Judge Releases Misdemeanant

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A judge released a man charged with a misdemeanor.

Michael Harrington is charged with simple assault for punching a man in his face on Nov. 4, 2019.

Judge Michael Ryan decided May 1 to release Harrington despite the fact that Harrington was released twice before only to have bench warrants issued for his arrest when he failed to show up to court.

A mental observation hearing is scheduled on July 17.