SovCit Says Judge Has No Authority Over Him — Judge Kicks Him Out

In the Circuit Court for Dickson County, Tennessee, #JudgeDavidWolfe presides over a hearing in which defendant Mr. Vaughn argues a motion for a new trial after being convicted of retaliation for past action. Vaughn represents himself and raises numerous challenges to his conviction, including arguments about witness sequestration, the officer's official capacity, the definition of an official proceeding, alleged due-process violations, discovery, jury instructions, and the circumstances surrounding his arrest. One of Vaughn's main arguments is that the police officer involved was acting outside her official capacity when she interacted with him inside the county jail. He also argues that the jail incident did not occur during an "official proceeding" and therefore could not support the retaliation charge. The state disagrees, arguing that the officer was acting within her official duties and that the relevant statute applied to the circumstances. Judge Wolfe reviews the arguments and the Tennessee case law cited by Vaughn. The judge rejects the argument that the officer lost her official capacity after leaving the city limits and concludes that the officer was acting within her duties when she arrested Vaughn, transported him to the jail, and handled the arrest paperwork. The judge also addresses the retaliation charge, explaining why the threats made inside the jail occurred after the original arrest and involved an officer who could be considered a witness in a judicial proceeding. Judge Wolfe ultimately denies Vaughn's motion for a new trial and also denies his motion for a suspended sentence. The hearing becomes particularly tense near the end when Vaughn repeatedly interrupts the judge and challenges the court's authority. When Vaughn says, "Only God does," after being asked whether the judge has authority over him, Judge Wolfe orders him to stop talking. Vaughn continues, and the judge ultimately orders him removed from the courtroom. #JudgeDavidWolfe #DicksonCounty #DicksonCountyCourt #TennesseeCourt #DavidWolfe #RetaliationForPastAction #MotionForNewTrial #SovereignCitizen #ProSeDefendant #CourtroomDrama Disclaimer: This video is presented for educational, commentary, and documentary purposes. It is based on statements and proceedings from a public courtroom hearing and may not include every fact or circumstance of the case. The information presented reflects statements and arguments made by the defendant, prosecution, witnesses, and court during the proceeding. Claims and allegations raised by the defendant are presented as arguments made in court and should not be treated as independently established facts. This content is not legal advice and should not be considered a substitute for official court records. Viewers should consult the official court record for complete and authoritative information concerning the case.