David Bridges
Sean Higgins — the person accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his little brother, Matthew — made his first look in a New Jersey courtroom on Friday … and he seemed upset to listen to he’ll be spending his upcoming lengthy vacation weekend in jail.
The 43-year-old appeared nearly earlier than a choose … after he was hit with two expenses of loss of life by auto following allegations he drunkenly slammed his Jeep Grand Cherokee into the backs of the Gaudreaus on Thursday night time whereas they have been biking on a small roadway in Oldmans Township.
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Sporting an anti-suicide smock — Higgins initially did not communicate a lot on the listening to … though when he was knowledgeable he would stay behind bars till at the least subsequent Thursday — he appeared dejected.
He leaned again in his chair, closed his eyes … after which let loose a giant breath.
The choose informed Higgins he was required to stay incarcerated ’til late subsequent week … as a result of prosecutors have filed a movement for his pre-trial detention.
“The statutes and court docket guidelines require me to carry you over for a minimal 72 hours earlier than your listening to,” the choose informed him. “As a result of we’ve got a weekend and a Monday vacation, 72 hours turns into Thursday.”
Higgins may very well be seen on digicam then shaking his head that he understood.
On the listening to, Higgins additionally made it recognized he intends to rent a non-public lawyer to symbolize him within the case. He was then given directions on how finest to go about that course of from a cell.
He was finally excused from the proceedings after informing the choose he had no additional questions.
As we reported, cops say Higgins admitted to ingesting “5-6 beers” earlier than moving into the accident.
Johnny and Matthew had been on the town to have fun their sister’s wedding ceremony, which was slated to occur on Friday — however was canceled following the tragedy.
Johnny was 31 years previous. Matthew was simply 29.
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