manslaughter
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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
The 15 people arrested on suspicion of manslaughter are bosses or staff of construction firms, while another six detained are fire equipment contractors.
From BBC
Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog and police, running a joint investigation, have arrested a total of 14 people, 13 of them on suspicion of manslaughter over the blaze.
From Barron's
Police officers investigating the Post Office Horizon IT scandal are now considering corporate manslaughter charges.
From BBC
Officials in Hong Kong arrested three men on Thursday at the construction company responsible for renovations for alleged manslaughter.
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