The defense argued that bouncer David Cruz and bar patron Jake Scott wanted "a piece" of each other, but the prosecution disputed the "mutual combat" assertion about the deadly fight in Holbrook.
Judge says they can consider convicting bouncer David Cruz of third-degree assault, a misdemeanor with a maximum punishment of up to a year in prison, in the death of bar patron Jake Scott.
David Cruz, 32, was charged with first-degree manslaughter following the death of Jake Scott, 32, of Centereach, 10 days after the two were involved in the scuffle outside Tailgaters Sports Bar in Holbook on Aug. 21.
Robert Fehring, 74, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for mailing dozens of violent threats to LGBTQ-affiliated individuals, groups, and businesses over several years.