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Opp: 33-year-old Clifton Williams may want to bring a cup of coffee the next time he visits the courthouse. While waiting to hear the sentence issued to his cousin for drug violations, Williams let out what court documents call a “yawn-like sound” during proceedings. Presiding Judge Daniel Rozak’s didn’t take kindly to the sleepy-time gesture, and sentenced Williams with the maximum penalty of 6 months’ time for contempt of court. Witnesses are divided in determining if the punishment was just or out of line…but it won’t be hard for your brand to put a stake in the ground! If your brand offers anything that could make Williams more attentive, courteous, awake, and respectful, send it to him in the boat-loads! So far, Williams has served 21 days of his sentence, and if he apologizes during a hearing with the judge tomorrow, he may be let out early. Let’s hope Williams gets plenty of sleep beforehand.

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