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Toronto Sun
6 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Judge blasts single mom for appearing late to virtual court while making a sandwich
Screenshot of Detroit woman Asja Outerbridge making peanut butter and jelly sandwich while appearing in virtual court hearing. Photo by WWJ / YouTube A Michigan woman was slammed by a judge after she showed up late to a virtual court hearing wearing a robe and making a sandwich. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Asja Outerbridge was supposed to sign on to the Zoom call in Detroit's 36th District Court at 9 a.m. for a misdemeanor charge before Judge Sean Perkins. However, she was almost half an hour late for the call. Outerbridge told WWJ that she had 'multiple court dates' to remember and when called in to get the Zoom number, she was told that she was 'supposed to be there right now.' Outerbridge logged in at 9:22 a.m., but the judge was tired of waiting and put her on hold for more than two hours, prompting the woman to admit to the outlet that she 'forgot he was on the phone.' In the time she was waiting for the judge, Outerbridge had put on a robe and was making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for her three-year-old daughter, who was home sick, when Judge Perkins chose that moment to get back on the call. 'Put whatever you are trying to prepare down,' Perkins said to Outerbridge, adding that she should get 'properly dressed.' When she replied that she was properly dressed, he asked incredulously, 'Is that a robe?' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The single mother told the judge she was trying to feed her daughter. 'My daughter is sick I had to keep her home from school I'm just trying to feed her. That is it.' Perkins responded, 'I am sorry that your daughter is sick but again you are in court, and we are going to treat it as such.' Outerbridge admitted to the outlet that she 'definitely was wrong.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO 'I could have came dressed better and more prepared, and I don't want to judge to think that I'm laughing at the situation at him because I'm not,' she said. 'I take that very seriously, I do genuinely, with a serious face, apologize to the judge,' she said, facing the camera. Outerbridge explained: 'I'm a personal stylist, so I know how to present myself, but that day, you know, it's hard for moms out here! I'm not gonna lie.' Read More She revealed she has made videos on what an individual should wear to court, how they can present themselves and 'how you cannot be caught lacking in a robe, making a peanut butter and jelly sandiwich.' She added: 'You don't want to do that, that's not a good idea.' Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA Canada
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Time of India
UK court chaos: Judge gets angry, cancels hearing on seeing suspect making sandwiches
Snapshots from viral video A virtual court hearing in Detroit turned chaotic when a mother was caught making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich during a Zoom session with a judge — and then argued with him on the call. Asja Outerbridge, who was charged for misdemeanour charged appeared late to her virtual hearing in the 36th District Court, wearing a robe. While on video, she began preparing a sandwich, prompting Judge Sean Perkins to admonish her Outerbridge was facing a misdemeanour allegation for having an open alcohol container as a passenger in a vehicle. When the judge ordered her to stop making the sandwich, Asja Outerbridge responded that she was just trying to feed her sick daughter, who she showed on camera. 'Put whatever you're trying to prepare down,' Judge Perkins insisted. Judge Sean Perkins questioned Outerbridge's attire, asking, "Is that a robe?" and instructed her to "get dressed properly," emphasizing the seriousness of the court setting. Outerbridge defended her attire, claiming she was 'properly dressed' and wore a t-shirt under the robe. The judge countered, 'I'm sorry your daughter is sick, but again, you are in court, and we're going to treat it as such.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo Due to the interruptions and her behaviour, Judge Perkins ended the call. Later, Outerbridge told CBS News that while she acknowledged her mistake, there was an explanation for her unusual behaviour. She explained she had multiple court dates and was initially told her hearing started at 1 pm but joined the Zoom at 9:22 am and waited until 11:30 am. She said the robe and sandwich incident occurred after she was placed on hold for two hours, during which she forgot the hearing had resumed. When she realized the session restarted, she rushed back to the phone while making the sandwich. 'I definitely was wrong. I could have come dressed better and more prepared. I don't want the judge to think I'm laughing at the situation—I'm not,' she said, offering a sincere apology. Outerbridge, a personal stylist and single mother, said managing court dates and caring for her sick three year old daughter made the day particularly challenging. After the clip of the incident was posted online, Outerbridge admitted she was embarrassed. 'It was just a lot going on. I was having a mommy day,' she said. 'I saw the video with the judge, the robe, and the peanut butter and said, 'Oh my God.'' Asja Outerbridge expressed embarrassment and reiterated her apology, acknowledging she could have handled the situation more appropriately.
CNN
11-06-2025
- CNN
Mother speaks out after making PB&J sandwich during virtual court hearing
CNN affiliate WWJ spoke to a mother who went viral for making a sandwich during a virtual court hearing in metro-Detroit. A judge admonished Asja Outerbridge when she appeared in Detroit's 36th District Court on a misdemeanor charge while she said she was making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. CNN has reached out to Judge Sean Perkins' office for comment.
CNN
11-06-2025
- CNN
Mother speaks out after making PB&J sandwich during virtual court hearing
CNN affiliate WWJ spoke to a mother who went viral for making a sandwich during a virtual court hearing in metro-Detroit. A judge admonished Asja Outerbridge when she appeared in Detroit's 36th District Court on a misdemeanor charge while she said she was making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. CNN has reached out to Judge Sean Perkins' office for comment.
CNN
11-06-2025
- CNN
Mother speaks out after making PB&J sandwich during virtual court hearing
CNN affiliate WWJ spoke to a mother who went viral for making a sandwich during a virtual court hearing in metro-Detroit. A judge admonished Asja Outerbridge when she appeared in Detroit's 36th District Court on a misdemeanor charge while she said she was making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. CNN has reached out to Judge Sean Perkins' office for comment.
