Crime & Justice

‘Sovereign Citizen’ Throws Wild Courtroom Tantrum, Attacking Judge and Bailiff

FLORIDA MAN

Joseph Catarineau, a self-proclaimed sovereign citizen, appeared in court on Tuesday on fraud charges. Things escalated quickly from there.

AJ McDougall
AJ McDougall 

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