Man Faked Heart Attack In Court

A man appeared to fake a heart attack during his trial and it was all caught on courtroom cameras.

The incident happened in the Montgomery County courthouse a month ago. The video made it to the web and it has become an internet sensation.

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The trial of Keison Wilkins began as most do, with a few comments from the judge and a statement from the prosecution and the defense. However, in this case Wilkins was defending himself.

Court officials said on the second day of the trial, Wilkins grabbed his chest and collapsed to the ground. Deputies in the courtroom rushed to his side. Medics checked Wilkins out and found no medical problem.

Jim Drubert, of the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court said, "It was a very, very unusual occurance, level one human drama." And it's that drama and curiosity that is leading people to the web in droves.

As for Wilkins, he is was convicted of felonious assault and other charges. He is now serving a 42-year prison sentence.

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