Crime & Justice

Florida Murderer Elbows Attorney in the Face Before Death Sentence

DIDN’T SEE THAT COMING

“I used to box,” the lawyer told the judge after the attack. “I’ve taken a lot better shots than that one.”

AJ McDougall
AJ McDougall 

Breaking News Reporter

Mugshot of Joseph Zieler, who elbowed his attorney in the face after getting a death sentence.
Lee County Jail
AJ McDougall

AJ McDougall

Breaking News Reporter

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