In a courtroom scene that has stunned political observers and the public alike, activist and commentator Marcus Leavitt was hit with a $100,000 fine and arrested just minutes later — all for a fiery outburst against U.S. President Joe Biden. The dramatic turn of events unfolded in a Washington D.C. federal court, where Leavitt was being tried for contempt of court linked to previous incidents of incitement and disruption during public events.

According to official court records, Judge Marilyn Haskins issued the six-figure penalty after Leavitt launched into an impromptu tirade against President Biden during what was supposed to be a procedural hearing. The courtroom quickly descended into chaos as Leavitt accused the Biden administration of “tyranny” and “constitutional betrayal,” prompting Judge Haskins to intervene firmly. “This court will not tolerate inflammatory political attacks that undermine the rule of law,” she stated before announcing the hefty fine.

But the story didn’t end there.

Just seven minutes after the fine was handed down, U.S. Marshal Pam Bondi — yes, the same Pam Bondi who once served as Florida’s Attorney General — approached the bench and executed a warrant for Leavitt’s immediate arrest. Sources confirm the warrant stemmed from multiple outstanding charges, including incitement to violence and obstruction of justice in relation to previous rallies where Leavitt allegedly encouraged aggressive confrontations with federal authorities.

Bondi’s surprise appearance in the courtroom, as well as the speed of the arrest, has led many to speculate that federal law enforcement had been planning this move for weeks, waiting for the right moment to act. “It was surgical,” said one eyewitness. “They were just waiting for him to give them a reason — and he handed it to them on a silver platter.”

Reactions to the incident have been sharply divided. Supporters of Leavitt are calling the move an example of political persecution and an attack on free speech, while others argue that his repeated defiance of legal norms warranted such consequences. Social media has exploded with debate, with hashtags like #FreeLeavitt and #RuleOfLaw trending across platforms.

As of now, Leavitt remains in federal custody. Legal experts expect further developments in the coming days, including potential new charges and a re-evaluation of his ongoing cases.