Doctor’s Defense Blames Dead Skateboarder

by The Editors on February 22, 2012

CorasantiLawyers for Dr. James G. Corasanti a man accused in the hit and run death of an 18-year-old skateboarder have asked a judge to “dismiss the manslaughter and other charges” filed against him, according to a story in the Buffalo News saying that:

Dr. James G. Corasanti’s actions were not criminally reckless and the evidence is insufficient to prove second-degree manslaughter, defense lawyer Joel L. Daniels said in Erie County Court. . . Rather, 18-year-old Alexandria Rice, with marijuana in her system, chose to ride her longboard at night, crouching down low, and without wearing reflective clothing, Daniels said during a court hearing lasting an hour and a half.

So aside from being indicted by a grand jury for “texting while driving drunk and speeding” Corasanti’s lawyers would like to blame Ms. Rice for being on the side of the road, skateboarding home from work when she was struck and killed. Dr. Corasanti’s defense is setting up to be one of the most deranged and desperate in history. If convicted Corasanti could face 23 years in prison. And, if found guilty, he should serve every single day of it. Our thoughts are with Rice’s family and friends.

[Link: Buffalo News]

Mt. Crunksuvious February 23, 2012 at 12:39 pm

Well, OBVIOUSLY she was a serial killer in the making because she was on ‘the devils lettuce” and wasting her life away on a useless wooden toy. So, we should all be thankful this self-righteous doctor and his army of scumbag lawyers have saved us all from her.

Braeden March 6, 2012 at 8:03 am

The most ridiculous thing I have EVER heard. This guys defense is absurd, it’s almost as though he’s on something way stronger than marijuana. And he’s supposed to be a doctor who devoted his life to helping people. He should be ashamed. Wow.

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