Anthony Wilde was arrested last Thursday following his sudden outburst during the trial, in which he stated he had an arrest warrant for Judge Kerry Macgill.
The rape trial ongoing had nothing to do with him but Wilde said later in court he was tryi
ng to get the judge's attention about the case of the Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, who was represented by Judge Macgill when he was a solicitor in Bradford prior to being appointed to the Bench.
Wilde, 49 of Crossflatts Mount, Beeston, Leeds, was arrested by Det Con William Potter who was giving evidence in the rape trial at the time.
Wilde was taken before High Court Judge Mr Justice Andrew Smith, who then remanded him in custody, barring reporting of the incident until the rape trial ended, after hearing the outburst had caused considerable stir and upset in what was a serious sexual case.
Appearing back yesterday before the High Court Judge with legal representation, Wilde admitted his actions had amounted to contempt of court.
Jane Brady, for Wilde, said he now accepted his actions were misguided and wanted to apologise.
Jailing Wilde for three months but suspending the sentence for two years, Mr Justice Andrew Smith told him to disrupt the court process in such a way amounted to contempt
He warned Wilde any similar behaviour would be viewed even more seriously.
