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Lonnie Franklin Jr. was handcuffed when he was slugged twice in the head by newly convicted killer Antonio Rodriguez. The incident came to light in testimony today at the penalty phase of Rodriguez's trial. Rodriguez had just finished meeting with his attorney at Men's Central Jail on Friday and was being uncuffed from his seat when he broke away from the deputy and punched Franklin, the Daily News reports. Rodriguez later apologized to the deputy.
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