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Jury Finds Nelson Guilty in Fatal Crash | Charleston News
A Dorchester County jury delivered a devastating verdict: Ashner Hollyn Nelson, behind the wheel of a vehicle swerving through a red light while intoxicated, was found guilty of DUI and reckless homicide — charges that ended the lives of two 17-year-olds. With a BAC nearly triple the legal limit and damning evidence from Snapchat photos, bartender testimony, and credit card receipts, the prosecution painted a clear picture of lethal negligence. Nelson now faces 35 years in prison — a sentence that closes a harrowing chapter for victims’ families and serves as a grim warning about the…
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