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manslaughter

[man-slaw-ter] / ˈmænˌslɔ tər /
NOUN
killing without malicious forethought
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Orange County prosecutors have charged an Aliso Viejo woman with involuntary manslaughter after an 81-year-old man died from injuries sustained when her son allegedly hit him while riding an electric motorcycle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Walter Thomas Christopher Manley of Loanda Crescent, Newry, had been scheduled to go on trial for the manslaughter of Ian McCollum and for being an employee in breach of duty to others.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji, 50, faces felony charges of involuntary manslaughter and battery in the death of Paul Kessler, Ventura County D.A. announces.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Gothard, who denies murder and an alternative count of manslaughter, was sitting in the dock on Tuesday wearing black glasses, and was shaking his head at times while prosecutor Peter Joyce KC opened the case.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“I saw Ed McMellon,” Boss would later testify, when the four officers were brought to trial on charges of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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