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Alameda Judge Seals McKinsey Murder Case Files
California judge secretly seals all court records in New York Times exec Jonathan McKinsey's murder case, hiding judge's identity.
In brief
California judge secretly seals all court records in New York Times exec Jonathan McKinsey's murder case, hiding judge's identity. A California judge sealed every court file in the murder case against Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, who allegedly killed New York Times gaming executive Jonathan McKinsey. Originally…
Judge Seals Murder Case Files
A California judge secretly sealed every court record in the murder case against Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen.
Jonathan McKinsey's Killing
Jonathan McKinsey, 40, a New York Times gaming executive, was shot dead in broad daylight at the Dublin Sports Grounds on Sept. 26.
Alleged Murder Plot
The couple allegedly plotted the attack amid a bitter divorce and child custody dispute involving their daughter, Candice Jang, and McKinsey.
First Amendment Concerns
First Amendment experts say the decision violates laws guaranteeing public access to court proceedings.
Judge's Identity Hidden
The judge who ordered the records sealed was not publicly identified, raising conflict of interest concerns.
Suspects in Jail
Zhang and Chen remain jailed without bail and face potential life sentences without parole.
The main idea
A California judge sealed every court file in the murder case against Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, who allegedly killed New York Times gaming executive Jonathan McKinsey.
