Category Archives: Manslaughter

Kerrigan statements to be allowed at trial

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A judge rejected a request from the brother of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan to bar jurors in his upcoming manslaughter trial from hearing that he allegedly told police he “grabbed his father by the throat” before the elder Kerrigan collapsed … finish reading Kerrigan statements to be allowed at trial

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Alfredo Simon still facing charges

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have no plans to drop a manslaughter charge against Baltimore Orioles pitcher Alfredo Simon, city prosecutor Victor Mueses told ESPNdeportes.com.  “Simon Cabrera will remain in prison because we have strong evidence to incriminate him in … finish reading Alfredo Simon still facing charges

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Leyritz DUI manslaughter trial begins

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The trial of former MLB player Jim Leyritz began Monday.   Leyritz had a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit in December 2007 when he drove through a red light and killed a mother of two. A toxicology expert estimated … finish reading Leyritz DUI manslaughter trial begins

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