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Minnesota tree-trimmer charged after coworker fatally crushed during shadow-puppet prank with hydraulic grapple
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Minnesota tree-trimmer charged after coworker fatally crushed during shadow-puppet prank with hydraulic grapple

A Minnesota tree-trimmer, Christopher Crimmins, 34, was charged with second-degree manslaughter for allegedly fatally crushing coworker Tyler Lynch, 26, with a hydraulic grapple while the two were joking around and shadow-puppeting on the job in Apple Valley. Crimmins told investigators they were playing shadows, but the grapple moved toward Lynch’s head, killing him. Crimmins is jailed on $40,000 bail and is due back in court September 10.

via New York Post|
#crime#hydraulic-grapple#manslaughter
Minnesota tree-trimmer charged with manslaughter after coworker killed during on-the-job ‘horseplay’ with hydraulic grapple
crime1 day ago

Minnesota tree-trimmer charged with manslaughter after coworker killed during on-the-job ‘horseplay’ with hydraulic grapple

A Minnesota tree-trimmer, Christopher Crimmins, was charged with second-degree manslaughter after his hydraulic grapple crushed coworker Tyler Lynch’s head while the two were horsing around on a back-of-a-truck in Apple Valley. Lynch died at the scene. Authorities allege Crimmins operated the boom recklessly, creating an unreasonable risk. Crimmins is jailed with bail set at $40,000 without conditions or $20,000 with conditions, and faces up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine if convicted.

via Fox News|
#coworker-death#crime#hydraulic-grapple
Prank on Minnesota tree crew ends in death as hydraulic grapple crushes coworker
crime1 day ago

Prank on Minnesota tree crew ends in death as hydraulic grapple crushes coworker

A Minnesota man, 34-year-old Christopher Crimmins, is charged with second-degree manslaughter after a truck-mounted hydraulic grapple crushed his 26-year-old coworker’s head during a “fooling around” moment on a tree-trimming job in Apple Valley. Crimmins allegedly moved the grapple to look like it was grabbing his coworker, but failed to notice it was closing on him, killing Tyler Lynch. Bail is set at $40,000 unconditional or $20,000 with conditions. Crimmins faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, with a court hearing scheduled for Sept. 10.

via NBC News|
#crime#hydraulic-grapple#manslaughter
Ex-Kentucky athlete pleads guilty to manslaughter in infant's death
us-news3 days ago

Ex-Kentucky athlete pleads guilty to manslaughter in infant's death

A former University of Kentucky student-athlete, Laken Snelling, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of her newborn son, whose body was found wrapped in a towel inside a trash bag in a closet. The Kentucky Medical Examiner ruled the baby was born alive and died by asphyxia of undetermined means. Snelling admitted she deprived the baby of oxygen, hid the evidence, and lied to roommates; sentencing is set for Oct. 16, with up to 10 years for the manslaughter charge.

via NBC News|
#concealing-birth#hiding-evidence#infant-death
Miami OnlyFans model sentenced to six years in prison after plea deal in boyfriend’s death
crime-and-courts14 days ago

Miami OnlyFans model sentenced to six years in prison after plea deal in boyfriend’s death

Miami-based OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2022 stabbing death of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, and was sentenced to six years in prison with time served, plus five years of probation and a mental health evaluation, ending a high-profile case that carried a potential 30-year term if convicted of second-degree murder.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#clenney#crime-and-courts#manslaughter
Old Trails Fire arson arrest in Spokane linked to past manslaughter conviction
crime21 days ago

Old Trails Fire arson arrest in Spokane linked to past manslaughter conviction

Spokane arson suspect Aaron Farinacci, arrested in connection with the Old Trails Fire, previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter and aggravated assault in 2012 after a 2010 first-degree murder case in Arizona was dismissed; investigators say the fire was intentional, Farinacci was found nearby with waterproof matches and a butane lighter, bond set at $1 million, and his first court appearance is scheduled.

via NonStop Local KHQ|
#arson#crime#criminal-convictions
Boxer Hannah Rapp killed while cycling in Texas, prompting tributes and calls for reform
crime1 month ago

Boxer Hannah Rapp killed while cycling in Texas, prompting tributes and calls for reform

US boxer Hannah Rapp, 26, was killed while cycling in Navasota, Texas, when a driver allegedly backed into her after passing; the driver, Charles Medina, is charged with manslaughter and held on a $250,000 bond. The case has sparked tributes from boxing and cycling communities and a Change.org petition urging tougher bond rules for dangerous drivers, as Rapp’s brief pro career—eight wins and a shot at the WBC title—receives posthumous recognition.

via The Guardian|
#boxing#crime#hannah-rapp
Driver with long rap sheet charged in boxing star Hannah Rapp’s death
crime1 month ago

Driver with long rap sheet charged in boxing star Hannah Rapp’s death

A Texas road-rage incident left boxing hopeful Hannah Rapp dead after being struck by a car driven by 31-year-old Charles Eric Medina, who allegedly sped past the couple before reversing into Rapp. Medina, who has a 13‑year arrest history in Brazos County including reckless driving, evading arrest, hit-and-run, and a 2024 firearm charge, is jailed on a $250,000 bond for manslaughter as investigators probe the crash and Medina’s past conduct.

via New York Post|
#crime#hannah-rapp#manslaughter
Bologna erupts as death during police restraint sparks protests and investigations
world1 month ago

Bologna erupts as death during police restraint sparks protests and investigations

Thousands protested in Bologna after the death of Abderrahim Fakir during police restraint, with prosecutors opening a manslaughter investigation into the police officers and medical workers involved. While the main rally was peaceful, clashes left about 64 police injured and cars set on fire. Prime Minister Meloni urged a thorough investigation and condemned violence, while video of Fakir being restrained drew calls for accountability from his family and local officials. The case has intensified debate over police use of force in Italy.

via BBC|
#bologna#italy#manslaughter
Texas road-rage crash kills boxing prospect Hannah Rapp; driver charged with manslaughter
crime1 month ago

Texas road-rage crash kills boxing prospect Hannah Rapp; driver charged with manslaughter

Boxing rising star Hannah Rapp, 26, was killed in Brazos County, Texas, after a driver allegedly braked, reversed, and struck her as she biked following a gesture by her boyfriend at the reckless driver. Investigators dispute the driver’s claim that he was being hailed; authorities say the damage to the car and skid marks indicate a heavy impact. The driver, Charles Medina, 31, was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Tributes and a fundraiser have followed.

via New York Post|
#boxing#crime#hannah-rapp
Texas Driver Reverses Into Cyclist, Killing Rising Boxer Hannah Rapp
crime1 month ago

Texas Driver Reverses Into Cyclist, Killing Rising Boxer Hannah Rapp

A 26-year-old boxing prospect, Hannah Rapp, was killed in Brazos County, Texas, after a driver backed up and accelerated in reverse, striking her bicycle on FM 159. The driver, 31-year-old Charles Medina, was arrested and charged with manslaughter as investigators say evidence at the scene contradicts his claim of reversing at low speed; Rapp had recently fought for the WBC featherweight title and the boxing community mourns her loss.

via NBC News|
#bicyclist#brazos-county#crime
Texas driver charged after cyclist and boxer Hannah Rapp dies in hit-and-reverse crash
us-crime1 month ago

Texas driver charged after cyclist and boxer Hannah Rapp dies in hit-and-reverse crash

American boxer Hannah Rapp, 26, was killed in Brazos County, Texas, after a driver struck her while she cycled and backed up, with the driver, 31-year-old Charles Medina, arrested on a manslaughter charge as the investigation continues. Tributes poured in from boxing colleagues, and Rapp’s career included a WBC title bid. Medina has prior arrests and could face 2 to 20 years if convicted.

via The Guardian|
#boxing#crime#cyclist