Tony Stewart Won't Face Charges in Death Kevin Ward Jr.
Tony Stewart has been cleared in the death of Kevin Ward Jr.
A New York state grand jury decided not to indict Stewart after meeting for two days and deliberating for less than an hour. During the announcement that Stewart would not be charged in the fatal accident, it was also revealed that Kevin Ward Jr. was under the influence of marijuana and that the levels “were enough to impair judgment,” said District Attorney Michael Tantillo.
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The grand jury was weighing two possible charges against Stewart, either second-degree manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide. The panel heard from 24 witnesses and reviewed numerous photos and videos of the accident.
[Source: LA Times]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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