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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
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Anti-ICE demonstrators take to the streets in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO - As Governor JB Pritzker testified in Washington, D.C. during a tense congressional hearing on immigration Thursday, protesters took to the streets of Chicago for an anti-ICE demonstration—shutting down Michigan Avenue during rush hour. What we know With protests ramping up in Los Angeles, Chicago organizations are holding demonstrations of their own—condemning enhanced immigration enforcement and speaking out against the potential for local workplace raids. "We are preparing for workplace raids across the region, just like we saw in LA last week. We hear there will be tactical teams," said Marcos Ceniceros, executive director, Warehouse Workers for Justice (WWJ). "At WWJ we hear from workers every day who are terrified, scared to drive to work, to drop off their kids at school, to go to church, to speak up on the job when they witness or experience exploitation. But that fear is turning into power. Workers are not backing down. They are organizing in workplaces and communities." On Thursday afternoon, hundreds of people rallied downtown. Unlike Tuesday's protest, however, things remained peaceful with no arrests, according to police. Led by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), the crowd took to Michigan Avenue, marching north until they reached Wacker Drive. As they rounded the corner, Wabash Avenue was blocked by salt trucks and fencing, which prevented demonstrators from getting any closer to Trump Tower. Still, they stopped to send a message before returning to Grant Park. "These past few days have been heavy, the fear is real," said Veronica Castro, deputy director, ICIRR. "Today we are here to say, ICE out of Chicago, ICE out Illinois, ICE out of everywhere." Chicago police officers—in front, behind, and on either side of demonstrators—closed streets and diverted traffic in a rolling fashion. A number of other grassroots organizations joined the protest, including the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, the Chicago Federation of Labor, and Organized Communities Against Deportations (OCAD). They spoke about Gladis Yolanda Chavez Pineda, a mother taken during an ICE operation in the South Loop last week. "Gladis is on the lines. Hundreds of mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters are on the line, our democracy and freedom is on the line. This is a pivot point for our society," said Antonio Gutierrez, OCAD organizer. "We will either rise and resist or we will allow Trump to become the fascist dictator that he clearly wants to become." Organizers are urging others to stand with immigrant communities. Advocates also recommend that any undocumented immigrants with questions or concerns reach out to the Family Support Network Hotline at 1-855-435-7693. "This is a city of immigrants that has been built by immigrants," said Bob Reiter with the Chicago Federation of Labor. "We have made homes here, we have created beautiful spaces for all of us to share, and we will remain," added Ireri Unzueta with the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization. What's next On Saturday, June 14, protests are planned across the country, including at Daley Plaza. It's being called the 'No Kings' rally, which will coincide with President Trump's planned military parade in Washington, D.C.
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.
