Michigan Court of Appeals August 4, 1970, Docket 8,643 (People v. McClain)

Per Curiam.

On the day of his trial for prison escape,

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defendant requested a continuance, contending that the defense was not ready for trial, petitioned for another appointed attorney, and stated he was not ready to conduct his own defense. He gave no reason for this sudden change and would not elaborate.

The court made the following statement:

“Well, you will not tell me why.