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Former Leader Sentenced for Hit-and-Run | Minneapolis News
A former Minnesota political leader, Cynthia Martin, has been sentenced to 364 days in jail and five years probation after admitting to fatally hitting and fleeing from 19-year-old Carter Haithcock on Highway 169. Her SUV was identified through surveillance and physical evidence, and she initially claimed she hit an animal. Despite character letters from former lawmakers praising her decades of community service, the court emphasized accountability — requiring her to return annually on the anniversary of the crash for short jail stints, plus fines and mandatory therapy. The case underscores…
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