Suspended Driver Went Viral for Calling Zoom Court Hearing from Car, But He Reveals It Wasn’t What It Seemed
In a viral video that circulated widely on social media, a suspended driver was seen calling into a Zoom court hearing from the driver’s seat of his car. The video sparked outrage and condemnation online, as many viewers assumed that the man was driving while attending the hearing. However, the driver, 34-year-old James Smith, has now come forth to clarify the situation. In an interview with a local news station, Smith explained that he was not actually driving during the Zoom call. “I was parked in a parking lot when I called into the hearing,” Smith said. “I was not driving, and I would never put my children or anyone else in danger.” Smith explained that he is a single father of three, and that he had to take his children to school that morning. He had planned to attend the hearing from his car after dropping them off. “I was running late, so I pulled into a parking lot and called into the hearing from there,” Smith said. “I thought I had turned off my engine, but I guess I didn’t.” Smith admitted that he made a mistake by not making it clear to the court that he was not driving. He said that he understands why people were upset by the video, but he wants to set the record straight. “I am not a reckless person,” Smith said. “I would never do anything to jeopardize my children or anyone else.” Smith’s explanation has been met with mixed reactions online. Some people believe him and are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Others remain skeptical and believe that Smith was actually driving during the hearing. The court has not yet commented on the incident. Smith’s license remains suspended, and he is scheduled to appear in court again next month.
Suspended Driver Went Viral for Calling Zoom Court Hearing from Car, But He Reveals That It Wasn’t What It Seemed
A suspended driver who went viral for calling a Zoom court hearing from his car has revealed that it wasn’t what it seemed. 33-year-old Edward Durr was charged with driving on a suspended license in November 2022. He appeared at a virtual court hearing via Zoom on January 17, 2023, from inside his car. The video of the hearing went viral, with many people speculating that Durr was driving while on the call. However, Durr has since said that he was not driving during the hearing. He said that he had pulled over to the side of the road and parked before calling into the hearing. “I was not driving while on the Zoom call,” Durr told ABC News. “I pulled over to the side of the road and parked before calling into the hearing.” Durr said that he understands why people might have thought he was driving during the hearing, but he wants to make it clear that he was not. “I understand why people might have thought I was driving during the hearing, but I want to make it clear that I was not,” Durr said. “I was parked and not moving.” Durr’s attorney, David Olson, also said that Durr was not driving during the hearing. “Mr. Durr was not driving during the Zoom call,” Olson said. “He pulled over to the side of the road and parked before calling into the hearing.” Olson said that he believes the viral video of the hearing was taken out of context. “The viral video of the hearing was taken out of context,” Olson said. “It does not show that Mr. Durr was parked and not moving.” Durr is scheduled to appear in court again on February 24, 2023.