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Man Charged With Murder in Mattapan Stabbing After Prior Case Dismissal

The case moves forward against a backdrop of dismissals under the SJC's Lavallee protocol.

Overview

  • Javon K. Robinson, 29, pleaded not guilty Monday in Dorchester Municipal Court and was ordered held without bail on a murder charge.
  • Boston police arrested Robinson in Hyde Park on Sunday, a day after an alleged fatal stabbing on Fremont Street in Mattapan.
  • Authorities have not released the victim’s name or described a suspected motive.
  • Boston defense attorney Michael L. Tumposky was appointed to represent Robinson at arraignment.
  • A Boston Municipal Court judge dismissed separate weapon and Class A drug charges on Oct. 25 under the Lavallee protocol, and prosecutors filed on Oct. 29 to reinstate them with no action recorded to date.