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US boxer Hannah Rapp struck and killed by driver while cycling, police say (www.theguardian.com)
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From the article - "The agency said Rapp and a fellow bicyclist were riding on a local road when Medina passed them in his car, stopped, and drove his vehicle in reverse. Medina then hit Rapp, and she was pronounced dead after emergency responders brought her to a hospital."

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[-] Ebby@lemmy.ssba.com 41 points 4 days ago

Brazos deputies said they booked Medina on a count of manslaughter

The sheriff concurs.

[-] mjr@infosec.pub 40 points 4 days ago

Isn't manslaughter a lesser charge than murder?

[-] harrys_balzac@lemmy.dbzer0.com 62 points 4 days ago

Yes it is. Manslaughter is definitely a lesser charge. Usually used if the death was accidental or such.

Fortunately, the sheriff doesn't have the final say. If the DA thinks it'll stick, they can upgrade the charge to murder or even capital murder.

It's Texas, so I have doubts that actual justice will be served.

[-] Boe 29 points 4 days ago

It’s also about the burden of proof, it’s easier to keep someone jailed on manslaughter.

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