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manslaughter

[man-slaw-ter] / ˈmænˌslɔ tər /
NOUN
killing without malicious forethought
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"She said, that the two men who was still serving sentences for the manslaughter of my boy, would be released early, possibly within the next two years."

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

If a jury agrees with the psychiatric defence, then it could convict Mangione of manslaughter, instead of murder.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

In California, prosecutors brought involuntary manslaughter charges against the mother of a 14-year-old boy who allegedly struck and killed a man while riding an e-moto.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

Grossman’s attorney argued before an appeals court panel that the law allowed for a manslaughter conviction, not second-degree murder, which requires “implied malice.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

“In the opinion of this court, there is not enough evidence to charge Officer Moore with excessive force, manslaughter, or murder.”

From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

If the jury thought Bah might have felt forced into steering the dinghy, then he could not be found guilty of the manslaughters or facilitating illegal immigration - a lesser charge he also faced.

From BBC Feb. 19, 2024

At the time she was assigned the case, Scherer had been a judge for six years, and her biggest trials were two second-degree murders and two manslaughters, a defense court filing shows.

From Seattle Times May 13, 2022

The FBI did not provide a specific count for the number of murders and non-negligent manslaughters, but said the 2011 figure declined by 1.9 percent from the 14,748 recorded across the country in 2010.

From Reuters Jun. 11, 2012

The Earl put forth against Grettir the guilt for these manslaughters; he owned them all, and said he had had to defend his hands.

From The Story of Grettir the Strong by Morris, William




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