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Couple Charged After Teen’s Death | Austin News
A tragic crash claims the life of 19-year-old Caleb Petersen, a promising athlete whose career was cut short by arthritis, after a graduation party hosted by Russell and Rebecca Young. The couple faces a misdemeanor charge for furnishing alcohol to a minor — the least severe option under Texas law when the victim is the only fatality — sparking outrage from Caleb’s brother, Colin, who calls it a “slap on the wrist” and demands tougher policies. Witnesses say the hosts provided a keg and ignored underage drinking, and this isn’t the first time minors had unsupervised access to alcohol at their…
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