Driver Rejects 35-Year Plea Deal in Gaudreau Brothers’ Death
Sean Higgins, charged with the deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, pleaded not guilty to the indictment, rejecting a 35-year plea deal. Prosecutors allege Higgins, impaired by alcohol and exhibiting road rage, struck the cyclists while driving aggressively. The defense maintains the incident resulted from unfortunate circumstances, not malicious intent. Higgins faces multiple charges, including aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide, and awaits trial.
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