Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Scott Speer

An Ohio man was found guilty of aggravated vehicular homicide and involuntary manslaughter in the death of his friend. Scott Speer had been charged with aggravated murder and murder, but the jury was able to find him guily of the lesser charges. Speer's friend went overboard while the two were out on Lake Erie back in 2002. Prosecutors alleged that Speer either pushed his friend off the boat or drove too fast while his friend was on the boat to cause him to fall off. The victim's family believed that he was getting ready to testify against Speer in his divorce trial. Speer was allowed to remain free on bond until his sentencing on October 31st where he could receive a sentence of probation.

http://www.courttv.com/trials/speer/102407_ctv.html

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