California law allows for the removal of vehicular manslaughter charges.
A combination of certain laws in California enables drivers charged with vehicular manslaughter to remain without criminal or driving record penalties, leading to demands for changes from victims’ families. Alison Lyman, who is advocating for justice regarding her son’s death in a car accident last year, believes that lenient crime laws enacted during Governor Gavin […]
Parents of 13-year-old boy accused of killing tourist Chiara Jaconis with a statue in Italy charged with manslaughter
Charges Filed Against Parents in Death of 13-Year-Old In Italy, the parents of a 13-year-old boy, who is accused of killing a woman by tossing a statuette from a building, are facing manslaughter charges, according to reports. Prosecutors claim that the parents “should have supervised the boy” and that their negligence could have prevented the […]
Former NYPD officer Erik Duran released on bail while appealing manslaughter case
A former police officer from New York City, who received a prison sentence ranging from three to nine years for fatally injuring a suspect with a cooler, was released on bail as he appeals his conviction. Eric Duran, 38, walked out of the Elmira Correctional Facility on Monday afternoon, as noted in a social media […]
Surgeon charged with manslaughter for mistakenly removing the wrong organ
Surgeon Indicted for Removing Wrong Organ in Florida A grand jury in Florida has indicted a former surgeon after an incident where he allegedly removed a man’s liver instead of his spleen. This situation, which is quite unsettling, involves Dr. Thomas Schachnofsky, who faces second-degree manslaughter charges relating to the surgery conducted in 2024 at […]
Surgeon Accused of Removing Incorrect Organ in Deadly Error, Charged with Manslaughter
Florida Doctor Indicted for Manslaughter A grand jury in Florida has charged a doctor with manslaughter, following an incident in which he allegedly removed the wrong organ during surgery, leading to a patient’s death. The indictment of Dr. Thomas Schachnofsky occurred on April 13, and it pertains to the death of a 70-year-old man from […]
Ex-NYPD sergeant requests bail while appealing manslaughter conviction
Support Grows for Former NYPD Sergeant Sentenced for Fugitive’s Death After a controversial trial, Eric Duran, a former NYPD sergeant, was sentenced to several years in prison for the death of a fugitive suspect, and, surprisingly, he’s received an outpour of public support. Duran, who was convicted of manslaughter in February for the death of […]
GOP candidate for governor in New York promises to forgive NYPD sergeant for manslaughter conviction
Blakeman Promises Pardon for Ex-NYPD Sergeant Convicted in Fatal Incident Bruce Blakeman, a Republican running for governor in New York, has publicly promised to pardon a former NYPD sergeant who was found guilty of manslaughter related to the death of a suspect. This declaration came during a press conference held in front of New York […]
Detective Jonathan Diller’s killer found not guilty of murder, convicted of manslaughter
Acquittal and Conviction in Queens Shooting Case The man charged with the shooting death of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop in Queens two years ago has been acquitted of first-degree murder but found guilty of manslaughter and related offenses. Guy Rivera, on Wednesday, was convicted of first-degree aggravated manslaughter and attempted first-degree […]
Mother of 16-year-old boy charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a NYC high school football star is an NYPD officer, according to sources.
The mother of a 16-year-old boy, charged with manslaughter following the shooting death of a Brooklyn high school football player, works as an NYPD officer, according to law enforcement sources. The boy’s identity hasn’t been released due to his age. He was allegedly carrying a handgun inside NYCHA’s Sheepshead Bay House when he shot 16-year-old […]
Former New York state trooper convicted of manslaughter in pursuit that resulted in 11-year-old’s death
A former New York state trooper was convicted of second-degree manslaughter on Friday for a high-speed chase that resulted in the death of an 11-year-old girl. Christopher Boldner, 47, was involved in a crash where he struck an SUV twice on a New York highway, which led to the vehicle rolling over. This tragic incident […]