Citing vulgarity, judge orders new trial in courthouse brawl

A federal judge on Thursday granted a new trial in a lawsuit over a courthouse fistfight, saying a witness’ surprise use of avulgar, sexist term was more prejudicial than probative.

SANTA ANA -- A federal judge on Thursday granted a new trial in a lawsuit over a courthouse fistfight, saying a witness' surprise use of a vulgar, sexist term was more prejudicial than probative.

U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter vacated a jury's April verdict, which included $250,000 in punitive damages against criminal defense attorney James M. Crawford.

Crawford fought with Dillon P. Al...

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