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Chicago man charged with murder after deadly fight over Thanksgiving leftovers

Chicago man charged with murder after deadly fight over Thanksgiving leftovers
Posted at 12:18 PM, Dec 01, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-01 14:18:44-05

CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say a Chicago man has been charged with murder after a fatal fight that began when he put his hands in Thanksgiving leftovers.

James Dixon is charged with killing Vincell Jackson, who was the boyfriend of the Thanksgiving party host.

A prosecutor says Jackson was trying to escort Dixon out of the Chicago house because he put his hands in leftovers around 3 a.m. Friday.

The fight moved to the porch, where law enforcement says Jackson was stabbed at least nine times.

Defense attorney Patrick Ryan says Dixon was properly defending himself.

A judge set bond at $350,000.