Judge denies motion to dismiss charges for man accused of driving drunk, hitting, killing former Omaha Lancer
A motion to dismiss several charges against the man accused of killing a former Omaha Lancer and his brother was denied.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Former Omaha Lancer Matthew Gaudreau, Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau die, NHL saysAuthorities said Sean Higgins admitted to drinking multiple beers while driving in New Jersey before he allegedly hit Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau while they were on their bicycles in August.Matthew played for the Omaha Lancers from 2011 to 2013.READ MORE: Omaha Lancers hold special ceremony to honor the lives of the Gaudreau brothers In January, a grand jury indicted Higgins on multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree aggravated manslaughter.READ MORE: Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew Gaudreau die, NHL saysLawyers for Higgins argued that some, if not all, of the indictment should be dismissed because the prosecution failed to present evidence completely.Higgins faces a maximum of 70 years in prison if convicted on all counts.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
