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Re:What kids told us about how to get them off their phones by Ferret7446 on Friday August 15, 2025 @05:18PM (#44917379)
> the driver of the enormous SUV that kills a child has no charges brought against them

I feel this is exaggerated to the point of being outright misinformation. Drivers are by default liable even in cases like jaywalking.

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Re:What kids told us about how to get them off their phones by solace_silence on Friday August 15, 2025 @07:13PM (#44918352)
Unfortunately it's not an exaggeration, here's the article. https://thencbeat.com/legend-jenkins-parents-charged/
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Re:What kids told us about how to get them off their phones by mtalantikite on Saturday August 16, 2025 @07:57PM (#44927816)
No, I read the article before I posted. The driver was not charged. There are plenty of articles that mention it, but here is from one of the top links on Google:

"The driver was not charged in the case, but both of Legend’s parents, Sameule and Jessica Jenkins, were charged with felony involuntary manslaughter and child neglect."

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/nc-lawmaker-bring-attentio...

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