Case that drew national attention centers on whether John Reilly’s claim of self-defense justifies the shooting

Jury begins deliberations in trial of Chester official who shot DoorDash driver

Family says school district didn't seek medical attention after girl who was repeatedly punched on school bus ride home earlier this month; teenage boy arrested and charged with assault.

Video shows bus attack that left Pomona Middle School girl with broken nose  

The victims, including an 8-year-old girl, were traveling to visit relatives in the Middletown area; charges are pending against the other driver

Family traveling to visit Orange County relatives killed in head-on North Carolina crash

After more than two years behind bars and two emotional trials, Holley walks free from Orange County Jail

Exclusive: Edward Holley speaks out after acquittal in Megan McDonald murder retrial

The 24-year-old man took the stand Tuesday with the help of a French interpreter and described what he says happened the night he was shot outside the home of Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly in May 2025.

DoorDash driver shot in Chester testifies; says he never asked to enter town official's home

Jury seated in Orange County Court as prosecutors say lost delivery driver apologized before being shot; defense claims John Reilly fired warning shots to protect his family.

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