Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have confirmed the arrest of Pheynix Charles Graham, born August 3, 1998, on March 27, 2025, for Contempt of Court—Willful Disobedience to Court Mandate, under statute 588.20.2(4).
This charge stems from Graham’s deliberate failure to comply with a lawful court order—a serious misdemeanor offense that can carry jail time, fines, or additional sanctions depending on the severity of the violation. Minnesota law treats willful disobedience as a direct challenge to judicial authority, and enforcement is swift when orders are ignored.
Court officials have not yet released details of the specific mandate Graham violated, but the case adds to the growing list of recent contempt-related arrests across the county.
Further updates will follow as this case proceeds through the legal system.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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Under Minnesota Statute 588.20, contempt charges can result from disobeying court orders, disrupting proceedings, or showing disrespect to the court.
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Judges have broad discretion in determining penalties, including immediate detention.
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Contempt is classified as either civil or criminal, and willful disobedience typically falls under criminal contempt.