Charles Manson Pencil Court Attack

During the 1970–1971 trial of Charles Manson in Los Angeles, California, courtroom tensions repeatedly erupted into chaos. At one point during the proceedings, Manson suddenly charged toward Judge Charles H. Older while holding a pencil, forcing court officers to restrain him before he could reach the bench. After the confrontation, Judge Older quietly began carrying a revolver beneath his judicial robe for protection during the hearings.

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