What an absurd story this is! I think I need a new “only in America” blog category. Anyway, have a read of this…

A Westmoreland County man accused of threatening a judge wants the charges dismissed because he says he couldn’t possibly carry out the threat — he has no legs and limited use of his arms. 49-year-old Samuel Shoemaker’s attorney says his client was simply blowing off steam.

Shoemaker is charged with retaliation against a judicial official and making terroristic threats.He is accused of threatening to punch and strangle county Judge John Driscoll on April 18th, 2006. Driscoll had just ruled against Shoemaker, who wanted a paternity test to avoid child-support payments. Shoemaker lost his legs about a decade ago after coming in contact with a high-voltage wire.

District Attorney John Peck says Shoemaker could have carried out his threat.

How ridiculous Check out the original story here.