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Fitness Influencer Avoids Homicide Charges in Death Case

3/21/2026

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Fitness influencer Donald Zibenhood will not face homicide charges in Jacob Zibenhood's death in their Manhattan apartment.
The medical examiner found Zibenhood died from multiple blunt and sharp injuries with acute alcohol and lorazepam intoxication.
Prosecutors cited reasonable doubt about the cause of death.
Donald Zibenhood faces assault and burglary charges and is held at Rikers Island, awaiting a May 20 court appearance.

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Fitness influencer Donald Zibenhood will not face homicide charges in Jacob Zibenhood's death in their Manhattan apartment.
The medical examiner found Zibenhood died from multiple blunt and sharp injuries with acute alcohol and lorazepam intoxication.
Prosecutors cited reasonable doubt about the cause of death.
Donald Zibenhood faces assault and burglary charges and is held at Rikers Island, awaiting a May 20 court appearance.