manslaughter

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Police officers investigating the Post Office Horizon IT scandal are now considering corporate manslaughter charges.

From BBC

Officials in Hong Kong arrested three men on Thursday at the construction company responsible for renovations for alleged manslaughter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nathan Hochman to review the case, filed a motion to dismiss charges late Thursday, saying he did not believe prosecutors could prove voluntary manslaughter at trial.

From Los Angeles Times

They successfully overturned an initial conviction comparable to manslaughter, arguing that it was too lenient, and then also had a six-year sentence for murder more than doubled.

From Seattle Times

Two women have been jailed for the manslaughter of a pensioner who died nine months after he was assaulted.

From BBC