A Zoom Cat‑astrophe in Texas Court
How a County Attorney Turned into the Court’s “Purr‑rot”
Picture this: Judge Roy Ferguson starts a routine virtual hearing on Zoom, ready to tackle a docket of 394th Judicial District Court. Instead of the usual lawyer‑voice‑flood, the screen flickers with a tiny, blue‑eyed feline grinning right at the bottom right corner. Spoiler alert: it’s not a kitten at all—it’s County Attorney Rod Ponton, thanks to a stubborn video filter.
What Went Wrong?
The Human (and Digital) Conspiracy
Social‑Media Buzz
The clip flew off the server, prompting Ferguson to share a helpful reminder:
“IMPORTANT ZOOM TIP: If a child used your computer, before you join a virtual hearing check the Zoom Video Options to be sure filters are off.”A short video of the incident went viral, showcasing the lawyer’s composure amid a virtual fur‑ball.
Quick Takeaways
“Everyone involved handled it with dignity, and the filtered lawyer showed incredible grace,” Judge Ferguson summed up the whole episode, turning a glitch into a courtroom comedy.
Want to see the clip?
No professional yet, this is a classic Queens‑up‑court mishap – and it’s definitely worth a chuckle.
