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Navarre Man’s Attempted Murder Charge Dropped After Stand Your Ground Law Applied in Trespasser Shooting Case

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NAVARRE, Fla. — A Florida judge has dismissed an attempted murder case under the state’s Stand Your Ground law, ruling in favor of a Navarre man who was accused of shooting a trespasser on his property in November 2022. The incident, which took place on November 7, 2022, occurred on an undeveloped lot at 2075 Pine Ranch Drive, owned by 47-year-old Joshua Huston. According to reports, the victim, a 44-year-old man whose identity has not been disclosed, had wandered onto the vacant lot next to Huston’s residence. Initial reports from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s … Read more

Daniel Penny Awaits Verdict with Family Support After Manslaughter Charge Dropped in Subway Chokehold Trial

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New York, N.Y. – As Manhattan heads into a tense new week, Daniel Penny remains cautiously hopeful while spending time with his family, awaiting further developments in a high-profile legal case where he’s charged with criminally negligent homicide. The case commenced deliberations earlier in the week, with jurors initially unable to reach a consensus on a more severe manslaughter charge, leading to its dismissal. Penny, a former Marine, faces allegations stemming from a May 1 incident aboard New York City’s F train. According to reports, Penny applied a chokehold to Jordan Neely, a homeless man … Read more

Jury to Reconvene Next Week as Manslaughter Charge in Daniel Penny Trial Dropped

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A dismissed manslaughter charge marked a significant development in the trial of Daniel Penny in New York, setting a new tone as the jury prepares to resume deliberations next week. The decision, handed down by the presiding judge on Friday, refocuses the case surrounding the controversial death of an individual during a public transit altercation earlier this year. Penny, a former Marine, was facing charges after he restrained the victim, who later died as a result of the encounter. The incident, captured on numerous commuter cellphones, sparked widespread debate over self-defense laws and the use … Read more

Charges Against Cleveland Man Dropped in Neighbor Shooting Incident Despite Longstanding Feud; Grand Jury May Reconsider

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Cleveland, Ohio – In a dramatic turn of events, a Cleveland man, previously arrested for shooting his neighbor, saw charges against him dismissed, although the possibility of future indictment remains. This decision arrives amid revelations from a dash camera video that captured the crucial moments of the confrontation. The incident unfolded on W. 150th Street in Cleveland on October 11, involving 71-year-old Steven Rogers and his neighbor, 42-year-old Mark Thomas Jr. According to police, Rogers tracked Thomas by car before the altercation escalated. The video evidence displayed Thomas exiting his vehicle and approaching Rogers, who … Read more