Word of Life Church beating defendant Bruce Leonard was back in Oneida County Court on Friday for the third time this week.

Leonard made another brief appearance, but was told by the court they still haven't found a new attorney for him.

His former attorney, Donald Gerace, cannot represent Leonard due to a death in his family.

He'll will be back in court on Tuesday.

Leonard is charged in the beating death of his son Lucas and the assault of his son Christopher Leonard.

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