Hartselle, AL Attorney News Archive

Chicago chiropractor Brian Mann is facing severe attempted murder charges after being accused of poisoning his wife, Hannah Pettey, with lead-laced medications during their contentious divorce. According to allegations, Mann used lead from a construction project to taint his wife's pills, which led to her hospitalization.

Mann, however, argues that he has also been a victim. His defense team claims he may have suffered from lead poisoning himself, which prompted authorities to launch an investigation. Despite the scrutiny, police reportedly found no evidence of lead contamination in the couple's home.

This case, deeply rooted in their legal disputes over family custody amid the divorce, highlights the complex intersection of civil litigation and criminal defense in the Chicago area. Currently, Mann has been released on a $500,000 bond and is awaiting trial, while his legal team seeks to challenge the methods used for evidence collection in this sensational case.