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Judge Denies Plea Deal in Surrey Murder Case, Set for Trial Amidst Public Scrutiny

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Minot, North Dakota — A proposed plea agreement that would have reduced the murder charge against Daniel Breijo was denied by Northwest District Court Judge Daniel El-Dweek on September 4. Breijo, 41, is charged with the murder of Nicholas Van Pelt, a serviceman, on Christmas Eve 2023. The rejection came during a change of plea hearing in North Central District Court. Breijo was facing a Class AA felony murder charge, which would have been lowered to Class B felony manslaughter if the plea was accepted. Under the terms of the deal, Breijo would have served … Read more

Driver Found Guilty of Homicide After Fatal Highway Collision: Cell Phone Use Under Scrutiny

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A Marshalltown, Iowa, jury has found Morgan Weigelt guilty of homicide by vehicle due to reckless driving following a fatal accident that occurred in May 2023. The jury’s decision was reached on Friday, and sentencing is set for July 14. Weigelt, 24, faces a potential maximum penalty of ten years in prison and a fine of $13,660. The incident, which took place on May 20, involved Weigelt’s vehicle colliding with a tractor operated by 86-year-old Clarence Borton on Highway 330. Investigators detailed that Weigelt was allegedly using her cell phone to search for car parts … Read more