The case of the town of Tioga man accused in the stabbing death of his housemate is now in the hands of the jury. Douglas Every is accused of stabbing and killing Milton Jump during an argument that ensued after a night of drinking. Every is charged with murder in the second degree. The jury also has the option of submitting to a lesser charge of manslaughter, in either the first or second degree. Every is also accused of tampering with evidence for washing the knife that he allegedly used. Every admits to stabbing the victim, but claims he did so in self defense. The prosecution maintains Every stabbed an unarmed Milton with intent to kill. During closing arguments, prosecuting attorneys called his version of the events “a story he’s selling to the world, just like Every sells houses.” Jury deliberation will resume this morning in Tioga County Court.
