"Negligent homicide" is a legal term used when someone accidentally causes another person's death due to their careless or reckless behavior. It involves unintentionally causing a death due to a lack of caution or disregard for others, which is considered a criminal offense.
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«negligent»
«homicide»
Sentences with «negligent homicide»
- Former NYPD Officer Bryan Conroy was convicted by a judge of criminally negligent homicide in the 2003 death of Ousmane Zongo, but was only sentenced to probation and community service. (nydailynews.com)
- Self - help guru James Arthur Ray was found guilty of negligent homicide after three died in his sweat lodge ceremony. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
- Earlier this year, Jeffrey and Marci Beagley of Oregon City, Oregon, were sentenced to 16 months in prison for negligent homicide after not seeking medical care for their 16 - year - old son. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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