Word of Chris Pettit suicide attempt takes courtroom by surprise; Judge denies his ask for $10K monthly [San Antonio Express-News]
Aug. 5— A lawyer angered a San Antonio bankruptcy judge by disclosing in open court that ex-attorney Christopher "Chris" Pettit— accused of plundering millions of dollars belonging to his clients— had tried to commit suicide. Keyser divulged the sensitive information to support Pettit's request for $850 in mental health services as part of a monthly budget.
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