The preliminary hearing for Shawn Moayer, accused of killing neighbor Matthew Beck, raised doubts about the murder charge. Judge Amy Sekany indicated a jury might acquit Moayer, highlighting potential self-defense. Despite this, prosecutors re-filed the murder case, although Sekany allowed a charge for dissuading a witness. The court's standards for preliminary hearings are lower than those for trials, but Moayer's lawyer has since motioned for dismissal of the murder charge, which Judge Stuart Hing denied, currently proceeding toward trial without a set date.
Judge Amy Sekany expressed doubts about the murder charge, suggesting a jury might acquit, noting it could plausibly be viewed as self-defense.
The court recognized enough evidence for the charge of dissuading a witness but hesitated on murder, shifting instead to voluntary manslaughter.
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