Jimmy Snuka appeared in court today for a hearing in LeHigh Valley, PA where the prosecution and defense both agreed they would bypass preliminary hearings in the case against Snuka. The WWE Hall Of Famer is charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the 1983 death of his then girlfriend, Nancy Argentino in Allentown, PA.
Snuka’s only comment to the public came through his attorney Robert Kirwan, who said the death was “simply an unfortunate accident, not murder.”
“The sooner this gets brought to court, to a jury, the better,” Kirwin said. “It’s not a day he dreads. It’s a day of freedom for him.”
Kirwan said Argentino’s death investigation by the grand jury was a “sham,” because hearsay testimony was allowed.
“He is not dreading this trial. He’s looking forward to clearing his name. and I expect him to be found innocent of all charges,” Kirwan told The Morning Call.
Kirwan noted that Snuka’s health has improved following surgery. He was hospitalized to remove 3/4ths of his stomach and several lymph nodes. Snuka will be starting chemotherapy and possibly radiation treatments, as long as his health allows.
Snuka is currently awaiting arraignment.
