In the “Cat” Matlala trial, an advocate interrupts proceedings to challenge the presiding judge over alleged non-verbal conduct in court. According to reports, the advocate tells the judge to stop rolling his eyes during her submissions and raises the issue directly in the courtroom. The incident is described as a courtroom clash in which the advocate characterizes the judge’s behaviour as distracting or inappropriate while she presents her case. The advocate’s challenge includes the allegation that the judge’s eye-rolling occurs while she is speaking, prompting her to halt the trial and address the matter. The reports do not indicate the outcome of the exchange or whether the judge responds by changing conduct, issuing a warning, or taking further procedural steps. Coverage focuses on the moment the advocate stops the trial to confront the judge’s behaviour rather than any substantive testimony or legal argument at that time.
Matlala trial advocate challenges judge over alleged eye-rolling in courtroom
In the “Cat” Matlala trial, an advocate interrupts proceedings to challenge the presiding judge over alleged non-verbal conduct in court. According to reports, the advocate tells the judge to stop rol...
- An advocate in the “Cat” Matlala trial addresses the judge about alleged eye-rolling during court proceedings.
- The advocate interrupts the trial to raise the concern directly with the judge.
- The reported clash involves non-verbal conduct occurring while the advocate makes submissions.
- Reports describe the incident as a courtroom confrontation but do not provide a clear, agreed outcome of the dispute.
- The coverage focuses on the exchange over courtroom behaviour rather than specific evidence discussed at the time.
An advocate in the 'Cat' Matlala trial told the judge to stop rolling his eyes at her.
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