Disturbing footage has emerged of an inmate punching a defence lawyer in the head while she was discussing another suspect's case. Photo / WPBF 25 News
Disturbing footage has emerged of an inmate punching a defence lawyer in the head while she was discussing another suspect's case. Photo / WPBF 25 News
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Disturbing footage has emerged of an inmate punching a defence lawyer in the head while she was discussing another suspect's case.
Defence lawyer Julie Chase was standing next to a female client at Broward County Jail in Florida when male defendant William Green stood up from hisseat behind Chase.
Without warning Green walked up to Chase and whacked her across the side of her head, sending her sprawling to the floor.
Disturbing footage has emerged of an inmate punching a defence lawyer in the head while she was discussing another suspect's case. Photo / WPBF 25 News
Other inmates looked on in horror as multiple police officers quickly apprehended the attacker.
Chase can be seen grabbing at her face in pain.
The judge, who appeared via videolink, missed the altercation before looking up and saying: "What happened?" after seeing the lawyer on the ground.
William Green beat public defender Julie Chase during a court hearing a day after being arrested on suspicion of battery. Photo / Broward County Sheriff's Office