A judge denied a motion from Raul Valle on Friday to dismiss the remaining charges against him in the death of Jimmy McGrath.

Judge Kevin Russo heard arguments last month on whether or not the Milford man could be retried for the fatal stabbing of McGrath.

In July 2025, a judge acquitted Valle of murder, intentional manslaughter and intentional assault for a fight that occurred at a Shelton house party, where three people were injured. McGrath died.

However, jurors were deadlocked on the lesser charges, including reckless manslaughter and reckless assault, which the stated refield and is pursuing again.

Russo denied Valle's argument that a new trial on the lesser charges would amount to double jeopardy.