Texas Attorney, Rod Ponton, received unanticipated attention after a zoom call mishap involving a cat filter.
Texas Attorney, Rod Ponton, logged into the virtual court proceeding for the 394th Judicial District Court in Brewster County, Texas while being unaware that a cat filter would soon become plastered onto his screen.
The following discussion took place in the zoom call meeting.
I believe you have a filter turned on in the video settings.
You might want to…
Judge Roy Ferguson Stated.
Can you hear me judge?
Rod Parton Stated.
I can hear you. I think it’s a filter.
Judge Roy Ferguson Stated.
It is, and I don’t know how to remove it. I’ve got my assistant here. She’s trying to, but…
I’m prepared to go forward with it…
I’m here live. I’m not a cat.
Rod Parton Stated.
I can see that.
Judge Roy Ferguson Stated.
After some difficulty, the issue was finally resolved, and the meeting began.
After the incident, Judge Roy Ferguson took to twitter to make a statement.
Judge Roy Ferguson also stated this.
“These fun moments are a by-product of the legal profession’s dedication to ensuring that the justice system continues to function in these tough times. Everyone involved handled it with dignity, and the filtered lawyer showed incredible grace. True professionalism all around!” -Judge Roy Ferguson