State v. Michael Owens (089721) (Mercer County and Statewide) A-54/55-24 Supreme Jan. 6, 2026 Oral Argument A-54/55-24 A-54/55-24 Audio for A-54/55-24 Summary A-54/55-24 The Court reverses the judgment of the Appellate Division in part, substantially for the reasons stated in Judge Gilson’s thoughtful dissent. The Court addresses the standard for whether to instruct on passion/provocation manslaughter.