JUDGE CITES DARROW FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT IN SCOPES TRIAL
Dayton, Tennessee (JFK+50) On July 20, 1925, Clarence Darrow, defense attorney for John T. Scopes accused of violating Tennessee's anti-evolution law, "was cited for contempt of court*...by Judge John T. Raulston."
According to Associated Press, Mr. Darrow is required to make $5000 bond and appear tomorrow in court to "show why contempt proceedings should not be instituted."
Judge Raulston said...
"Men...should never hold themselves superior to the law."
The judge submitted the following exchange in court which he deems worthy of his contempt ruling...
Court: "Always expect this court to rule correctly."
Darrow: "No, Sir, we do not."
Court: "I hope you do not mean to reflect upon the integrity of this court."
Darrow: "Well, your honor has the right to hope."
*contempt of court is committing the crime of being disobedient or disrespectful toward a court of law & its officers. A judge may impose a fine and/or time in jail for such behavior.
SOURCE
"Darrow Is Cited For Contempt By Scopes Case Judge," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., July 20, 1925, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
