The fate of Michael Dunn, the Florida man facing a murder charge for a fatal argument over loud music, hangs in the balance of a jury currently in the throes of deliberations.
What are they debating? A variety of charges. Dunn, 47, is charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Jordan Davis, an unarmed 17-year-old boy. However, the judge told jurors that they can also consider lesser charges including second degree murder, manslaughter, justifiable homicide, or excusable homicide, ABC News reports.
Here’s a breakdown of the various charges:
In addition to the murder charge for Jordan Davis’ killing, Michael Dunn is also charged with three counts of attempted murder.
If convicted, Dunn faces the possibility of life in prison.
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