SAN JOSE, Calif. — A bailiff dragged an accused man out of a Santa Clara County Superior Court courtroom Monday during a recess, delaying resolution of his case to Tuesday.
The accused had appeared in custody and faced four criminal charges. His case was ready to resolve, according to Deputy Public Defender Polina Beckerson.
When the court went on its mid-morning break, the bailiff asked the accused to follow him out of the courtroom. The accused smiled and nodded in apparent agreement but did not stand up. The bailiff raised his voice and repeated the order…