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Judge Reduces Sentence for Teen Crash Killer | Sioux Falls News
A judge in Sioux Falls has slashed a teen’s prison sentence from 40 to 30 years after reconsidering the punishment for Damion Laurelez, who caused a deadly crash at age 17 that killed two teens. Though prosecutors and defense had agreed on 30 years, the judge initially added 10 for lack of remorse — but later reversed course, citing concerns about appeal. The victim’s mother, Megan Reeves, was furious, calling the reduction unjust and saying Laurelez showed no remorse. The judge emphasized balancing justice with vengeance, noting Laurelez’s letter about suppressing grief and the need for a…
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