Galway farmer convicted of killing his aunt with teleporter appeals his six-year sentence
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Michael Scott has pleaded not guilty to murdering his aunt, Chrissie Treacy, but was convicted of manslaughter due to gross negligence. The incident occurred when Scott accidentally drove over Treacy with an agricultural teleporter. At 60, Scott's lawyers argue for a reduced sentence by noting his previously blemish-free life and his age at the time of the incident. He is currently appealing the six-year sentence imposed for the tragic accident that claimed his aunt's life.
Michael Scott's conviction for manslaughter stemmed from a tragic accident in which he killed his elderly aunt after driving over her in a teleporter.
Despite being convicted for manslaughter by gross negligence, Scott's defense highlighted his previously unblemished life and age to appeal his six-year sentence.
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