All articles tagged with #reckless homicide
Originally Published 18 days ago — by NBC News
A woman in Zion, Illinois, was charged with reckless homicide after she livestreamed herself on TikTok while driving and fatally struck a man crossing the street. She was found to have run a red light, and her livestream video verified her involvement in the incident. She remains in custody without bond.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC NEWS 4
Jamie Lee Komoroski was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a DUI crash that killed bride Samantha Miller on her wedding night in April 2023. The crash, which occurred in Folly Beach, South Carolina, also injured three others, including Miller's husband. Komoroski admitted to having an alcohol addiction and expressed deep remorse for her actions. The court proceedings have concluded, allowing civil lawsuits to proceed, including a wrongful death suit involving Komoroski and her former employer.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC NEWS 4
Jamie Lee Komoroski was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a DUI crash that killed bride Samantha Miller on her wedding night in April 2023. The crash, which occurred in Folly Beach, South Carolina, also injured three others, including Miller's husband. Komoroski admitted to having an alcohol addiction and expressed deep remorse for her actions. The court proceedings have concluded, allowing civil lawsuits to proceed, including a wrongful death suit involving Komoroski and her former employer.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WRAL News
Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty to charges including felony driving under the influence resulting in death and reckless homicide for a crash that killed a bride in Folly Beach, South Carolina. The plea came as jury selection for her trial was about to begin.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KSTP
Nicolae Miu has been found guilty of first-degree reckless homicide, four counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, and battery in connection with a deadly stabbing on the Apple River in 2022, which resulted in the death of 17-year-old Isaac Schuman and injuries to four others. The jury unanimously convicted Miu on the lesser charges after deliberating for around seven hours. The sentencing date will be determined later, and Miu faces substantial penalties, including up to 40 years in prison for the top count. The prosecution described Miu's actions as senseless and horrific acts of violence, while Miu's defense argued that he was defending himself during the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Star Tribune
Nicolae Miu has been found guilty of first degree reckless homicide and four counts of recklessly endangering safety for fatally stabbing 17-year-old Isaac Schuman and injuring four others during a confrontation at the Apple River in western Wisconsin. Miu had argued self-defense, but the jury convicted him after considering the lesser charges. Defense attorney Aaron Nelson expressed surprise and disappointment at the verdict, emphasizing the subjective nature of self-defense.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Chicago
DeKalb County Sheriff's Deputy Christina Musil, 35, who was struck and killed by a driver while on duty, will be laid to rest on Thursday. The driver, Nathan P. Sweeney, has been charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI causing death. Musil leaves behind three children, and her funeral is scheduled for Thursday afternoon with a public visitation in the morning.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
Jamie Lee Komoroski, accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a bride on her wedding night, has been released on bond after posting $150,000. She faces charges of reckless homicide and felony DUI. The incident occurred in Folly Beach, South Carolina, where the bride died and three others were injured. Komoroski's blood alcohol content was found to be over three times the legal limit. The groom of the deceased bride has shared his story for the first time.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTVG
A 34-year-old man, Zachary Boyer, has been arrested on a Reckless Homicide charge in connection to the death of John Meeker, 76, following a fight at Side Cut Metropark in Maumee, Ohio. Meeker suffered blunt head trauma, including a skull fracture and brain injuries, during the incident on November 4 and passed away on November 15. Boyer was apprehended after a week-long investigation by Metroparks rangers and Maumee Police, who had previously sought the public's help in identifying the other person involved in the altercation. Boyer is scheduled to appear in court on December 6.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WYFF4 Greenville
A 25-year-old man in Spartanburg, South Carolina, has been charged with reckless homicide and not having a driver's license after a crash that killed a 3-year-old child. The crash occurred when the man's pickup truck failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign and collided with a Cadillac SUV. The driver and two passengers of the SUV were taken to the hospital, but the child died at the scene. The driver of the truck was also injured and taken to the hospital.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A woman in South Carolina has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of reckless homicide, felony DUI resulting in death, and two counts of felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury. The woman is accused of crashing into a golf cart carrying newlyweds while driving under the influence, resulting in the death of the bride and injuries to the groom. The accused was allegedly speeding and had a blood alcohol content more than three times the legal limit at the time of the crash.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A South Carolina judge has ordered that Jamie Komoroski, who is accused of killing a bride in a DUI golf cart crash, must remain in custody as she awaits trial. Komoroski had requested bail after spending three months in jail without trial, but her request was denied. The crash occurred on April 28, resulting in the death of Samantha Miller and injuries to her husband and two others. Komoroski's blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit, and she was allegedly driving at 65 mph in a 25 mph zone. The defense argued that Komoroski has no criminal history, but the judge deemed her a danger to the community. If the trial does not happen by spring 2024, the judge has stated that he will consider granting bail with house arrest.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Live 5 News WCSC
A circuit court judge in Charleston, South Carolina, has denied bond for Jamie Lee Komoroski, who is charged with reckless homicide resulting in death and felony DUI resulting in great bodily injury or death. Komoroski is accused of rear-ending a golf cart with four occupants, killing one passenger who had just gotten married earlier that evening and seriously injuring the groom and two others. The judge deemed Komoroski a flight risk and set conditions for a potential bond, including wearing a GPS monitor, alcohol monitoring system, and surrendering her passport. The victim's husband has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Komoroski and several establishments she visited that day.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WDRB
A Louisville man, Charles Webster, has been charged with reckless homicide after accidentally firing a gun that killed a woman, identified as Gwendolyn Smith. The incident occurred inside a home in Louisville, Kentucky. Webster was holding a handgun in the basement when he accidentally fired it, and the bullet went through the ceiling, hitting Smith in the chest. Webster was arrested and will be arraigned on Monday.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLS-TV
An Elgin man has been charged with reckless homicide, aggravated DUI resulting in death, and attempting to disarm a peace officer after a suspected DUI crash that killed two recently graduated high school sweethearts in Hoffman Estates. Deni Rubio, 32, is due in court on Monday. The victims' families gathered on Sunday night to remember them both at a Schaumburg church. Grief counselors will be available at Schaumburg High School, where the couple just graduated weeks ago. Two other groups involved in the crash were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.