Jury excused
HHBP says there's another matter that needs to be discussed
Matthew Bartlett up at podium
shows him pictures asks him if he knows who it is---he says me
asks him about the "symbol" ---my middle finger
what does that mean--FU
who were you giving the finger to--JA
what was JA doing at that time...court was in session was it not--yes
See this sign--yes
sign say no facial expressions,gestures etc prohibited---yes
how far have you gone in school--12th grade
can you read and write--yes
did you read the sign---yes
did deputy go over the rules--yes
anything about that you didnt understand--no
persuant to rule(?) tell this court why you shouldnt be held in contempt of court...............--i'm truly sorry for doing this, I don't know why I did
theres a reason you gave JA do you think highly of JA--i dont
was jury here--yes
know what wouldve happened if jury seen you extending the middle finger of affection to JA--no
want to give any evidence of excuse ot mitigating circumstances prior to court sentencing--just some stupid thing i did
ever been convicted of felony or misdemeanor--no
employeed--yed
where you work---TGI Fridays at Millenium as a server
say anything before sentence--i apologize
taxpayers of FL have extended a great deal of money in putting on this trial and your actions couldve jeopordized--no
live alone or with parents---alone
I find you in contempt--6 days in jail---$400 fine plus court costs---how long do you need to pay fine--how much is the courts costs ( DEPUTY GOES RIGHT UP AND HANDCUFFS HIM)
tells him $223--he says he can pay immediatly
HHBP says he'll give him 6 months to pay
Do you wish to appeal--yes
Solemnly swear that the information you are about to give raise your right hand(Oh you can't raise your right hand)--Yes
whats your annual income--about $15000
has 160 in checking 12 in savings
HHBP will appoint public defender for his appeal
Kid taken out