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id: dfcb8ce82b
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 11:43 PST
updated: 2026-11-06 11:43 PST
status: reported
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# Judge denies motion to dismiss murder charge against Billy Rodriguez

Judge Sterling ruled there is sufficient evidence for the murder charge against former Silvercrest Advertising CEO William "Billy" Rodriguez to proceed.

Section: [Public Safety](/inland-empire/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Billy Rodriguez](/inland-empire/wiki/billy-rodriguez.md), [Silvercrest Advertising](/inland-empire/wiki/silvercrest-advertising.md)

## Coverage

- [KESQ News Channel 3](https://kesq.com/news/2026/11/06/judge-allows-murder-charge-against-former-silvercrest-ceo-billy-rodriguez-to-move-forward/), 2026-11-06 11:43 PST: Judge allows murder charge against former Silvercrest CEO Billy Rodriguez to move forward

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