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Death threats not a lawful reason to disregard subpoena, Pa. judge rules

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Judge rules there was no lawful reason for her to grant a motion to quash. She advised the man, who was not identified, that a warrant could be issued for him if he did not show up. His attorney said her client is concerned for his safety because of the anonymous text death threats.

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Death threats not a lawful reason to disregard subpoena, Pa. judge rules

WILLIAMSPORT — A prosecution witness who claims he and his family have received death threats must honor his subpoena to appear at Wednesday’s preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing a Middletown native in 2016.Judge Nancy L. Butts ruled Monday there was no lawful reason for her to grant a motion to quash. She advised the man, who was not identified, that a warrant could be issued for him if he did not show up.

1 month ago·Harrisburg, United States

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