NEWPORT, TN — A Cocke County inmate has been charged after officers said he attempted to escape from court Monday by jumping out of a second-story window.

33-year-old Micheal Dean Smith was in Sessions Court along with six other inmates when he walked from the bench in the courtroom to get tissues several times before jumping out of a second-story window. Reports state he fell on his back, then tried to get up and run. He was in handcuffs and shackles during the incident.

He has been in Cocke County Jail custody on a fugitive from justice warrant from another state.

According to the report, Smith had minor injuries and was taken to Newport Medical Center. He was then airlifted by Lifestar to UT Medical Center.

He is facing a charge of attempting to escape.