Mark is giving testimony at his trial. He uses a disparaging word to describe the prosecutor and the judge halts the proceedings.

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To hold Mark in contempt, the judge must determine if Mark's comment demonstrates willful disregard for the court's authority. "Willful" implies that the action was done with a deliberate or intentional disregard for the legal process, fitting the context of contempt of court.

Mark Is Giving Testimony at His Trial