Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Inmate accused of second pencil attack in court
Everett Herald.net ^ | May 13, 2011 | Rikki King

Posted on 05/18/2011 12:33:49 AM PDT by Daffynition

EVERETT -- An inmate at the Snohomish County Jail who allegedly stabbed his lawyer in the neck with a pencil earlier this week reportedly did the same thing again Friday.

Joshua Monson, 27, was in court for a motion Friday to stay action in his criminal cases so he can receive a mental health evaluation at Western State Hospital.

On Monday, Monson allegedly stabbed defense attorney Tom Cox. On Friday, he was in a hearing being conducted at the jail with the judge participating by video link, as reported by The Herald's news partner, KIRO-7.

That's when Monson's new attorney, Gurjit Pandher, was attacked.

Contacted after the hearing, Pandher declined to talk about what happened.

Pandher was not seriously hurt, Snohomish County sheriff's spokeswoman Rebecca Hover said. He was checked over by a nurse and continued with his workday.

Monson is facing a murder trial after he was accused of shooting a man in the head in a south Everett apartment in January. Witnesses told detectives that Monson and the victim, Brian Jones, were rivals because of their mutual interest in Jones' girlfriend.

Monson allegedly stabbed Cox during jury selection for a 2010 drug case. He was assigned a new lawyer Thursday.

(Excerpt) Read more at heraldnet.com ...


TOPICS: Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: washington
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-24 next last
It was Friday, the 13th. I'm sure the pencil was talking to him and told him to do it.


1 posted on 05/18/2011 12:33:51 AM PDT by Daffynition
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Daffynition

The pencil is not mightier than the sword. Time for this “mentally ill” person who knew exactly what he was doing to die by the sword, methinks.


2 posted on 05/18/2011 1:02:21 AM PDT by Olog-hai
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Daffynition

Maybe next time he’s in court and wants to take notes, one of those broad felt tip markers would make more sense.


3 posted on 05/18/2011 2:16:19 AM PDT by muir_redwoods (Obama. Chauncey Gardiner without the homburg.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: muir_redwoods
I can see it now...


4 posted on 05/18/2011 2:30:58 AM PDT by Daffynition ("Don't just live your life, but witness it also.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: Daffynition

Soooo, then it’s illegal to stick a pencil in a lawyer?
Who knew?


5 posted on 05/18/2011 3:23:54 AM PDT by Joe Boucher ((FUBO))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Daffynition

So he “penciled in” his court appointed lawyer?


6 posted on 05/18/2011 3:27:48 AM PDT by Tainan (Cogito Ergo Conservitus.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Tainan

I guess he wanted his lawyer to get the point.


7 posted on 05/18/2011 3:31:50 AM PDT by riverrunner
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Daffynition

That lawyer needs to get the lead out.


8 posted on 05/18/2011 3:40:26 AM PDT by SnuffaBolshevik
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Daffynition

Paranoid schizos need to be locked up, heavily medicated and removed from the public sphere.


9 posted on 05/18/2011 3:54:11 AM PDT by KantianBurke (Hey Tea Party folks - what about Social Security reform?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Daffynition

From now on, only crayons for this guy.


10 posted on 05/18/2011 4:34:50 AM PDT by Moltke (Always retaliate first.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Daffynition
... stabbed his lawyer in the neck ...

Telling the lawyer he was a pencil neck geek?...

11 posted on 05/18/2011 4:35:38 AM PDT by LRS ("This is silly! It can't be! It can't be!!" "Oh yes it is! I said you wouldn't know the joint.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Daffynition

Sounds like he’s the most sane person there.


12 posted on 05/18/2011 4:38:54 AM PDT by Darteaus94025
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Daffynition

Dummy. With lawyers, it’s a wooden stake through the heart.


13 posted on 05/18/2011 8:48:48 AM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Joe Boucher

14 posted on 05/18/2011 11:36:12 AM PDT by Daffynition ("Don't just live your life, but witness it also.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: Tainan
Maybe needs a bigger pencil.


15 posted on 05/18/2011 11:37:45 AM PDT by Daffynition ("Don't just live your life, but witness it also.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: KantianBurke
Should get the chair.


16 posted on 05/18/2011 11:38:59 AM PDT by Daffynition ("Don't just live your life, but witness it also.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: LRS
Before or after the brief?


17 posted on 05/18/2011 11:40:05 AM PDT by Daffynition ("Don't just live your life, but witness it also.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: Tainan
The jury of his peers.


18 posted on 05/18/2011 11:41:55 AM PDT by Daffynition ("Don't just live your life, but witness it also.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: Daffynition
An inmate at the Snohomish County Jail who allegedly stabbed his lawyer in the neck with a pencil

Gives whole new meaning to the term "Pencil Neck Geek."

19 posted on 05/18/2011 11:45:50 AM PDT by dfwgator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Darteaus94025

20 posted on 05/18/2011 11:48:43 AM PDT by Daffynition ("Don't just live your life, but witness it also.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-24 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson