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Texas judge scolds 'World's Best Farter' in court
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, JUN 17 – Judge Raquel West reprimanded Sammy Morris for inappropriate court attire and warned him his bond could be revoked if he appears again without a lawyer, delaying the case by 30 days.
- Sammy Morris appeared before Judge Raquel West in Texas' 252nd District Court last week wearing a shirt that read 'World's Best Farter.'
- West scolded Morris for wearing inappropriate attire to his felony court appearance and for not hiring an attorney as required.
- Morris explained he wore the shirt because it was the only one he could find and said he had unsuccessfully tried calling three lawyers to represent him.
- The judge informed Morris that if he showed up again without legal representation, his bail could be canceled and he might be returned to custody, then postponed the hearing by 30 days to give him time to secure a lawyer.
- The incident, captured on court video now viral, highlights Texas court expectations for proper attire and legal representation in felony cases.
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Sammy Morris was reprimanded by Judge Raquel West when he turned up for his court hearing in a t shirt emblazoned with the slogan "World's Best Farter" and without an attorney
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