A New Jersey judge has upheld the charges against the driver accused in the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, rejecting a defense motion to dismiss the case. Attorneys for the accused had argued that the charges should be thrown out because of a discrepancy in the reporting of blood alcohol levels.
The defense contended that the inconsistency in how the blood alcohol concentration was documented undermined the reliability of the evidence and warranted dismissal of the charges. Details of the exact nature of the discrepancy were not immediately released, but the legal team filed a motion seeking to have the case dropped on those grounds.
Prosecutors opposed the motion, maintaining that the charges were properly filed and that the blood alcohol evidence remained valid. After reviewing the arguments, the judge sided with the prosecution, ruling that the discrepancy did not provide sufficient grounds to dismiss the case. The ruling means the criminal proceedings will continue as scheduled.
The deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, both professional hockey players, prompted an outpouring of grief across the sports world. The driver was taken into custody and faces multiple charges stemming from the incident. A trial date has not yet been set, but the court's decision clears the way for the prosecution to move forward with its case.
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