Michael Verette, a 34-year-old man, had his double-murder conviction upheld by an appeals court due to his reckless driving, which resulted in the deaths of a married couple. Despite the defense arguing that the incident was an accident and that jurors should have been informed about involuntary manslaughter, the court ruled that the criteria for second-degree murder were met. Verette, with a history of multiple driving-related offenses, will be eligible for parole in 2049, underscoring the serious nature of his actions that night.
The appellate decision rejects his arguments that jurors should have been instructed on involuntary manslaughter offenses. Prosecutor Derek Butts stated it met criteria for second-degree murder, affirming the convictions.
Verette racked up 11 prior convictions for driving with a suspended or revoked license, all in 2013 and 2014, showing a pattern of extremely dangerous behavior.
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