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SAN FRANCISCO — Sewer flooding on the second and third floors of the Bryant Street Court building Friday caused more than just a stink. Court Judges had to ‘double up’ and hear their cases during scheduled breaks.

All of the mess was caused by inmates flushing the toilets of  the Bryant Street jail. It caused more than 2 inches of raw sewage to seep out, flooding five courtrooms at the San Francisco Hall of Justice.

They called out a plumber who detected jumpsuits and bedsheets upon snaking out the lines. Regarding the material found in the sewer line; the buildings manager, Jason Hinson stated that inmates will ”flush it repeatedly until it just sucks it down.”

Unfortunately, the event caused the closure of five courtrooms, holding up proceedings. Further, the building may need to replace carpets if they are found to be a bio-hazard.

Coming to the rescue, and likely putting a dent in the cities budget, are devices called “muffin monsters.” These contraptions are actually installed on to sewage pipes as grinders which can help alleviate any future issues. At $100,000 each, they may be pricey but well worth the cost. They’d have to be installed at all entry lines.

The last time inmates pulled a prank like this was in the mid-90′s. It was back then the original “muffin monster’s” were purchased at the jail and put into use.