The man attacked his public defender on the first day of jury selection. He had a lengthy criminal history of assaults and disobeying orders, authorities said.
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That attorney is also now filing a lawsuit, saying he was suspended after the attack.
County officials said the suspension was issued because they received multiple complaints from clients about that attorney as well.
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