There is a difference. When the judge is scolding someone, they’re talking to them, not about them.
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Blueliner@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
Oh, that judge SCOLDED him so bad. Just wait until he SLAMS him. He might even BLAST him.
moody@lemmings.world 20 hours ago
Blueliner@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
Yeah, that’s true. Not really my point though. My point is that unless you hold him accountable, it’s just grandstanding.
hypnicjerk@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
in theory, that would depend on the legal merits of the case moreso than his conduct in the courtroom - but in the american legal system, it’s famously a bad idea to get on the bad side of a judge, especially one who’s actively judging you.
it’s not a bad fight to pick but it’s a weird place to pick it