Man Killed by Flying Glass in Bar Fight

Prosecutors say a Massachusetts man became angry after an argument with another bar patron. He then broke a mug and the broken mug sent shards of glass into the neck of Michael Dimaria causing him to bleed to death.

Hector Guardiola of Boston pleaded not guilty in Roxbury District Court to a manslaughter charge.

A prosecutor said flying glass cut Dimaria' jugular vein. He was pronounced dead in a hospital.  Suffolk County ADA Ian Polumbaum said Dimaria was not involved in the argument that led to the glass being broken and thrown, nor were two other people injured by the flying glass.

Guardiola's lawyer said his 25-year-old client has had no history of violent behavior.

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Murder and manslaughter are both forms of criminal homicide. Criminal homicide occurs when a person unlawfully takes the life of another person. Criminal homicide may stem from negligence or intentional wrongdoing. For example, a drunk driver who causes an auto accident may be charged with vehicular manslaughter if his or her actions lead to the death of another driver, passenger, or pedestrian. A person who intentionally assaults another with a deadly weapon, with the intention to take their life, will likely face attempted murder charges.

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