Man shoves candy into judge's face during parade

Man shoves candy into judge's face during parade

Published 11:13 p.m., Wednesday, July 14, 2010


BRIDGEPORT -- Police said a University of Bridgeport student angrily confronted Probate Judge Paul Ganim during the Puerto Rican parade, throwing candy into the judge's face.

Michael Williams, 26, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was charged with breach of peace and threatening. He was released after posting $2,500 bond.

According to police, Ganim had been marching alongside a convertible car tossing Tootsie Rolls to young children along the parade route when he was confronted by Williams.

Police said Williams grabbed Ganim around the face in an effort to stop him from throwing more candy.

He then reached into a box in the open car, grabbing handfuls of Tootsie Rolls and began shoving the candy into Ganim's face, shouting, "I'm from Brooklyn, I'll knock you out," police said.

Police said Williams later defended his actions claiming it was his right to do it under "freedom of speech."

"I don't know why he did it," Ganim said. "But I wasn't hurt."

-- DANIEL TEPFER

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