Man with psychiatric issues acquitted of top charge of second-degree murder
A Dix Hills man convicted of manslaughter and assault has been acquitted of the top charge of second-degree murder. Charles Okonkwo Jr. was convicted after choking his 15-year-old brother to death
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Aug 13, 2016, 7:20 PM
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A Dix Hills man convicted of manslaughter and assault has been acquitted of the top charge of second-degree murder.
Charles Okonkwo Jr. was convicted after choking his 15-year-old brother to death and beating his mother.
Prosecutors have said Okonkwo was suffering from psychiatric issues.
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