State District Judge John Chupp must come from a family of firefighters because Friday he managed a hearing in his Tarrant County courtroom that...
At one point in Beard’s arguments against Marchi, Chupp said, “I don’t think you have any evidence and that’s your problem.”
Beard later reacted with surprise when Chupp indicated he had dropped all the claims against March: “Wait, defamation was dismissed as well?”
“Yes, I said that a long time ago,” Chupp had to point out.
In another exchange, a slightly exasperated Chupp said, “Am I not being clear?” Beard responded, “No, your honor, it’s that I’m not listening“ – to which the judge said, “It would help if you would.”
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