Derrick Thompson Convicted of Murder in Minneapolis Crash That Killed Five Women

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Derrick Thompson Convicted of Murder in Minneapolis Crash That Killed Five Women
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Derrick Thompson was found guilty on all counts, including five counts of murder, for a high-speed crash in Minneapolis that killed five women. The jury convicted him after evidence showed he was driving over 100 mph and ran a red light before the crash, which also involved drugs and a firearm in the vehicle. Thompson's brother testified that he was not driving at the time, and Thompson had prior convictions related to drug and firearm possession.

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