Blind man takes lawyer back but ditches court as Tampa murder trial opens

A day after telling a judge he would represent himself in his murder trial, Robert Kessler changed his mind. The blind 74-year-old wanted his public defender back.

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Tampa Bay TimesLean Left· 7d ago

Blind man takes lawyer back but ditches court as Tampa murder trial opens

Tampa Bay TimesLean Left· 8d ago

Blind man to defend himself in Tampa murder case after shunning lawyer

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Court TVCenter· 7d ago

Blind murder defendant who wanted to represent himself at trial decides he does not want to be in courtroom at all

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