Crime & Justice

Alleged Meth-Fueled Murderer Dropped by Lawyer After Wild Courtroom Attack

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Attorney Quinn Jolly asked to exit the case “due to the irretrievably broken state of the attorney-client relationship.” Don't worry, though, she has a new lawyer already.

A screenshot of video showing Taylor Schabusiness attacking her lawyer in a court room
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Accused meth-fueled murderer Taylor Schabusiness officially has a new attorney. After the Wisconsin woman physically attacked her defense lawyer during a competency hearing earlier this month, her lawyer has successfully withdrawn from the case, and the public defender’s office already found a replacement. Attorney Quinn Jolly had asked to recuse himself from the case “due to the irretrievably broken state of the attorney-client relationship” caused by Schabusiness attacking him. On Monday as a judge granted Jolly’s wish, two deputies stood within arm’s length of the alleged killer—just in case. Her next court date is set for March 3.

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