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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Maryclaire Dale

Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence

Blue Jackets Gaudreau Hearing - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road pleaded not guilty to the indictment Tuesday after turning down a prosecution offer of 35 years in prison.

Sean M. Higgins, 44, appeared briefly in court in Salem County, New Jersey, and entered a formal plea to the recent indictment in the Aug. 29 deaths. The case will now move toward trial.

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