City of Columbia v. Assa'ad-Faltas

In this direct appeal, Appellant Marie-Therese Assa’ad-Faltas appeals her simple assault conviction and sentence, arguing her right to self-representation was violated and that she is entitled to a new trial in which she represents herself. For many years, Appellant has engaged in a pattern of frivolous filings and inappropriate conduct towards the courts, court officers, and court employees of this State. Appellant’s abuse of the justice system has even reached the United States Supreme Court. See Assa’ad-Faltas v. Richland Cnty. *32Sheriffs Dept., — U.S. -, 135 S.Ct. 1418, 191 L.Ed.2d 354…