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Driver Charged with Murder After Fatal San Francisco Incident

4/18/2026

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Valentino Cash Amil, a 30-year-old driver, has been charged with murder in San Francisco.
The incident followed Amil blocking the sidewalk and Dannielle Spillman, 74, pouring liquid on Amil's car.
Amil's attorney says he panicked after fearing for his family's safety.
Eyewitnesses say Amil ran over Spillman; the district attorney says the evidence does not support self-defense.

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Valentino Cash Amil, a 30-year-old driver, has been charged with murder in San Francisco.
The incident followed Amil blocking the sidewalk and Dannielle Spillman, 74, pouring liquid on Amil's car.
Amil's attorney says he panicked after fearing for his family's safety.
Eyewitnesses say Amil ran over Spillman; the district attorney says the evidence does not support self-defense.