manslaughter

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French prosecutors opened a manslaughter investigation against TotalEnergies after allegations that it failed to protect its subcontractors in the area, some of whom were among the dead.

From Barron's

He and his wife Jessica, who is also French, are suspected of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence.

From BBC

All three men had previously denied manslaughter charges last year.

From BBC

The French couple, facing charges of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence, have been called in for questioning on Friday, sources close to the investigation told AFP.

From Barron's

Under Oklahoma law, first-degree manslaughter is defined as a homicide that occurs when perpetrated without a "design to effect death" while a person is engaged in the commission of a misdemeanor.

From BBC