"Manslaughter" is a legal term that describes the act of negligently causing someone's death, but without intending to kill them. It's considered a less severe crime compared to murder because there was no intention of causing death. Full definition
Six Italian scientists and one government official are set to go to trial today in Italy (Sept. 20) on charges of manslaughter for not warning the public aggressively enough of an impending earthquake that killed more than 300 people in 2009. (scientificamerican.com)
An israeli military court has rejected an appeal against the conviction for manslaughter of a soldier for shooting a wounded palestinian attacker in hebron last year. (fsat.ru)
Police investigating the Grenfell Tower fire have written to residents suggesting there are grounds for corporate manslaughter charges. (premierchristianity.com)