(Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times)
The defendant talked about her struggle overcoming anger and accepting her need for mental health treatment.When she was done, the judge led the courtroom in applause.Then, further undoing the hierarchy of courtroom decorum, Judge Theresa R. McGonigle stepped down from the bench, wrapped the defendant in a hug and posed with her for photos.
The defendant talked about her struggle overcoming anger and accepting her need for mental health treatment.When she was done, the judge led the courtroom in applause.Then, further undoing the hierarchy of courtroom decorum, Judge Theresa R. McGonigle stepped down from the bench, wrapped the defendant in a hug and posed with her for photos.
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