A trial is set for Antoine Watson, accused of fatally assaulting 84-year-old Vicha Ratanapakdee in San Francisco. Despite defense arguments for dismissal citing lack of malice and Watson’s unawareness of the victim's age, Judge Gordon ruled to uphold the charges, reassuring Ratanapakdee's family after significant delays. Ratanapakdee's son-in-law expressed anxiety and lack of confidence in the system due to the process. Watson's attorney claims not all facts are known, asserting the act was not premeditated and that Watson had no intention to harm Ratanapakdee. The trial is scheduled for April 25.
The public defender argued for charges against Antoine Watson to be dismissed, citing a lack of malice and claiming he didn’t know the victim was elderly.
Judge Alexandra Robert Gordon ruled that the charges against Watson should stand, which brought relief to the victim's family after weeks of uncertainty.
Watson's attorney emphasized that not all facts have emerged, claiming the defendant did not premeditate the act and never intended for Ratanapakdee to die.
Eric Lawson, Ratanapakdee's son-in-law, expressed frustration with the legal process, noting how the delays shook their confidence in the justice system.
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