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Driver in Treat Williams Fatal Crash Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charge, Avoids Prison Sentence

Ryan Koss pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of negligent driving with death resulting in the crash that killed actor Treat Williams. He was given a one-year deferred sentence, had his driving license revoked for a year, and must complete a community restorative justice program. Koss, who knew Williams, expressed remorse and apologized to the family in an emotional hearing. Williams' son forgave Koss but expressed the impact of the loss, while statements from Williams' wife and daughter conveyed the profound impact of the tragedy. If convicted of the original felony charge, Koss could have faced up to 15 years in prison.

via CBS News|

#crime-and-justice #fatal-crash #guilty-plea

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Driver Pleads Guilty in Treat Williams Fatal Crash, Avoids Prison

A Vermont man, Ryan Koss, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of negligent driving with death resulting in the 2023 vehicle crash that killed actor Treat Williams, avoiding prison time. Koss' sentencing will be deferred for a year, during which his license will be suspended, and he will undergo mental health counseling and a restorative justice program. Treat Williams' son forgave Koss in court, expressing the difficulty of dealing with the loss, while Koss apologized to the Williams family and acknowledged his responsibility for the accident.

via CNN|

#actor-treat-williams #crime-and-justice #guilty-plea

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Driver in Treat Williams' Fatal Crash Receives Probation After Pleading Guilty to Reduced Charge

Ryan Koss, the driver involved in the crash that killed actor Treat Williams, pleaded guilty to negligent driving and received a one-year deferred sentence and probation. Koss, who knew Williams and considered him a friend, apologized during the sentencing hearing. Williams' family expressed forgiveness and anger towards Koss, with his son forgiving him but expressing the impact of the loss, and his daughter struggling to forgive. If Koss had been convicted of the initial felony charge, he could have faced up to 15 years in prison.

via New York Post |

#crime-and-justice #negligent-driving #probation

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Driver Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charge in Crash That Killed Actor Treat Williams

Ryan Koss pleaded guilty to negligent driving with death resulting in the crash that killed actor Treat Williams, receiving a one-year deferred sentence, a one-year driving license revocation, and a community restorative justice program. Koss, who knew Williams, expressed remorse and apologized to the family in an emotional hearing, with Williams' son forgiving him but expressing the impact of the loss. Williams' wife and daughter also shared their statements, expressing the irreplaceable void left by the tragedy.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#car-crash #crime-and-justice #guilty-plea

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"Driver Pleads Guilty in Vermont Crash Killing Actor Treat Williams"

Ryan Koss pleaded guilty to negligent driving with death resulting in the crash that killed actor Treat Williams, receiving a one-year deferred sentence, a revoked driving license for a year, and a community restorative justice program. Koss, who knew Williams, expressed remorse and apologized to the family in an emotional hearing. Williams' son forgave Koss but expressed the impact of the loss, while Williams' wife and daughter conveyed their devastation and hope for forgiveness in the future. If convicted of the original charge, Koss could have faced up to 15 years in prison.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#car-accident #crime-and-justice #guilty-plea

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"Driver Pleads Guilty in Vermont Crash Killing Actor Treat Williams"

Ryan Koss pleaded guilty to negligent driving with death resulting in the crash that killed actor Treat Williams, receiving a one-year deferred sentence, a one-year driving license revocation, and a community restorative justice program as part of his probation. Koss, who knew Williams, expressed remorse in court, and Williams' family forgave him but expressed the profound impact of their loss. If convicted of the original felony charge, Koss could have faced up to 15 years in prison.

via The Associated Press|

#car-accident #crime-and-justice #guilty-plea

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"Formerly Imprisoned US Navy Officer Released from Custody in Japan and US"

US Navy officer Lt. Ridge Alkonis, previously jailed in Japan for negligent driving resulting in the death of two people, has been paroled and released from US prison after being transferred from a Japanese prison. His family argued that he was ill, not negligent, and therefore committed no crime, and pushed for his transfer back to the US under an international treaty. The US Parole Commission ordered his immediate release with no supervision, following direct engagement by Vice President Kamala Harris and national security adviser Jake Sullivan.

via CNN|

#international-relations #japan #legalcrime

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Navy Officer Imprisoned in Japan Finally Returns Home to the US

US Navy officer Lt. Ridge Alkonis, who was imprisoned in Japan for negligent driving resulting in the death of two people, is being transferred back to the United States under an international prisoner convention. Alkonis' family argued that he was ill, not negligent, and offered over $1 million in restitution to the victims' families. The family had pushed for his transfer under the Council of Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. Alkonis will go before the US parole commission to determine further confinement upon his return.

via CNN|

#international-affairs #japan #lt-ridge-alkonis

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Kenner family plans organ donation after ice cream truck tragedy.

A 12-year-old boy from Kenner, Louisiana, who was hit by an ice cream truck, is undergoing a final medical evaluation before his family donates his organs. The boy's organs, except for his brain, are healthy. The driver of the ice cream truck, who was accused of speeding and running a red light, has been arrested and faces charges of negligent injuring and reckless operation of a vehicle. The boy's family has started a GoFundMe fundraiser, and the school held a Dress Down Day to raise funds for the family.

via WDSU New Orleans|

#ice-cream-truck #kenner #louisiana