Bivines was taken to the hospital. Brown had a swollen hand.

The Fulton County Jail said both men initiated the fight after a dispute over the phone.

“It can't be mutual if Mr. Bivines was the only one injured,” Bivines’ attorney, Jackie Patterson, said.

Patterson said Bivines is a high-profile client.

“When you're a high-profile defendant, you're subject to being attacked,” Patterson said.

That is why he thinks Bivines should be in protective custody. Because of the threats, Patterson has filed for a speedy trial.

“He feels like he's in there waiting to be seriously injured,” Patterson said.

Both Bivines and Brown were charged with fighting, which means their privileges will be taken away for 14 days.

The jail said inmates typically don't know about other inmates' charges and said Bivines' charges do not warrant protective custody.