The troubles seem never-ending for the former rap and hip hop music mogul, Suge Knight. This time, the embattled co-founder of Death Row Records, claimed that he was going blind and was transferred to a jail infirmary on Monday after a short court appearance in the Los Angeles Superior Court where he is facing charges of murder and attempted murder.
Knight told Judge James Brandlin that he was going blind and was not receiving proper care while in custody. He also informed the court that he fired his two lawyers.
According to reports, Attorney David Kenner, who had been representing Knight since the case was filed against him, had been arguing to the court that his client was being held in jail too long and wanted to have his bail hearing arranged faster.
However, despite his efforts to expedite the hearings for his client, who plead not guilty to all charges, Knight informed the court that he fired both Kenner and his law partner.
Also on Monday, throughout the proceedings, Knight reportedly was complaining of a slew of medical problems. Saying he was blind in one eye, had lost most of his vision in the other eye, and had lost 30 pounds since he was placed into custody.
"I can't really see. I can't really comprehend what's going on," Knight said during the brief hearing.
Before the hearing started, paramedics attended to Knight and a trash bin was placed in front of him by deputies in the court room, which he leaned over.
However, several times, reports say that Knight tried to talk over Brandlin as he complained of his various ailments and alleged treatment while in custody. This prompted the Judge to admonish him to stop interrupting the proceedings.
When Knight muttered an explicative when he sat down, Judge Brandlin immediately concluded the hearing for the day and Knight was transported to an infirmary.
Knight is facing charges for two separate cases. The first for murder and attempted murder for a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Jan. 29. The second case involves the alleged theft of a camera from a paparazzi on Sept. 4 of last year. The latter case also involves comedian, Katt Williams, and was being heard at the airport courthouse.
All future hearings for Knight's cases will be held in downtown L.A. and will be transferred to another judge, according to Judge Brandlin's ruling. The transfer of the cases to one venue will be able to ease the stress on the defendant and staff for transportation.
If convicted on the murder charges, Knight faces the possibility of life in prison.
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