“‘You Cannot Interrupt This Court!’ – Judge Catherine Sala Shuts Down Angry Dad”

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A high-stakes child protection / termination-of-parental-rights case explodes in front of Judge Catherine Sala as attorneys argue over jury trial delays, discovery, and service – and one furious father keeps interrupting the court.
The hearing begins with a final pretrial for parents Faith Double and Jeffrey Patterson, where Judge Catherine Sala reviews motions to adjourn a jury trial, requests for a bench trial, and a push from counsel to get unredacted CPS investigation reports via judicial subpoena. She pointedly explains that the case is about the children, not the parent as a “party” to file pleadings on his own behalf.
Later, the focus shifts to Mr. King, a father facing a termination-of-parental-rights petition. The department admits it couldn’t give him the full 14 days’ personal service before this trial date, forcing the court to decide whether to move the hearing. As his attorney discusses new dates, Mr. King repeatedly interrupts, complains about brain tumors and not being heard, and accuses the system of “getting away with everything.” Judge Catherine Sala firmly warns him to stop interrupting and threatens to have him removed to the hallway if he continues.
In the end, Judge Sala continues the trial to December 12, rules that today’s hearing gives him actual notice of the new date, and keeps the focus on the children’s best interests and the need for proper notice – all while keeping tight control of a tense courtroom.

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⏱ Timestamps (adjust after you edit)
00:00 – Final pretrial starts: attorneys introduce themselves
02:00 – Discovery issues & judicial subpoena for CPS reports
05:00 – Jury trial vs bench trial debate for the parents
09:00 – Judge Catherine Sala explains this case is about the children, not the parents’ pleadings
13:00 – Service problem: father hasn’t had full 14 days’ notice on termination petition
16:00 – Mr. King repeatedly interrupts and argues about his medical issues
19:00 – “If you can’t stop interrupting…” – Judge Sala warns she’ll remove him
22:00 – New trial date set; judge rules on actual notice and adjournment

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