Defendant lunges for officer's gun in Oregon courtroom

<p>Video shows a dramatic Oregon courtroom scuffle in which a defendant lunges for a police officer&#39;s gun.</p><p>The Oregonian/OregonLive reports&nbsp;a judge had denied a request by deputies to restrain 27-year-old Scott Lemmon in court Wednesday.</p><p>In the video, Lemmon stands up and grabs for a gun worn by a Newport police officer sitting at a table nearby.</p><p>The officer turned away and a courthouse deputy tackled Lemmon to the floor.</p><p>Lemmon was on trial for robbery and other charges and was later convicted. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says he could face new charges.</p><p>His defense attorney, Brian Gardner, did not return a request for comment Friday.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(127, 127, 127);">Cover image: A Portland Police officer blocks the crossing of Naito Parkway during the Alt Right Rally at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on August 4, 2018 in Portland, Oregon (File photo: VCG)</span></p><p><br/></p>