Teacher’s Death From High School Prank Prompts Call to Drop Student Charges
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Five 18-year-old students from North Hall High School in Gainesville, GA, were involved in a prank that ended with teacher Jason Hughes dead after a car struck him; the driver faces homicide by vehicle in the first degree and reckless driving, while the others are charged with trespassing and littering; Hughes’s wife has asked that all charges be dropped, and school and sheriff officials say grief support is in place for students and staff.
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- Wife Of Teacher Killed In High School Prank Wants Charges Dropped HuffPost
- Georgia Teacher Is Killed After Teenagers’ Prank Goes Wrong The New York Times
- Former student calls Hall County teacher's death a "tragic accident" CBS News
- 18-year-old student charged after North Hall High School teacher dies during prank, deputies say 11Alive.com
- Beloved teacher’s death highlights need for prosecutor discretion, lawyers say AJC.com
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