Der Goes Da Judge!

"Negotiations for the state’s release of more than 460 children who were removed from a polygamist sect in April broke down Friday in a scene of chaos and bitterness in a courtroom in this West Texas city.

Lawyers for the families said the judge overseeing the release lacked authority to impose restrictions on it, and the judge, in disagreement, ended the proceedings and walked out of the courtroom."

Gretel C. Kovach & Kirk Johnson, "Deal to Return Children to Sect Breaks Down," NYTimes (May 31, 2008)