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legal2 years ago

Schoharie Limo Crash: Settlements Reached and Convictions Made in Fatal Accident

Some families of the Schoharie limo crash victims have reached a settlement in principle with Mavis Discount Tire in their wrongful death lawsuits, while others are still in talks. The limo company owner, Nauman Hussain, was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison the day before. The amount of the settlement has not been disclosed.

crime2 years ago

Limo company operator sentenced for deadly crash that killed 20 in New York.

Nauman Hussain, the former operator of Prestige Limousine, was sentenced to at least five years in prison for manslaughter in a 2018 limo crash that killed 20 people in Schoharie, New York. The limo's brakes failed to slow it on a hill, causing it to crash. The National Transportation Safety Board blamed the limo company's "egregious disregard for safety" and poor oversight by the state Transportation Department. The tragedy led to changes in New York's laws regarding commercial vehicle safety.

crime2 years ago

Limo operator convicted of manslaughter in NY crash that killed 20.

Nauman Hussain, an employee of Prestige Limousine Chauffeur Service, was found guilty of 20 counts of manslaughter for hiring the driver involved in a 2018 limo crash that killed 20 people in upstate New York. The limo had failed inspection and was not supposed to be on the road. The brakes had not been adequately maintained, and the limo was going over 100 mph before it crashed. Hussain knew the driver didn't have the appropriate license and that the limo had mechanical and safety deficiencies. He intends to appeal the verdict.

crime2 years ago

Limo service operator convicted of manslaughter in deadly New York crash.

Nauman Hussain, the manager of Prestige Limousine, was convicted of manslaughter in a crash that killed 20 people in rural New York in 2018. The limo, packed with birthday revelers, went off the road after the vehicle's brakes failed. Hussain faces up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced on May 31. Prosecutors said Hussain intentionally failed to conduct required, routine state inspections on the limo, and that the checks would have revealed brake defects and prevented the wreck.

crime2 years ago

Limo service manager convicted of manslaughter in fatal crash that killed 20.

Nauman Hussain, the operator of Prestige Limousine, has been found guilty of manslaughter in the 2018 limousine crash that killed 20 people near the Capital Region. Prosecutors said Hussain intentionally failed to get routine state inspections on the stretch-style 2001 Ford Excursion, which would have revealed brake defects and prevented the wreck. He faces up to 15 years in prison when he’s sentenced on May 31.

crime2 years ago

Limo company operator convicted of manslaughter in fatal crash that killed 20.

Nauman Hussain, the operator of the limousine company that rented out the vehicle involved in the 2018 accident that killed 20 people, has been found guilty on 20 counts of second-degree manslaughter. The limousine's brake system failed, causing the vehicle to crash and reach speeds of over 100 mph. The owner of the limousine business, Shahed Hussain, was a longtime FBI informant. Nauman Hussain could face up to 15 years in prison and plans to appeal. The Mavis auto shop employees who misled Hussain may also be investigated.

crime2 years ago

Limo service manager found guilty in fatal New York crash.

Nauman Hussain, the manager of Prestige Limousine, was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter in a crash that killed 20 people in rural New York in 2018. The limo, packed with birthday revelers, went off the road after the vehicle's brakes failed. Hussain faces up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced on May 31. Prosecutors said Hussain intentionally failed to conduct required, routine state inspections on the limo, and that the checks would have revealed brake defects and prevented the wreck.

crime2 years ago

Limo operator convicted of manslaughter in deadly NY crash.

Nauman Hussain, the operator of the limousine company involved in the 2018 Schoharie limo crash that killed 20 people, has been found guilty of 20 counts of second-degree manslaughter. He faces a maximum sentence of five to 15 years in prison. The jury deliberated for less than six hours before agreeing with prosecutors that he had been reckless in allowing the vehicle to be on the road that day. Hussain's sentencing is scheduled for May 31.

crime2 years ago

Limo company operator convicted of manslaughter in fatal crash that killed 20.

Nauman Hussain, the operator of Prestige Limousine, has been found guilty of second-degree manslaughter for a 2018 crash that killed 20 people in upstate New York. The limo had failed an inspection by the state's Department of Motor Vehicles the month prior to the crash, and the driver did not have the appropriate driver’s license to be operating that vehicle. The National Transportation Safety Board found that the vehicle had failed an inspection just over a month before the crash, and that one of the brakes was non-operational at the time of the incident. Hussain faces up to 15 years in prison and will be sentenced on May 31.

crime2 years ago

Limo company operator convicted of manslaughter in fatal crash.

Nauman Hussain has been found guilty of second-degree manslaughter in the criminal trial related to the 2018 Schoharie limousine crash that killed 20 people. The sentencing is scheduled for May 31, and Hussain has been remanded to the custody of the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office until then. The trial lasted six days, with 24 witnesses testifying. The community is still dealing with the aftermath of the deadly crash.

crime2 years ago

Hussain found guilty in Schoharie limo crash trial.

Nauman Hussain, the operator of the limousine company involved in the deadly 2018 Schoharie crash that killed 20 people, has been found guilty of second-degree manslaughter. He was accused of not getting proper work done on the limo, not getting it inspected and maintaining the brakes on the Ford Excursion stretch limo. Sentencing has been set for May 31 at 9:30 a.m.

crime2 years ago

Jury deliberates fate of accused limo owner in deadly Schoharie crash trial.

Jury deliberations have begun in the trial of Nauman Hussain, the operator of Prestige Limo, who is facing 20 counts of criminally negligent homicide and 20 counts of manslaughter for the 2018 Schoharie limo crash that killed 20 people. The defense argued that Hussain is not at fault and presented documents from Mavis Discount Tire, while the prosecution emphasized Hussain's responsibility to maintain and inspect the vehicle. Family members of the victims have been present in court and are awaiting the verdict.

crime2 years ago

Schoharie Limo Trial Plagued by Juror Issues and Chaos

Two more jurors were dismissed from the Schoharie limo trial, leaving only one alternate juror for the remainder of the trial. The judge declared one alternate juror unfit to serve and dismissed them. One regular juror called in sick, and defense attorney Lee Kindlon requested a mistrial for the second day in a row, which was denied. The judge also spoke to the jury, warning them not to smoke marijuana before coming to court. The trial is centered around the 2018 Schoharie limo crash that killed 20 people.

crime2 years ago

Limo company operator faces trial for deadly NY crash.

Nauman Hussain, the former operator of Prestige Limousine, is on trial for 20 counts of criminally negligent homicide in the 2018 upstate New York crash that killed 20 people. Prosecutors argue that Hussain bears "personal responsibility" for the disaster, as evidence will show that he was made aware of his responsibility in the months leading up to the crash. The limo had faulty brakes and had not undergone a state safety inspection for as long as two years before the incident. The trial is expected to last five weeks.

crime2 years ago

NY Limo Crash Trial Begins for Operator in Fatal Accident

Nauman Hussain, the operator of Prestige Limousine, is going on trial for criminally negligent homicide and second-degree manslaughter in connection with a 2018 limo crash that killed 20 people in upstate New York. The crash, one of the deadliest U.S. road wrecks of the past two decades, occurred when the limo careened down a hill and off a road in Schoharie. Prosecutors say Hussain failed to properly maintain the limo and is to blame for the deaths. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in Schoharie County Court.