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Jing Dong Pleads Not Guilty in I-95 Crash | Minneapolis News
Jing Dong, the bus driver behind the deadly May I-95 crash that killed five, has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter, with his defense arguing it was an accident—not a crime—and that he was driving under the speed limit. Held without bail, his lawyers plan to seek release as the case moves through two courts. The crash, triggered when the motorcoach failed to stop for construction equipment, sparked a fiery chain reaction. Key court dates include an August 28 probable cause hearing and a September 8 status hearing, with trial set for October 6. The legal battle is just beginning…
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