“Leavitt, you will pay the price for that outburst,” the judge announced, his voice cold and unwavering. “I am fining you $100,000 for contempt of court. This is not the place for such reckless and inappropriate attacks.”
The tension in the room was palpable, but it was nothing compared to what happened next. As the room buzzed with whispers, one person remained calm and focused—Pam Bondi, the former Florida Attorney General, known as the state’s “Iron Lady” for her unwavering stance on tough legal matters. Bondi had been present for the case as a legal advisor, but what happened next was something no one expected.