Hatemonger Disrupts First Court Appearance

James von Brunn appeared in public for the first time since the June shooting while making the appearance in U.S. District Court in Washington, and he made sure his voice was heard.

“Your honor!” von Brunn said from a wheelchair while the topic of a psychological exam was being discussed in the courtroom.

The judge advised the 89-year-old suspected shooter not to speak, but von Brunn blurted out, “Your constitution guarantees me a speedy and fair trial.”

He also said, “As a United States citizen and a Naval officer, I am sworn to protect my country. I take my vows very seriously.”