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Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges

Sean Higgins pleaded not guilty to all charges related to the fatal crash that killed former NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother last year.
Higgins was indicted on two counts of reckless vehicular homicide and other charges after being accused of driving while intoxicated.
The state offered Higgins a 35-year prison sentence in exchange for a guilty plea, which he declined at the hearing.
Defense lawyer Matthew Portella described Higgins as a loving father who 'made a horrible decision that night.

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Suspect charged in deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew pleads not guilty

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