You Call This Closure?
A while back my journalistic nose and I were following a story about a radio station in California that held the “Hold Your Wee for a Wii” contest. Which resulted in the death of one Jennifer Strange due to “Water Intoxication”. Following the contest the radio station promptly fired 10 employees who were involved with the promotion. At the time criminal charges were pending, now according to recent reports no criminal charges will be filed against the DJs who administered the contest despite warnings from listeners and a overall lack of common sense.
According to the California District Attorney’s office
“There were no observable indications or symptoms that Jennifer Strange was experiencing a serious medical emergency which would have required station employees to seek or administer medical aid to her,”
In Canadian law this seems to be a text book case of what we call “Criminal Negligence Causing Death” Not quite murder but a charge used when someones stupidity or lack of judgement results in the death or harm of another. Most often used in impaired driving cases but I think it fits nicely here. The DJs knew the risks and went ahead with the contest despite warnings from one listener who identified herself as a medical professional and others who didn’t think it was a very good idea.
I am certain that this will not bring any resolution to the Strange family but their wrongful death suit against the station might.
Source:BreitBart.com
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