manslaughter
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Her first trial ended in a mistrial in 1990 after two of the jurors held out for manslaughter charges, citing a lack of intent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji, 50, faces felony charges of involuntary manslaughter and battery in the death of Paul Kessler, Ventura County D.A. announces.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Gothard, who denies murder and an alternative count of manslaughter, was sitting in the dock on Tuesday wearing black glasses, and was shaking his head at times while prosecutor Peter Joyce KC opened the case.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Fairytales Day Nursery Limited pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter and failing to comply with a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
“In the opinion of this court, there is not enough evidence to charge Officer Moore with excessive force, manslaughter, or murder.”
From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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