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Teen Driver Faces Criminal Charges | Oakland News
A judge has rejected rehab-focused sentencing for the 17-year-old driver in the tragic April 2025 Marin County crash that killed four teens, ordering criminal prosecution instead. The teen, who was driving six others to a sleepover when the SUV veered off-road, now faces misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, plus two additional charges for speeding and underage passengers without supervision. While some victims’ families initially opposed prosecution, recent court developments reveal growing division among them. This ruling signals the case is moving forward legally — a sobering reminder of how…
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