New Trial Date for Newport Murder Suspect Joseph Perryman

A Newport man is set to go on trial in November on charges he stabbed a man to death in 2012.

WPRI.com reported the trial was in its early stages last week when a mistrial was declared due to “circumstances unrelated to the case.”

Perryman allegedly stabbed and murdered 44-year-old Anthony E. Simmons, also of Newport, in an apartment on Gould Street. Witnesses said the pair had been arguing. Perryman pleaded not guilty.

His new trial will start Nov. 10, according to WPRI.

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