, people are responsible for their own actions, but dude probably could’ve been a phenomenal athlete. If he had any discipline…

[@musicvarietyclips]

He has schizophrenia

[@libradan]

This guy needs an Oscar for is role on the stand..he did not mention punching him

[@Leslie_Knope]

You know this was all on video, right? He wasn't lying. He did punch him.

[@kelleylifsey9315]

Where was the police that just sat around in court at?? That's what i wanna know. That man should have never even made it pass the defense table, let alone behind the judges desk. WTF? And now he's gonna say he's got mental problems. Sorry, but even people who really have mental issues wouldn't do that. 😡😡😡😡😡

[@darrellbenton2397]

Lasso's account is hilarious 😂

[@PH_1964]

Very real 😢

[@Leslie_Knope]

It all happened on video, but sure.

[@rubeniamalone3810]

Michael Lasso a hero, young, intelligent, charismatic, caring the one you want to have as a neighbor or a son doing the right thing. I am very grateful to have young people like him, I will always will always remember this young man. Outstanding!!🌹🥀🌺🙏Thank you!

[@carolesmith9235]

Judge desk needs to be much higher.

[@onawal931]

And electrified.

[@ravenzyblack]

The way the defendant flew over it was insane. He looked like a professional football player. He was going to tackle that judge no matter what.

[@whyistheworldcrazy8316]

​@@onawal931😅😅 right

[@saraw112]

When people are possessed they have superhuman strength.. I bet that was the case here. 😮

[@krist5860]

what's the defense 🤔 we all saw it on video

[@ktbgreat]

Theyr trying mental illness off his meds

[@musicvarietyclips]

He pled guilty after this

[@sunshinepatsoph4219]

That evil beast force may help him in jail.

[@carlabraenne3469]

It almost sounds like he was trying to break her neck crazy

[@leighdavis9522]

That's why he was charged with attempted murder.

[@rogcat7181]

Honestly something seems really "off" with the defendant. He prob needed serious mental health help for a very long time. Prisons are now also Mental institutions without training. Its horrific. Hes a danger to society... He needs help and to be put away. Im glad the Judge is okay.

[@Barbie_All_The_Way]

Ok we get it. He's latched on and won't let go.

[@dragonflarefrog1424]

It’s not for you, it’s for the jury.

[@ritaranee4787]

The whole world watched this terrible attack..... what a maniac

[@autism_momma_LosAngeles]

Terrifying.

[@bujimonk3027]

Now just imagine if this pos had used his athletic ability to run track and do the hurdles….

[@annieb5647]

This law clerk is a comedian. ❤

[@romerome975]

Over exaggerated the truth! Smh you cowards! Can’t defend yourself!

[@martinsanchezdiaz5619]

Is there really a need for all this trial? We all saw what happenned lol

[@OkOkOkJeez]

It really seems like this guy is the defendants wing-man at times lol

[@jj-de1ku]

It basically seems after she made that little comment that he jumped thru the judge . She said that little nasty comment , which was inappropriate . That little comment triggered this man . unbelievable . Glad the judge is okay .

[@jessicawoodall808]

I cringed when Micheal said how strong this jerk is and he shook his head no as if he attacked her in a positive manner.. it’s the denial of his actions that irritates me

[@snow_cap]

Why is there a trial on this? Seems unecessary

[@musicismagic3001]

Why do you say this?

[@slideshowgurl]

You always have to have court proceedings when someone is assaulted, it’s a new charge. Even if someone live streams a murder, they still get their day in court (and when their attacks are on video, it’s much easier to convict!)

[@tanyaaldridge9695]

Why was he originally in Court?

[@kinggetsuga8054]

Assault with a deadly weapon for swinging a metal bat at his brother in law if I remember correctly

[@eli.s1098]

Why does he tell the story like this😭

[@JoeBIgLotto]

He said the face was close like in the movie Jurassic Park Objects in the mirror maybe closer than it appears 🦕

[@shaunamarie1053]

He was giving the crazy guy hay makers like none other.

[@samuelrobert7647]

How did you get him off her

[@romerome975]

The hobbit speaks 😂😂😂😂😂

[@samuelrobert7647]

That was so bad he so bad he shouldn't be able to do this

[@victoriagolston7514]

Paints a picture

[@josephzallen1527]

Am I the only one that thought that this was kyle rittenhous at first?

[@relentlesskevin1970]

He's saving car dealerships and judges. Those are his specialties.

[@welcome159ify]

Lmaoooo yes!! He looks a lot like Kyle! 💀

[@lanie-ok]

the crim has never got over being given a girls name.

[@beadbrainjewelry8666]

Many the defendant may have ptsd and attacked the judge.

[@gowkstorm]

"Like a piece of petrified wood" - lad has been rehearsing for this day and is enjoying himself (arguably a bit too much). 😅

[@CassandraShipp]

I'm sorry but that Man is fine asl idc what yall say yes he is wrong for his sins but he is beautiful smh

[@ninacarranza5189]

😅😅😅 only rats would say that

[@4gma59]

Blk dude still thinks he's the victim.

[@romerome975]

Coward of a man! So afraid of our power!

[@bettybelongia7213]

😢😢😢

[@rickjames5998]

Homie got that Kyle ritenhouse energy.

[@UnnamedGenius]

He funny lol

[@mindyourbizok]

He constantly repeats the phrase "kind of." It makes this sound like he's unsure of what he's saying. I know that he's sure of what happened.

[@patriciaquinonez8629]

He looks like a zombie.

[@whyistheworldcrazy8316]

He clearly has mental issues... hello... he said it himself....😢

[@MightySas76]

This guy is so EXPRESSIVE!!! Love him! "She was frozen like petrified wood"

[@judysoltow4474]

Animal

[@kathleenvaldovinos3691]

You telling us to do exactly what you did. Cause you think that you're the tortoise. Any have no clue what you really trying to say

[@TheMegaelectronic]

This clerk seems to be enjoying this a little too much. Too much enthusiasm, not self aware.

[@ellafacebooktruecrimecases3644]

😅

[@blackgarmentbag7482]

Youthful exuberance🤷🏾‍♂️

[@SalveRegina8]

He is just an exuberant person in general.

[@JustErica_8891]

This is just my opinion, but perhaps may be in his mind he might be reliving the event as he tells it to the court, so maybe there’s adrenaline going through his body right now. I don’t know if that’s a trauma response. I’m also not qualified to diagnose trauma in anyone.

[@SalveRegina8]

@@JustErica_8891 ❤️🎯

[@Ucfahmad]

Drama queen 😂 Bet he’s in the comments reading.

[@RogerThat_]

The law clerk isn't telling the truth. He himself started punching the defendant. It's all recorded.

[@harryisamuggle]

What he should have caressed him instead? 😒

[@musicvarietyclips]

He says that

[@katiebishop7773]

So? We could see him punch him in the video, and rightfully so. what we can't see is what the defendant was doing out of view. That's what he's testifying about

[@RogerThat_]

@katiebishop7773 the law clerk assaulted the defendant.

[@RogerThat_]

​@@musicvarietyclipsnot true

That judge gone be humble from now on. She was very arrogant on that stand

[@Asidebar]

WRONG! The judge was NEVER arrogant.

[@Patsay9053]

Someone doesn’t know the definition of arrogant 🙄 the guy had many felonies including domestic violence and battery. Judge understandably felt it was time to teach him a lesson and sentence him to serve some time.

[@imonlytellingthetruth]

Never arrogant. She was knowledgeable and professional.

[@susanengel-ix8bl]

She was doing her job, being a judge.

[@lionlegal2018]

This guy comes across as a fake and untrustworthy witness.

[@jonw7166]

You come across as someone who wildly overestimates your own intelligence

[@lionlegal2018]

@@jonw7166 That's what your mother said to you?

[@kdc-nb5fw]

@lionlegal2018 There's video of the incident.

[@heathernikki5734]

@@lionlegal2018 there was video to verify what he’s testifying to though

[@Unbothered-h7j]

Dude really. Stop