GREENSBORO, N.C. — Charges were dismissed against the former owner of a Greensboro night club Monday.
Bradford McCauley, the former owner of The Blind Tiger appeared in court.
McCauley was charged with weapon offense and failure to 'superintendent'.
The judge dismissed the weapon offense charge immediately after McCauley's attorney argued it was unconstitutionally vague.
The 'failure to superintendent' charge- meaning McCauley was accused of not supervising customers or staff as the ABC permit holder or safely running the business.
North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) agents who were there on the night of the shooting testified that McCauley was responsible for ensuring the business operates safely, even when he is not present.
McCauley's attorney argued that the charge was vague and that ALE officers used their own interpretation of the law to charge McCauley and that the charge was inaccurate.
The judge ruled to dismiss the charge.
Jason Leonard, a bouncer, faces a second-degree murder charge in Alegria's death. He was scheduled to be in court Monday but his case has been continued until May 1.
The Blind Tiger has since closed and reopened with a new name and new management.
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