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Judge dismisses murder charges against Simone Biles’ brother - DefenderNetwork.com

A judge in Ohio has dismissed murder charges filed against the brother of Olympic gymnastics championSimone Biles, ruling Tuesday that prosecutors did not present evidence to sustain a conviction in a 2018 New Year’s Eve party shooting in Cleveland that left three men dead. Moments after Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court JudgeJoan Synenbergissued her ruling […]

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