Knight blocked from knowing witness details

LOS ANGELES — Lawyers for Marion “Suge” Knight will not be given addresses and other information about confidential informants and key witnesses in the murder case against the former rap mogul, a judge ruled Friday after a closed-door meeting with a prosecutor and police detective.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Ronald Coen made the decision after prosecutors cited Knight’s history of violence and allegations that he has intimidated witnesses. However, Coen said some of the details will have to be disclosed shortly before Knight goes on trial.

Knight, 51, was boisterous throughout the hearing and at one point complained that he wasn’t receiving proper medical treatment in jail. He told the judge he recently spent 10 days in a hospital after doctors found blood clots in his arm and neck.

“I’d hate to go through all of this and die in jail,” Knight said during remarks to the judge. “I just know my time is ticking some days because of my health. I think it’s really important you listen to me because I have no one else to talk to.”

Coen said he would sign any orders for medical treatment that Knight required. “I don’t want you dying,” he said.

Knight lashed out at his lawyers during a recess. “I’m not an idiot, you have to consult with me,” he told them.

Knight has pleaded not guilty to murder and attemptedmurder charges filed after security camera video showed him running over two men in January 2015 outside a Compton burger stand. One of the men died. Knight could face life in prison if convicted. A trial date has not been set.