Butler County judge rejects accused killer’s attempt to represent himself

Jan. 8—Toby Madden signed a waiver to represent himself at his upcoming murder trial, but a Butler County judge would not sign off when the defendant repeatedly said he was "compelled" to be his own attorney and was under duress. That word along with other statements from Madden during Monday's hour-long hearing led Common Pleas Judge Jennifer McElfresh to conclude the move was not being done …