"Manslaughter charges" refers to a criminal accusation against a person for causing someone's death unlawfully, typically without intending to do so. Full definition
Ray faces manslaughter charges for the deaths allegedly tied to his October 2009 «Spiritual Warrior» retreat outside Sedona, Arizona. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Richard Haste was arraigned Wednesday morning on manslaughter charges in the death of Ramarley Graham. (dnainfo.com)
A second - degree manslaughter charge against a Chautauqua County hunter who shot and killed a Sherman woman who was walking her dogs last fall has been dismissed in Chautauqua County Court. (news.wbfo.org)