A man accused of carrying out two violent attacks less than an hour apart last week had a previous violent charge dismissed after completing a mental health diversion program just five months ago, according to court records.
PREVIOUS REPORT: Victim brain dead, another critically hurt after suspect attacked them with metal pipe, docs allege
Joshua McDaniel, 28, is in jail on two felony assault charges after investigators say he brutally attacked two men Friday morning in separate incidents about a mile apart along State Highway 249 in northwest Harris County. Both victims remain hospitalized in critical condition, and authorities say the charges could be upgraded if either victim dies…