Judge clears courtroom as Trump witness infuriates judge

[PeterB]

Ombligo wrote:
Defense witness was openly mocking the judge in front of the jury. Robert Costello, an experienced criminal lawyer who gave advice to Cohen made faces, and verbal statements whenever the judge sustained an objection while he was testifying. The judge ordered the courtroom cleared.

I can only imagine what transpired but I bet sanctions will be in play next week.

I heard on the news tonight that Costello was openly mocking the judge and the whole trial, making faces at the judge and muttering stuff under his breath, etc. The judge apparently cleared the courtroom in order to basically make clear to the witness and the defense that such behavior wouldn't be tolerated. I presume that if the witness continues behaving in such a way, he'll be removed for contempt of court, and the jury will be informed of such and maybe even told to disregard this witness' testimony outright.