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Teen Driver Gets 30 Years | Sioux Falls News
A teen driver, Damion Laurelez, 17 at the time, got behind the wheel high on alcohol and marijuana, causing a fatal crash that killed two 15-year-olds. After pleading guilty to two counts of first-degree manslaughter, he sought a reduced sentence — and got it: 30 years instead of 40. In a letter to the judge, he admitted his words on phone calls were harsh but claimed they were out of context, blaming upbringing for his emotional suppression. The judge, Douglas Barnett, acknowledged his youth and circumstances, cutting time off the original sentence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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