Sonya McKnight, a Dauphin County judge since 2016, carried out the attack just days after her ex-boyfriend, Michael McCoy, ended their relationship. The incident followed a bitter breakup, with McKnight refusing to leave McCoy’s home despite his repeated demands. Her conviction has drawn significant attention due to her judicial role and the severity of the crime.
Thegatewaypudit.com reports: Prosecutors revealed that McKnight, consumed by jealousy, crept into McCoy’s bedroom in the early morning hours and fired a single shot into his head. The bullet tore through his face, resulting in permanent blindness in his right eye.
he now faces up to 60 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for May 28.
