Sean Higgins, the man accused of causing the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother, Matthew, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him in a New Jersey court. The tragic incident occurred in August when Higgins allegedly struck Johnny and Matthew, who were on a bike, with his vehicle. Prosecutors claim Higgins was intoxicated at the time and have pointed to his history of aggressive driving and road rage.
Higgins faces multiple charges, including vehicular homicide and aggravated manslaughter. Despite an offer from prosecutors that would have resulted in a 35-year prison sentence, he declined and chose to plead not guilty. The case will proceed to trial, with Higgins due back in court for further proceedings in February. His attorneys maintain his innocence, stating that the incident was a tragic accident, not the result of malfeasance.
