PHILADELPHIA - July 29, 2009 Thomas Scantling told a Philadelphia judge he was off his
medications when he the unprovoked attack on another man occurred
in September. The violent assault was captured by a surveillance
camera on the subway car.
The 27-year-old Scantling waived his right to a preliminary
hearing Wednesday. He had been undergoing treatment at a mental
hospital until March 31, when he was deemed competent to stand
trial.
Assistant Public Defender Gregg Blender said he did not object
to his client's statement.
Scantling is being held on $1 million bail. He will be arraigned
on attempted murder and assault charges on Aug. 19.
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