WA: another p.d. physically assaulted

My co-worker Larry is well-loved by everyone in the office and the courthouse. Almost everyone. From KIRO TV:

Attorney Attacked By Client In Courtroom

Larry's client, "who has a history of violence," chopped him in the throat this morning during jury selection, creating a courtroom full of eyewitnesses to the crime. Client bought himself a new trial and tons of new bad karma. Larry got a trip to the emergency room, but they say he's going to be okay. Get well soon.

Update from the Olympian:

Assault defendant attacks his public defender in Thurston County court

As a public defender, Larry Jefferson represents some of society’s most dangerous criminals. Many blame their attorney when they end up in jail.

But Jefferson never had one take a swing at him. Not until Wednesday, when a 21-year-old man on trial for custodial assault suddenly backhanded him in the throat...

Suspect slugs his attorney in court

From the Seattle Times:

Assault defendant socks lawyer during jury selection