State v. Murray
CHARGE(S): Assault, Disorderly Conduct
POTENTIAL PUNISHMENT: 180 - 210 days in jail, civil liability
VENUE: Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio
ALLEGATION: Prominent national coal company owner grabbed, choked and slammed an environmentalist during a hearing at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources office.
DISPOSITION: Trial by jury
RESULT: Not guilty of all charges
ARTICLES
Trial starts for miner accused of hurting activist (The Columbus Dispatch)
Jury finds Murray innocent (The Times Leader)
