UTICA - Closing arguments in the trial of a Utica man were disrupted Wednesday morning by a violent outburst from the defendant. Michael Chicherchia interrupted the prosecution’s summation with an obscenity laced rant aimed at the judge and District Attorney.

Michael Chicherchia is charged with sexually abusing a six year girl while babysitting the child. He was physically removed by court officials after his outburst in Oneida County Court Wednesday morning.

Chicherchia was becoming more and more visibly agitated during the closing arguments of his trial. He was seen shaking his head from side to side, especially during the comments to the jury by Assistant District Attorney Doug DeMarche. Chicherchia finally snapped, standing up at the defense table, yelling, screaming, swearing and gesturing toward the judge. His tirade continued in a room adjoining the courtroom and could easily be heard in Judge Michael Dwyer’s court.

The closing arguments were completed and the case has gone to the jury, who are deliberating to reach a verdict.

NewsChannel 2 will have more on this trail and the verdict, if reached this afternoon, during our evening news. We will also update the website and events warrant.