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What’s the penalty for killing a white man in Philadelphia? It could be probation.
Michael White, a black man, killed white real estate developer Sean Schellenger on July 12, 2018. Schellenger was arguing with another man when White — who had nothing to do with the argument — stopped and told Schellenger he didn’t “need to be a tough guy.” Mr. White claims Schellenger then said he would “beat the black off” of him. According to Mr. White’s own testimony, Mr. White then pulled a knife. Schellenger reportedly charged and put him in a bear hug. Mr. White stabbed Schellenger in the back, pulled out the knife, and ran away.
Last October, a jury acquitted Mr. White of voluntary manslaughter. In January, a judge sentenced him to two years probation for “tampering with evidence” because Mr. White threw the knife onto a roof after he ran away.
In court, the defense put the victim on trial. ...
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