McKinsey, a 40 year old games engineer and transgender man, was fatally shot in Dublin, California, by his 76 year old Chinese in-laws. Prosecutors allege the couple lay in wait for McKinsey and took turns firing the weapon during a premeditated ambush. Court filings indicate a volatile home life, with the defense citing claims that McKinsey threatened to kill his wife and caused her physical injury, while other documents allege the in-laws assaulted McKinsey over his gender identity.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Lawyer Says Slain NYT Exec Terrorized Family for Years
US Politics19 days ago
The legal team for the parents-in-law of Jonathan McKinsey argued in court that the victim subjected his relatives to a campaign of fear leading up to his death. This defense strategy introduces allegations that the New York Times staffer engaged in long term abuse of his spouse and children to counter claims that the killing was a cold blooded execution.
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