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A high school student on trial for a horrible crime smiles throughout the victim impact statement, causing the judge to change his mind in this clip from Season 1, Episode 3, "Court Cam (#103)." #CourtCam
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Iyd
Inconsiderate, thoughtless, no regret, no soul, not deserving of my taxes.
@@flyingdutchman913 they dont need ur tax anyway, one tax doesnt matter to them
This kid was intentionally being disrespectful af till he heard he can get life. It's all fun and games till you're faced with the consequences to your actions.
Oh no, there's no way through the entire court process you don't realize that you can receive life imprisonment. He lacks in terms of IQ score.
25 to 52 years is the same as life. He's never getting out, even with the plea deal. This video will be played at every parole hearing. He'll be sharing cells with people who haven't even been born yet...
@@mouthbreather280 lol
@Dave Iauco Normally I'd agree on the 15 years, but I think a video like this changes the normal course of events... it's the parole hearings he needs to be worried about now because they'll see this again every time.
@@othertalk3313 he will be sharing cells with the kids of kids who haven't been born yet
He got on the mic like he was giving a shout out on a radio station
YO WASSUP ALL MY B'S...
Like an imbecile
@YSN Rodd ???
Bruh that kid is stupid AF
😂😂😂😂😭fr
His lawyer walked away like “man im glad cuz i dont even like this mf”
His face said it all
😂😂😂😂 😵
That was funny... From UK..
Criminal lawyers always end up with challenges like this but they still have to find a way to do their job and go home and move on with their lives because they will have another murderer to represent in a different courtroom in the future soon.
maddie luster lol
His face changed when he heard the judge saying he will not accept the bargain. This boy is damaged beyond repair
@@gangmingchen4687 hold up
@@gangmingchen4687what does race got to do with anything? And do you say that about white people shooting up schools, concerts, stores and etc? Since you want to go there
He was scared for his life when he found out that plea can be reversed
Lol.
Heck yeah
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
I live in Jackson county Michigan.
@@damonculbert5853 Why do you say that hahahhaha
"Your honor, my client asked me to apologize to the court..." Total nonsense. If there was any iota of sincerity in his apology, he would have apologized directly.
He wasn't allowed to make another statement... his attorney could though...
He is an ignorant 17 year old at the end of the day hes still just a kid emotionally and mentally
Thats a lawyers job though, no matter what the feel about it they are required by law to represent them to the best of their abilities or have their licensed revoked.
@@halflife103 I was about to say that is a good lawyer because he could have got life in prison.
Right
Look on his face changed in a hurry when the Judge began to speak. LOL
judge could speak ANY language and he decided to speak reality
He got what he deserved
Hope he does somehow get Life in prison one way or the other…if that was my sister I would find a way to Get that dude…
If it was my son that was murdered, I'd go through courts for the rest of my life to be sure this thug stayed in prison for the rest of his life. ......
I was thinking the same thing
All of that comes with publicity, people invading your privacy and digging into your lost loved ones life, and it would just keep prolonging the pain for years and years and years....I would too but I can see how most people would just want to get it over with so they can start moving on with their lives and not have to be constantly reminded of what happened.
I agree but the pressure of a long drawn out trial could break the family.
Absolutely
Everyone who is born on earth is in a position to die😂 nobody is “ untouchable”
If he was smiling cause he was scared, how come he quit smiling real fast when the judge threatened to throw out the plea deal? Wasnt he scared then?
Because it's a different kind of scared. It's scared, mixed in with nervousness and shame. I deal with traumatized people, so I have to read subtle clues. Look at his hands. You have to look past his bravado act, to see that he is trying to suppress his feelings. You will see it a lot with ptsd sufferers who can't handle what happened to them and are trying to control their emotions and memories...give them a tissue to hold onto and it will slowly be shredded into pieces as you talk to them about what happened. It's tragic all-around. He's a young man who most likely grew up from a baby being brutalized and believed that life was cheap. He lives in a society where money, greed, violence, guns, individualism are paramount and human life is cheap. I feel sorry for him, I feel sorry for the person whose life he took. It was a just result however, he should pay for what he did. I just wish someone with a good heart got to him when he was a child to help him heal so he didn't destroy someone else...several lives if you take into account the poor family of his poor victim.
@biggreenmachine2007 i bet he suffered a great deal of trauma coming up causing his brain to not fully develop. An underdeveloped brain is the cause for some of these animals we see in society. If he has no regard for human life, he needs to be locked up for good still.
Total Control I definitely agree that his smiling in that case (paired with squirming in his seat) was a reflection of both anxiety and the defense mechanisms he has developed over time. My first thought when seeing it was that he is smiling and trying to laugh it off in an attempt to fighting off feelings of shame
Bob you are smart & observed the logic.
@@totalcontrol4205 I read your whole piece I could have been this guy everything you said I lived it growing up. The difference with me I know the difference between right and wrong. Your U Tube name tells me YOU want to fix everyone. Some people can't be fixed so thay go to small cells for a long time. I'm glad you help people but again you can't save them ALL.
"Imma be home soon" Enjoy 25 to life.
He didn't get the a life sentence unfortunately. 25 - 52 Years. So his sentence wasn't mandatory. If he gets good conduct credit, his time could be reduced significantly. That probably explained his arrogance.
@@VRmission38 He'll serve at least 25 years. In Michigan (according to Google), inmates must serve their minimum sentence before they are eligible for parole. So the soonest he can walk out of prison is 2045.
@@VRmission38 He won't behave, his demeanor in court shows that, he'll be lucky if he's able to walk out, it's more likely his gob will end up getting him released in a pine box
I wish he got life 😩😢 he is disgusting
BLM...... give me a break smh.....
I enjoyed seeing mr. smart azz’s smile turn into that ohshite look when he realized he just done messed up big time.
I have so much respect to the judge acknowledging the action of the defendant. Thank you your honor.
“My client is sorry, he meant no disrespect.” Umm... that’s EXACTLY what he meant. I would not have been as merciful towards this garbage as the victim’s family was.
The lawyer's just doing his job, but you're right. He clearly couldn't have meant that in a legitimate way. The only reason to say something like that is to show disrespect for the seriousness of the issue
Peep how his face changed when he heard he could get a life sentence
@@AbeGotBeatz YEP it's all fun and games!! Try that in prison!
Lawyers get paid to twist the truth. That is why lawyer sounds like liar.
Ian Walton that attorneys job is to stand up for his client. You have to understand the prosecutor does not care about guilt or innocence they want to put as many people behind bars as long as possible. Defense attorneys are our last line of defense against a corrupt government and judges. I’d rather have 10 guilty people walk free than 1 innocent person go to prison
LMAROF that smile disappeared real quick after judge made judgement
Eric Ostrowski yeah I mean wouldn’t a life sentence in prison sounds scary, he smiles when he scared right?
@@captainbased160 LMAROF
He got on the mic like he won an Oscar: "Yeah I'd like to shout out to my mom and dad, I'll be home soon". "I'd like to thank Jim and Tony". Thank you, thank you very much.
eric mol - exactly 😂🤣😂🤣
I love the face he made when he heard he's going to trial.
Maybe someone in prison will show him True Justice.
We can only hope!
Pamela I m maybe
If he part of a gang he can't sadly
Pamela I m prison is a joke. It’s basically high school to most guys. Literally I’ve met and known about 10-12 people in my life who have been locked up for long periods of time and really the only thing they missed was eating fast food and being able to go outside in the sun whenever
Or a real dexter ....
And yet the victims family still showed this pos mercy. He would have definitely got life if they decided on a trial.
KitteN MittenS, unfortunately, not necessarily.
@@MSH786 ? Once it goes to trial, it is entirely up to the judge to determine if he is going to give the maximum sentence or not. Unlike capital punishment, judges don't need the jury to recommend a sentence to give life with no parole. The kid knew that he had no chance of an acquittal which is why his face immediately went to stupid mode when he got reminded that the judge can decide to go for a full trial regardless of the agreement.
Mohammad Hussain lol he already plead guilty bro if he went to trial the prosecutors would’ve destroyed him. That’s why his attorney was pleading with the judge that he apologized, he knows 100% if they go to court that dudes gonna get life or very close to it
I can"T beLieve they wore orange by accidenT.
Dude this family was too merciful. It it was my family I would of took this to trial.
Freak that.. Judge should've went with his gut feeling and gave him life
No that is very racist. I just told you the teenager is black and he has emotional problems.
@@marryIsfake964 I hope you're joking
@@ivymarie346 no I’m serious. Even his lawyer says he has emotional problems. This world is a cruel place.
@@marryIsfake964 lol!! He's just a typical thug with no care in the world. He deserves to rot in prison
Yep. He didn't need permission from the family. He shouldn't have left it to them.
He smiled at the family like he’s about to get an award for the best science project in school.
Poor lawyer had to represent that dude.
No pity for lawyers defending such C's!!
Nwo Nwo they have too. It’s literally the 6th amendment. It’s a good thing all people can have access to a public defender
It’s public defender.
Nwo Nwo FYI, it’s his public defender.
@@closed7234 read 6th ammendment, that's how law works
Lets see if he stills smiles if get long sentence
@yung nba 90 You mad
@yung nba 90 your long sentence is awaiting soon as well
he will be locked up anywhere between 25-52 years. That's a very long time and he might even die during that time. So he laughs now and cries later.
Prison lips is about to get passed around! Lol
lost a g today...maybe he like shouldn’t be a simp and he wouldn’t of died
I went to school with this guy and he’s always had issues with behaving, this kid always stayed in trouble in school. This incident happened in 2017 so he’s about 20 or 21 right now. I hate that he didn’t show remorse for the family that lost there son my heart goes out to them. I hope prison changes the way he acts, maybe he’ll become a better person.
Ok but why he rubbing his hands together like a fly
He's trying to physically show that he doesn't care. He's trying to pull off some sort of "badass" look but in reality it's not working. I wish the family allowed the judge to give him life in prison.
I hope he serves 52 years just cause the way he acted
I hope he serves 51 yrs then gets his face bashed out the back of his head
he could. even 25 years is a very long time. he might even hang himself because he's going to a very depressing place.
Smh 17 freaking yrs old sad really sad . I AM SO GLAD MY 16 YR OLD IS A EXCELLENT KID.
@@abrahamsadder958 its been 25 years since i graduated from high school. I still have a good 30-35 years to go if im able to live til im old. 25 years is not enough.
all his friends will be MOVED ON in 52 years
I wonder if he'll laugh his way through his first parole hearing in 2045. You thought you was gansta, but for reals yo, you just celly meat now.
I mean imagine being in prison not doing any work and getting free food and walk out seeing what new technology has been invented
@@loli_uwu3784 People work in prisons, besides being locked up in the USA isn't fun, unlike Norway. In the USA It can break you down psychologically and physically (being sexually violated daily by inmates) and harassed by staff.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
His smile went away pretty fast when he was looking at life.
He knew EXACTLY what he was doing SMIRKING, Give him 52 YEARS.
He won't be so happy when his cheeks are clapping in prison.
Hes the type that does the clapping
@@jimmyfallon2484 Fr mans a demon
@M Harris that sounds like it corrupt that why I'm going to carry a strap on me if I go to prison
You don't know his preferences
Lol 😂
He would have never came out of that cell if it was my family! He deserves to spend the rest of his life in a box.
bankrollbill how 😂
bankrollbill but that’s illegal and can get you locked up bill 😩
bankrollbill I’m telling the cops better come stop me 💪
@@bankrollbilly r/iambadass
@@charlesdolling42 yes
That smile slid off his face so fast. LOL
He was all smiles until the judge said “that means you’ll die in jail”....I think no I know I would have taken the plea agreement back and went for the maximum sentence possible
I can’t believe that she actually said “you won’t have the right to raise your child” like that bothered him,that might’ve been what made him laugh,thinking that someone actually imagined him hanging around to raise a child.
Spark Zuckerbum I think that most of us were thinking that,it sucks to have to come out and say it,but that doesn’t mean that it’s not true.It’s not easy to live in today’s political correct environment and still realize reality.
He'll be the type that's going be a baby daddy - five or six kids to a half dozen different women.
Bruh he was smiling and taking it as a joke the entire time she was speaking and even when he initially walked in the court room, not just when she said he won't be able to raise a child. Smh.
Right!!??
@@bored1ca he’s not going anywhere for a while, and when he gets out he’s surely not going to be fathering anything other than an inability to get even a fast food job.
Watch the defendant’s family be like, “He was such a good kid! He’s never done anything like this before!”
Also showing pictures of him as a kid
I'm assuming the old fashioned he has a mental illness will be better in your eyes!
I understand that " an eye for an eye will leave the world blind". But also feel "life for a life" is necessary when people can laugh and joke in these situations
We’ll said
the compassion the family still showed him after he took their sons life .... wow
My daughter is also 17 and I find it insulting that his defense uses that as leverage and as an excuse for his abhorrent behavior. My daughter may have grown up in different circumstances, but respect for life and survival is universal. He absolutely deserves life. The fact that the victim's family doesn't want to relive the devastating details through trial, should have no bearing on the judge increasing the severity of his sentence. He deserves it. That smile wasn't born from fear. The family deserves to know he'll never breathe free air.
"but respect for life and survival is universal" no its not Shannon.
haha, he wasnt sorry till the judge spoke up
He was black
He was scared when the judge said that he would have gave him life, he wasn’t smiling then so idk how he was smiling with fear earlier
lmaoo his face change when the judge said he could make him do life in prison
After all that they still let him off easy. This is why we have so many criminals soft punishments🤷🏼♀️
French Vanilla exactly
Exactly!
We should expose prisoners to the Corona virus. Clean house!!!
@@fernandojvalencia8151 Nope, hospitalising them will still cost money. Other studies have determined that a lead pill is very cheap to administer, and has zero ongoing expenses
@@philmenzies2477 I didn't say care for them. Infect prisons and lock up and let them die off.
That smile disappeared quick when they told him he could spend life in prison he deserves every bit what he gets
He stopped "smiling for fear" really quickly though....
His mom: "Hee Good Boy" his father: "...unknown..."
Dude over here smiling like he did something cool, yeah cause shooting someone in the back of the head makes you a real man... Ffs some people.. Hope you enjoy prison
Blacks
HE WASNT SMILING TO BE RUDE IS A NORMAL THING TO SMILE WHEN YOUR SCARED OR IN FEAR YOUR HONESTLY SO DUMB
@@xandertherrien4387 but he wasnt smiling when the judge threatened life
In jail supposively he was bragging about it
I loved how his demeanor changed when the judge said he was tempted to deny his plea agreement😂😂😂. They would've had to arrest me because something would've been flying at him after that comment!!💯💯💯
He should of denied it and took it to court. He doesn't deserve to live after taking an innocent life.
A life is worth 25 years? That's a real shame for our criminal justice system. That is not justice for the victim.
He won’t be smiling in prison.
@Ruben Elenez aside from the ones getting released, the guys who go through the back door are the only happy inmates.
"I'm tempted not to accept this plea agreement..." Then passes it off to the prosecution to make the decision. Felt a little like Pontius Pilate. His gut told him what was just.
The judge asked the prosecution to speak with the family. That's all. If the family said trial, he would have went to trial.
@@DorkVader26 I'm saying that, for this one time in 23 years, perhaps the hammer NEEDED to be brought down.
@@Dachdogoriginal Uh... That's exactly my point. It never should have been put on that poor mother's shoulders. The Judge should have weighed and JUDGED the situation. His intuition and experience told him what needed to be done, but instead he placed that responsibility on a mother who is grieving, horrifically. How do we know that this woman wasn't simply afraid of being perceived as mean-spirited? Perhaps she wanted the hammer brought down but didn't have the strength to say so! I'm saying it NEVER should have been brought to her.
@@Adralove3 yes, certainly not in public. But unfortunately in some cases the family may have to testify. And that can be too much. This kid will be in jail maybe 15 years tops. Then he would be out and criminally more trained.
@@Dachdogoriginal That's a very good point, Thank you.
The system is broken. This smug punk deserves worse than whatever fate he'll face in prison.
When the judge was talking about reversing the sentence, the dude’s attorney was looking like 😬😬
He knew what that thug was going to say and he had a feeling of where that was going. He looked like he gave up when he walked away.
I loved the way his smile dropped though, bless the family they got more forgiveness than I ever will have 🙏
YEA" that toned you down, didnt it! Your victim got life so should you. Still SMILING!
Did this fool just say he would be home soon? His mom must be proud.
His smile came off real quick when he realized he could spend the rest of his life in prison!
He was afraid and inappropriately smiled during the victims statement to him. He was afraid when the judge was going to dismiss the agreement and go to trail, but he wasn't smiling then.
Helena E. exactly! and his verbal response was flippant, as well - the only remorse he had was in making the judge angry
My doggo smiles when shes done someting bad ( only acceptable/ forgivable smile )
A dog has more sense than this thug. I wouldn't treat him as well as a dog, and I don't particularly care for dogs.
@@ffjsb Remember when everyone went wild over referring to these criminals as thugs? Happy to see it back in the comments lately. These people who commit these atrocities and criminal acts are animal thugs. Nothing more. Nothing less.
My DOGGO smiles when see sees a hoodie wearing. Thug she might be able to eat...
None of you know what that dude is dealing with internally but yet pass judgements. All of you are going to yail.
@@Ena48145 i think its because alot people view the word thug as a slick way to basically say the n word without actually saying it. Which i guess there is some truth to because people are almost always referring to a black person when they say thug. Not that i care i just think thats the perception
The family is amazing for forgiving him.
So scared he pulled the trigger and killed a young man and he killed him execution style. This young man is nothing but a bully and he's going to be nothing but a pretty boy in prison.
He could laugh all he want right now, but won't be laughing later
love the look on this thugs face when he hears judge say he may not accept the agreement
Big Bird turned into Chicken Little when the judge started speaking. 😂
The family got played and fell for it. I understand their main fear was that he would appeal the sentence if the judge didn't accept the plea deal, but let's face it, he shot a man in the back of the head, said what he did in court and will one day walk the streets again. The family were stupid. That kid was VERY disrespectful and should have been sentenced to life.
Lol when he whispered “can you help me” to his lawyer and his lawyer shook his head
I'm also a black kid I just turned 20 and I know I'm nobody or just a random guy but I really really want this guy to spend more than 52 years in
Jupiter's Light You are somebody. You have a good head on your shoulders. Don't let the stereotypes keep you from becoming who you dream of being! Best of luck!
Just remember that remorseless behavior is color blind. Charles Manson, and his group of psychos immediately come to mind.
@@debcarpenter8519 that's right bro.
Young man. You are who you decide to be. Figure out exactly what you want to do and then........DO IT! Each of us IS.....The sum total of our actions one by one and day by day! Solomon said:" As a man thinks in his heart the so shall he be" Focus on what you want and you will have it..... But beware...Focus on what you DON'T want and guess what? You will have it! Peace.
“I know I’m nobody”if you know you’re nobody then why are you passing judgement on somebody? Stay in your place.
He was “scared” when the judge said he’s throwing out the plea deal. If he smiles when he’s scared, why wasn’t he smiling then?
For the same reason you and me don't smile when we are scared
He stopped smiling when he realized the judge didn't have to accept the plea deal. Thats when he really got scared.
"You won't get the luxury of raising your child because you took mine away". Yea he totally looks like he would raise his kid if he had one.
He’s 17 ? All you fathers out there, be a father.
And the mothers be a mother... it is just not having someone under the same roof
Andres Vanpelt yes, but boys need their father. Doesn’t matter if the mother is there Or not, a son needs his father.
He’s a guy no one will miss and I’d be surprised if he makes it out.
“I’ll be home soon” If soon is in 50 years, then sure. But by then, you’ll probably be coming home in a body bag because you’ll die in there.
50 years have of his family will be dead
@Hubby Bubby Never know, after 10 years he will not survive, his smart mouth will get him ganked!
No i like to think he lives. If you were 50 years in the future with nothing would you like it?
Hes not ever coming home!
Hope not
He will be home in 10 years
Guarantee you they gave him the plea deal and he serves 10-15 years max
@@Taydrum They already said the deal was he can serve 25-52 years
Not up to you.
He decided to make an apology after he thought his dumbass was going to get a harsher sentence. I am very disappointed in that judge.
Disappointed “in that judge”? Did you even listen closely throughout the whole video? The victims family made the decision to somewhat “forgive” this killer and said they just wanted “closure”. The judge respected the families choice.
It's all Fun & games until that tougher inmate smiles as he removes your clothes.
That family is better than I would be.
Society does not need someone like this. Let him rot inside forever
My heart goes out to the victims family. The hatred would be like a cancer that eats you alive. God bless that family.
Nope, their compassion will be someone else misery. By letting him off easily, he will soon be out taking someone else life. Its stupidity. There is a difference between moment of folly and evil.
One hour? I'd straight up tell the attorney to ask the judge to reject the plea deal within seconds of getting into the room to discuss it.
He’s showing that he really does care by smiling. He cares about the situation, but that pride makes him smile in response.
If i was judge even after hearing family and state wanted to move forward id be like you know young man im gonna set example to the younger generation that example starts with you LIFE NO PAROLE
Thats not how it works
Ok boomer
@@loli_uwu3784 Really ?BOOMER? That's the best educated come back you got?😂 so sad and pathetic it really didn't even deserve my response but i couldn't help to inform you on how sad,pathetic, uneducated and poor excuse of life you really are😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@ericostrowski6855 ok boomer
@@tylerh2565 ok wannabe youtube tough guy😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Love the kids face when the judge threatens to reject the agreement!! 😂
What remarkable bravery and strength from the family, willing to forgive this kid. Pray.
He did it but the lawyer apologizes. F that.
I would've ripped that smile right off his face
"emotional problems", didnt know animals do have this
xoxSincerely_Samanthaxox ok becky 😂
@@stormgetsbilled6309 😂😂😂 I've done worse
xoxSincerely_Samanthaxox You're all tough sitting behind that key pad. The guy shot a dude in the back of his head. You think he is going to let you get near his face lmao..What are you 12?
@j j keep thinking that😉😘
So was he still just a nervous and scared kid when I jumped on the mic to confidently shout out to his family to say he will be home soon??? personally, I hope he doesn't make it home.
I live in the city of Ann Arbor and my mom worked at the court house. everyone at my school was talking about this
Kid: went from 0-100 real quick on the mic. Judge: let me bring you from 100-0 real quick. Kid: confused of what actually hit him in a blink of an eye.
I see dudes with that same attitude every day
Modern society
so you are in prison also? jk dude i feel you 100%
Says the dude with the joker profile pic
Mackenzie Rogers My Halloween pic. You don’t know me.
Flux Bullets I see people with the same attitude everyday
1:35 the look on his counsel is priceless 😂
He lookin like “hmmmm, should I have a burger for lunch, or chicken? 🤔 Ooooo no I’ll have some pasta o yiss”
That kid doesn’t sound like he has any remorse for what he did.
"He laughed because he was scared" Do you laugh when you see a giant spider hanging from the wall?
Them big boys in prison are gonna love that pretty smile
Show this video to the inmates where he going at..he aint coming back
ooo I love the look in his face after hearing that he could get life
He wasn't smiling, he just had to uphold his image, but behind those bars he cried like a baby.
He's so used to washing his hands now that he does it without water
He is so scared after the judge told him that he will go to prison for ever
This young man should never get out of prison,he must have been raised ignorent to act the way he did.All lives matter.
I understand that some people smile, laugh, and joke when under severe stress. I am reminded of some combat footage I saw some years ago with a group of young men pinned down under beds by mortar fire that was becoming terrifyingly close. They couldn't stop laughing... It happens... But when he dropped the ball on his apology, all hope for this young man went right out the window imo.