Second Session #11 - August 19, 2026 In Court: A Missing Phone Call, Kicking Meth Down a Drain, and a Difficult Prelim + More

This episode of The Courtroom Files features real court hearings from across the United States. Judge Simpson hears a competency review, Judge Aquilina drops a 365-day sentence on a probation violator who couldn't find a phone but could find meth, Judge Thornton accepts a guilty plea from a man who hid his drugs in a storm drain, and Judge Oakley binds a defendant over for trial on a 4th degree criminal sexual conduct charge.• Judge Simpson reviews a defendant's competency status• Judge Aquilina revokes probation for a defendant who absconded to Detroit• Judge Thornton hears a guilty plea involving meth and property damage• Judge Oakley presides over a preliminary examinationRecorded live on August 19, 2026. Full video replay on YouTube.Subscribe for daily uploads!Visit The Courtroom Files Store: https://courtroomfiles.comFollow Dan on Substack: https://dansoule.substack.comWatch TCF on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thecourtroomfiles