Public Defender David Marcus has faced criticism over how he was hired back in Feb., a lawsuit over his eligibility, 17 of his own employees alleging he is unqualified, and even an alleged verbal assault on one of his employees. North Coast Journal Editor Thadeus Greenson is interviewed about his coverage so far.

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