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Man Accused of Killing Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Enters Not Guilty Plea

Sean M. Higgins, the man charged with killing brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in drunk driving incident in August, has issued a plea of not guilty

Higgins allegedly struck and killed Johnny, 31, a star for the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, and Matthew, 29, when they were riding bicycles in Oldmans Township, New Jersey on August 29, the evening before their sister Katie Gaudreau ’s wedding was scheduled. According to Salem County assistant prosecutor Michael Mestern in Tuesday’s hearing, Higgins would need to plead guilty to both aggravated manslaughter charges in exchange for consecutive 15-year sentences. Courtesy of Salem County Sheriff’s OfficeMestern also said the offer would require Higgins to plead guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal accident in return for a five-year prison term.

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