Franklin Williams had been convicted in connection with three armed robberies and related violent offenses. This was his sentencing hearing, but instead of sitting quietly, he kept arguing with the judge. >> And the jury came back with a verdict of law. >> That's a violation of the law, judge. >> Here we go. I'm going to tape it >> out, judge. >> and then I'll unzip it when I want you to talk. >> This wasn't a single outburst. It was nearly an hour of interruptions, about 60 times in a 54-minute hearing. After multiple warnings, the judge ordered deputies to tape Williams' mouth shut. The court moved from chaos to silence in seconds as officers followed the order. >> Take me off. >> Now, I'd like you to stand. >> Mr. Williams, I want to make it real clear. If you spit or attempt to bite or injure any of my deputies, you're going to have a bad day. Are you clear? >> on me, man. We don't want this [ __ ] It is what it is. I don't agree with anything I say. >> Go ahead. >> Please. >> When one strip of tape didn't work, they placed another over his mouth. During sentencing, he begged the judge for mercy and said he wasn't a monster. >> I want the world to know I am not an animal. Contrary to what people may think, I am a man. Your honor, I ask today, your honor, that I receive the lightest sentence that you can give me. >> I know you're not an animal, Mr. Williams. You're a human being. But the question the court has to determine is whether or not you've learned from those mistakes. >> The judge announced the punishment, 24 years in prison. He thought talking would save him. Instead, it sealed his fate.