Inmate assaults public defender

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by Becky Mortensen

Story Created: Sep 28, 2012 at 2:39 PM CDT

Story Updated: Oct 1, 2012

MILWAUKEE --- An inmate at the County Correctional Facility battered his public defender.

The assault took place around 1:15 p.m. during a meeting with her Wednesday.

The inmate, 34-year-old Octavio Castro-Rojoas, is being held on an aggravated domestic violence and disorderly conduct charge.

He was immediately moved to a disciplinary housing unit.

The inmate is facing an additional charge of Battery Special Circumstances, which is a felony.

If convicted, he faces up to six years in prison.

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