What an absolutely brilliant move from someone being tried on assault charges...
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Olympia, Washington -- The gavel wasn't the only thing getting a pounding in a Washington state courtroom.
A judge declared a mistrial after she saw defendant Justin Jacobson sock his court-appointed lawyer. Jacobson was being tried on assault charges.
Witnesses say Jacobson backhanded his attorney without warning. Guards immediately subdued Jacobson. Judge Paula Casey declared a mistrial because the incident was witnessed by prospective jurors.
Lawyer W. Larry Jefferson says getting smacked by a client isn't something you expect. He's withdrawn from the case.
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