Sovereign Citizen vs. Judge: The Case That Broke the Legal System!

Added: 2026-05-09

[00:00:05]I'm Jonathan Schuster. Uh, for the record, uh, Abigail, this man was never appointed to me up on my behalf. Uh, like I told him the very first time I've ever met him, I'm here sui juris and proper persona.

[00:00:21]I reserve all rights. I Jonathan hyphen Troy hyphen Leo hyphen Leo Troy colon Schuster, comma beneficiary and sovereign and clear of the fraud, menace, and duress, fiduciary advocate.

[00:00:36]This is a social security cestui que trust action, which you are now a real party and interest to.

[00:00:43]I'm here sui juris and proper persona. I challenge the jurisdiction of this court, and I don't understand and I so I do need some questions answered.

[00:00:53]Uh, is there is there a bond on this matter?

[00:00:56]Um, I believe you were PR. Actually, bail was set at $2,000.

[00:01:01]So, there is a bond on this matter, correct? Yes, there is.

[00:01:04]>> Okay. So, is is my social security number attached to these charges in any way?

[00:01:10]I don't believe so.

[00:01:12]You don't believe so? You don't >> have any record of your social security number. So, as far as I know, I don't know your social security number.

[00:01:20]No, I'm saying it. Is my social security number attached to these charges in any way?

[00:01:26]Only in the extent that it's connected to your driving history.

[00:01:31]So, is that a yes or a no?

[00:01:34]In some way, shape, or form, your social security number is in the system with records on you. That is true. Okay.

[00:01:41]So, you just told me there was a bond, which means this is commercial court.

[00:01:48]It's not commercial >> you're saying that my social security number is attached to these charges.

[00:01:55]And so, which means this is a cestui que trust action, which you are a real party and interest to.

[00:02:01]Uh, and I just told you I was the beneficiary.

[00:02:04]Uh, you're supposed to be charged with a trust.

[00:02:07]Schuster just accused the court of fraud, claiming that bonding his trust without consent is illegal.

[00:02:15]This is the sovereign citizen nuclear option. But, the judge's response?

[00:02:20]I'm saying you are subject to the jurisdiction of this court. Mic drop.

[00:02:26]Schuster's argument hinges on the idea that courts can't touch his trust, a common sovereign citizen tactic.

[00:02:34]But, the judge isn't biting. Is this a legitimate legal argument or just nonsense?

[00:02:39]You're you're not charged with a beneficiary.

[00:02:42]And if you're creating bonds against my trust without my permission, I don't understand. Are you saying you're committing fraud trust?

[00:02:52]I'm saying that you are subject to the jurisdiction of this court.

[00:02:55]>> This matter cannot move until you've proven jurisdiction, and you failed to do so.

[00:03:02]And if you cannot prove jurisdiction, then this matter needs to be dismissed with prejudice because this is a commercial matter. I am a non-US citizen American national by way of American Samoa.

[00:03:12]I'm beneficiary.

[00:03:14]I am here sui juris and proper persona, and we cannot move any further on this matter until this is either dismissed with prejudice or you can prove jurisdiction.

[00:03:24]So, what would you like to do with your case? I assume, Mr. Parent, that you are not representing So, Mr. Parent cannot speak for me. Okay. I He's not speaking for you, but I am asking him a direct question, so I need you to let him answer.

[00:03:35]>> Okay.

[00:03:36]Yeah, so the court did appoint us on this matter, um, but it sounds like he does not want my office to represent him, so I'm happy to withdraw. You can dismiss yourself. So, would you like to represent yourself in the matter, Mr. Schuster?

[00:03:50]>> tell me to shut up.

[00:03:52]You can dismiss yourself. So, he can't dismiss himself. Only I can dismiss him.

[00:03:57]I'm asking you if you wish to have an attorney or if you wish to represent yourself. This is a trust or cestui que trust >> Schuster just issued an ultimatum. Prove jurisdiction or dismiss the case.

[00:04:09]This is the sovereign citizen Hail Mary.

[00:04:12]But, the judge's response?

[00:04:14]It's not my job to prove jurisdiction to you.

[00:04:17]Translation, the court already has jurisdiction and you're wasting my time.

[00:04:23]Schuster's next move?

[00:04:24]I'm here sui juris.

[00:04:27]The judge's reply?

[00:04:29]Your choices are Mr. Parent represents you, you hire a lawyer, or you represent yourself.

[00:04:36]Is Schuster actually cornering the judge or is he just digging his own grave?

[00:04:41]action.

[00:04:42]And so, I'm here sui juris and proper persona. Do you know what that means?

[00:04:47]And so, we can prove >> know what it means because it's nonsense, but nonetheless, prove jurisdiction or we can dismiss this matter with prejudice. So, I'm not going to do that today. Here are your choices.

[00:04:58]You can have Mr. Parent represent you, you can choose to obtain private counsel, or you can represent yourself.

[00:05:05]Let's start there. Which of those three?

[00:05:06]>> Who's going to represent me? I can present myself as I said. So, you want So, you wish to go pro se? I don't need you to read the script. I need you to tell me if you wish to go pro se. I told you I'm here sui juris and proper persona.

[00:05:19]Ms. Roberts, are you there? Yes, Judge.

[00:05:23]My inclination is to, um, set this matter over and see if Mr. Schuster wants to give it another shot with his attorney or go pro se.

[00:05:34]Looks like this is the first pretrial and suspect he's not prepared to set for trial today.

[00:05:40]Um, what what is the first one? There's no plea. Okay. I'm not speaking to you, so you're going to have to wait. I'm speaking to Ms. Roberts. I mean, Judge, Judge, I would ask that we set this matter over 1 week.

[00:05:54]Okay.

[00:05:55]>> [snorts and clears throat] >> Do you want to come back to court in 1 week and try again? We can finish this matter now.

[00:05:59]>> We can't.

[00:06:00]There we can't move this any further because >> So, here's the thing. you haven't proven jurisdiction. Here's the thing. It's not my position today to have to prove jurisdiction to you. It is. It is your position because all the courts And I'm also not going to argue with you. There's no argument.

[00:06:15]>> So, I'm going to have you come back to court in 1 week. There is there is no nothing you can prove to me that you have jurisdiction. Schuster just rejected the July 1st court date because, wait for it, "I'm a man. I have things to do."

[00:06:30]This is the sovereign citizen ego on full display.

[00:06:33]The judge's response?

[00:06:35]"If you don't show up, there's going to be a bench warrant."

[00:06:39]Schuster's reply?

[00:06:40]"Are you threatening me?"

[00:06:42]The judge's final warning.

[00:06:44]"You're going to come back on July 1st at 9:00 a.m." Translation, "This isn't a negotiation."

[00:06:51]Is Schuster actually too busy or is he just testing the judge's patience?

[00:06:57]This this man does not speak for me. So, we're going to come back to court on July uh, I'm sorry, on Yeah, July >> 1st.

[00:07:06]>> That date doesn't work. Why doesn't it work for you? Because I'm a man.

[00:07:11]I have things to do.

[00:07:13]I've come here multiple times under duress with threats from your end, and I [clears throat] have no more time for this matter. And unless you can prove jurisdiction, there's no need for this matter to move any further. You're going to come back on July 1st at 9:00 a.m. If you don't come back on July 1st >> Are you threatening me now? I'm telling you there's going to be a bench warrant issued if you don't show up.

[00:07:37]>> me now? I'm giving you the choice of showing up or bench warrant issued.

[00:07:40]>> matter now or be responsible for your actions.

[00:07:44]>> We'll set this for July 1st. Do you want to be responsible for your actions and set this further? Because you can do that or you can dismiss this matter with prejudice. I'm not going to do that today. So, July 1st, 9:00 a.m. back back in this courtroom.

[00:08:00]Abigail, what's what's the reason for the threats, Abigail?

[00:08:07]You violated my rights enough.

[00:08:09]>> We'll just hold speedy for this one, Roberts.

[00:08:11]>> rights enough. This matter needs to be dismissed with prejudice.

[00:08:16]We'll see you back on July 1st.

[00:08:19]Or else what? You're going to threaten me? Or else the court will issue a bench warrant.

[00:08:23]>> threatening me now, Abigail.

[00:08:24]>> I am telling you the your options.

[00:08:26]>> you this matter needs to be dismissed with prejudice because you cannot prove jurisdiction.

[00:08:32]>> And there it is. The sovereign citizen meltdown.

[00:08:36]Schuster just threatened to charge anyone who touches him with assault and battery, then stormed out of the courtroom.

[00:08:43]The judge's response?

[00:08:44]"For the record, the defendant is choosing to leave without his paperwork.

[00:08:49]He is expected back on July 1st at 9:00 a.m."

[00:08:52]Translation, "This isn't over."

[00:08:56]Schuster's final line?

[00:08:58]"This matter is dismissed."

[00:09:00]The judge's reply? Silence.

[00:09:03]Final score, judge one, Schuster zero.

[00:09:07]Who do you think will show up on July 1st?

[00:09:10]>> This is a cestui que trust action.

[00:09:12]>> Signature here from Mr. I'm trying to commit fraud. Sir, Mr. Schuster, >> He's speaking with with Abigail. You're You're not You're done. No, no, you can't tell me I'm done.

[00:09:21]>> I I can.

[00:09:22]>> a matter No, you you don't have power to do that.

[00:09:24]>> Your court case is over.

[00:09:25]>> You don't have power to do that.

[00:09:26]>> Sir, your hearing is over. If you don't take your paperwork and leave the courtroom, we'll have you remanded into custody.

[00:09:32]>> You're threatening me now. I'm giving you a choice.

[00:09:37]>> And if anybody tries to touch me, I'll charge them with assault and battery.

[00:09:41]So, I will be gone because this matter is dismissed.

[00:09:47]So, for the record, For the record, >> choosing to leave without his paperwork.

[00:09:52]He is expected to be back in court July 1st at 9:00 a.m.

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