Video shows suspect ‘firing’ at judge during court hearing

– Suspect felt flattery could save him in court and didn’t hesitate to flirt with a judge as soon as he appeared in front of her

– Demetrius Lewis even went so far as to profess love to the judge after telling her how gorgeous she was

– The judge, who was flattered, told the suspect that there was nothing flattery to be done in the case that brought him to court

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A Florida burglary suspect identified as Demetrius Lewis shot a judge during a virtual court appearance on Thursday, February 4.

During the court appearance, the man told the judge how beautiful she was and even went so far as to profess his love for her.

The judge identified as Tabitha Blackmon smiled and let the suspect know her flattery would not work in court.

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The suspect shot the magnificent judge. Photo credit: WSVN
Source: UGC

The suspect had said:

“Judging you [are] judge so magnificent, so magnificent, I just had to tell you. You are beautiful. I love you. I love you.”

The judge was flattered and replied:

“Very well Mr. Lewis. Flattery will take you everywhere. But maybe not here.

Lewis faces a charge of attempted burglary and possession of the ecst * sy drug.

After that same video was shared by Linda Ikeji’s blog, Nigerians took to the comments section of the post to share their thoughts.

Instagram user with the handle @queenolajumokebusari wrote:

“But Mr. Lewis hasn’t lied now. The judge is magnificent true true.”

@ebukadeyforyou commented:

“Si na for NIJA now a member of the prison staff with the lovely pot is not going to give a resounding slap that will sting for the next two days …”

@ mascot.xx reacted:

“The magnificent judge does not make us lie.”

@ jibyk2010 commented:

“Did he go back to marry the judge?”

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In a previous report, a burglar identified as Marius Petrikas broke into a bar, had a drink and destroyed some properties before falling asleep on a sofa.

The 30-year-old was found asleep after the bar owner heard him snoring.

Marius destroyed a property worth £ 21,450 (N 11,225,274.06) in the Newcastle pub.

The incident happened in August 2020 and the young man was tried in court after being arrested by police.

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