The notoriously lenient judge ordered he be released against the DA’s office’s request he remain locked up ahead of his trial, according to the Bronx DA’s office.
to death was freed by a Bronx judge on Wednesday — despite a request by prosecutors that he be remanded.
According to investigators, Minter — who was on parole after being released from prison a month earlier — got into an argument with Scott in the Parkchester home.Minter allegedly put his stepson in a chokehold, cutting off his oxygen supply, prosecutors said.Scott died at the scene. It remains unclear what the two were arguing over.The stepfather did not call 911 for about 20 minutes after he lost consciousness, prosecutors said.
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