Accused Elizabeth Smart kidnapper Brian David Mitchell removed from courtroom »
Posted By Jayson 1 year, 2 months ago in ReligionAccused Elizabeth Smart kidnapper Brian David Mitchell was once again removed from a federal courtroom Friday. But after a very short delay, the hearing continued as scheduled.
Mitchell, who along with his estranged wife Wanda Barzee, were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of interstate kidnapping and unlawful transportation of a minor across state lines, was gagged at his initial federal court hearing before U.S. Magistrate Samuel Alba on Monday, but still created enough of a disturbance that the hearing was continued.
On Friday, Alba again allowed Mitchell in the courtroom to give him the opportunity to listen to the proceedings without creating a disruption.
Wearing a red jumpsuit from the Salt Lake County Jail, Mitchell entered the courtroom under tight security with his eyes closed, his hands and feet shackled and carrying what appeared to be a blank note pad.
After being placed in his seat to wait for the judge to come out, Mitchell began singing the hymn, "Be Still My Soul."
"Is he going to stop or is he going to continue?" Alba asked the defense.
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