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Texas Tesla crash leads to manslaughter charge
us-news7 days ago

Texas Tesla crash leads to manslaughter charge

A Texas man, Michael David Butler, 44, has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3, allegedly in Full Self-Driving mode, crashed into Martha Avila’s Katy home, killing a 76-year-old grandmother. Butler told investigators he was delivering with DoorDash, had the music on, and later passed out; the car reached 73 mph with no brake applied. Tesla disputes his account, noting Autopilot requires driver attentiveness, while the NHTSA is investigating; bail was set at $150,000 with an ankle monitor, and Avila’s family has filed a wrongful-death suit against Tesla alleging defective self-driving systems.

via NBC News|
#autopilot#doordash#full-self-driving
Texas Man Charged with Manslaughter After Tesla Crash in Katy
us-news7 days ago

Texas Man Charged with Manslaughter After Tesla Crash in Katy

A Texas man, Michael Butler, 44, is jailed on a manslaughter charge after his Tesla Model 3, reportedly in self-driving mode, crashed into a Katy home and killed a 76-year-old woman; investigators say Butler claimed use of the automation, while federal probes by the NTSB and NHTSA are examining whether the system contributed; Avila’s family has sued Tesla for gross negligence; Butler’s bail is $150,000 and a July 6 court date is planned.

via The Guardian|
#investigations#katy#manslaughter
Katy Tesla Crash: Manslaughter Charge Linked to FSD Override in Residential Run
technology8 days ago

Katy Tesla Crash: Manslaughter Charge Linked to FSD Override in Residential Run

Prosecutors charged 44-year-old Michael Butler with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3, operating under Full Self-Driving, sped through a Katy, Texas neighborhood at about 73 mph and crashed into a home, killing a 76-year-old woman. The charging document alleges Butler overrode FSD to floor the accelerator; investigators also found Google searches suggesting he believed FSD was not aggressive enough. The case, built from vehicle telemetry, dashcam, and phone records, highlights the ongoing tension between driver control and autonomous features, with potential civil liability for Tesla alongside the criminal charge.

via Electrek|
#autopilot#fsd#manslaughter
Manslaughter charge after Tesla crashes into Texas home
technology8 days ago

Manslaughter charge after Tesla crashes into Texas home

A Texas man, Michael Butler, has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3— reportedly with Autopilot engaged—crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Butler, who showed no signs of intoxication, left the roadway and entered the residence at high speed; surveillance video captured the incident. The case is under investigation by local authorities, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the NHTSA, while Avila’s family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Butler and Tesla alleging design defects in Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. Tesla disputes fault, pointing to driver input, and the episode follows prior recalls and ongoing scrutiny of the company’s self-driving systems.

via USA Today|
#autopilot#lawsuit#manslaughter
Katy Tesla Crash Sparks Manslaughter Charge
crime8 days ago

Katy Tesla Crash Sparks Manslaughter Charge

A 44-year-old man, Michael David Butler, has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla Model 3—reported with Autopilot engaged—crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Butler allegedly passed out during a DoorDash delivery and later told investigators the vehicle was on Autopilot; authorities say the car reached about 73 mph with no braking before the crash. Tesla disputes his account. Avila died from injuries sustained in the crash; Butler bailed on $150,000 bond and must wear an ankle monitor. Avila’s family has sued Tesla, alleging negligence.

via Fox News|
#autopilot#crime#doordash
Tesla Crash Into Home Sparks Manslaughter Charge in Harris County
crime8 days ago

Tesla Crash Into Home Sparks Manslaughter Charge in Harris County

A Harris County, Texas man, Michael Butler, was arrested and charged with manslaughter after his Tesla crashed into a home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Butler claimed the car was in self-driving mode, but Tesla disputed that, saying he overrode Autopilot. The crash occurred June 19; Butler was booked into Harris County jail, and investigators had not yet publicized the specific criminal allegations as of publication.

via ABC13 Houston|
#autopilot#crime#harris-county
Texas Tesla crash spurs manslaughter charge as company says autopilot was overridden
us-news8 days ago

Texas Tesla crash spurs manslaughter charge as company says autopilot was overridden

Texas driver Michael Butler, 44, faces manslaughter charges after his Tesla Model 3 crashed into a Katy, Texas home at over 70 mph, killing Martha Ávila, 76. Tesla says Butler manually overridden Autopilot by flooring the accelerator, conflicting with his claim that the self-driving feature was engaged; Ávila’s family has sued Butler and Tesla as investigators continue to probe the deadly crash.

via New York Post|
#autopilot#car-crashes#manslaughter
Katy-area Tesla crash triggers manslaughter charge in home collision
local8 days ago

Katy-area Tesla crash triggers manslaughter charge in home collision

A 44-year-old Michael Butler has been charged with manslaughter after his Tesla crashed into a Katy-area home on June 19, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila. Investigators say Butler’s high-speed vehicle left the roadway and struck the front wall; Avila was inside the home and died from injuries. Butler initially claimed Autopilot, but Tesla vehicle data suggests he overrode the system before the crash. No mechanical Tesla fault has been found to date, and the NHTSA is conducting a broader Autopilot-related investigation. Avila’s family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Butler and Tesla, seeking more than $1 million in damages.

via Click2Houston|
#autopilot#harriscounty#katy
Closing arguments underway in South Florida developer George Pino trial
crime-and-courts18 days ago

Closing arguments underway in South Florida developer George Pino trial

In South Florida, closing arguments are underway in the trial of developer George Pino, charged with second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide for a 2022 Boca Chita Key boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured another teen. After two weeks of testimony and emotional moments, the state urged jurors to find Pino responsible, saying he ignored safety rules and lied, while the defense will present its closing before the jury deliberates.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#boat-crash#closing-arguments#crime-and-courts
Mangione to Pursue Psychiatric Defense in NY Murder Trial
us-news23 days ago

Mangione to Pursue Psychiatric Defense in NY Murder Trial

Luigi Mangione plans to mount an extreme emotional disturbance (psychiatric) defense in his New York state murder case over UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s December 2024 death; if proven, his second-degree murder charge could be reduced to first-degree manslaughter. Judge Gregory Carro unsealed a notice on affirmative psychiatric defense and required additional documentation by tomorrow. Mangione faces nine felonies including weapon counts and could face life in prison if convicted. The trial is set for September 8 with an August virtual hearing; prosecutors have introduced evidence such as a firearm and a notebook found on Mangione. NBC analysts note this defense is not insanity, but a high-bar emotional-disturbance claim.

via NBC News|
#extreme-emotional-disturbance#luigi-mangione#manslaughter
Tearful Moment in Court as Florida Developer Faces Teen-Death Boat Crash Trial
us-news1 month ago

Tearful Moment in Court as Florida Developer Faces Teen-Death Boat Crash Trial

A Florida real estate developer, George Pino, broke down crying in court during opening statements of his trial for a 2022 Biscayne Bay boat crash that killed 17-year-old Luciana Fernandez and injured others. The judge dismissed the jury for the day after Pino sobbed and appeared distressed. Prosecutors say Pino lied to police and violated boating laws; the defense says it was a tragic accident and that he was not intoxicated. Records note 61 empty alcohol bottles were found on the boat, and Pino faces second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide charges as the trial continues.

via New York Post|
#boat-crash#florida#manslaughter
Drunken Biscayne Bay Boat Ride Ends in Teen’s Death; Father on Trial
crime1 month ago

Drunken Biscayne Bay Boat Ride Ends in Teen’s Death; Father on Trial

Florida man George Pino, 55, is on trial for manslaughter and vessel homicide after a 2022 Biscayne Bay boat trip for his daughter’s birthday, during which prosecutors say he served alcohol to underage passengers, sped through a channel marker, and caused a crash that led to the drowning death of teen Lucy Fernandez; a civil suit over injuries to another passenger is pending. Jury selection has begun and Pino has pleaded not guilty.

via Court TV|
#boating#crime#drinking
Unpaid-bill dispute ends in murder in Canada as three Brits plead guilty
world1 month ago

Unpaid-bill dispute ends in murder in Canada as three Brits plead guilty

Three British men admitted their roles in the death of Sharif Rahman, 44, in Owen Sound, Ontario, after a row over an unpaid $150 restaurant bill. Robert Evans Jr., 25, pleaded guilty to manslaughter; his father Robert Busby Evans, 49, and uncle Barry Evans, 56, pleaded guilty to being accessories and have been sentenced to time served. The suspects, believed to be from Manchester, were extradited to Canada from Scotland; Evans Jr. faces sentencing next month. Rahman, a father of one, died a week after the fight outside a curry house that followed the dispute.

via BBC|
#extradition#manslaughter#owen-sound