Tweets from Schoharie Limo Trial

By WNYT

Nauman Hussain, who ran the limousine company involved in the 2018 crash that killed 20 people, walks outside during a lunch break in a new trial in Schoharie, N.Y., on Monday, May 1, 2023. (AP Photo / Hans Pennink)

The defense and prosecution made their closing arguments at the trial of Nauman Hussain, the operator of the limousine company involved in the 2018 crash that killed 20 people. He’s charged with 20 counts of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide.

Follow the tweets from our crew covering the trial.

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BREAKING NEWS – Contrary to Kindlon’s assertion, Special Prosecutor Fred Rench tells jurors what happened at Mavis had nothing to do with the cause of this accident.
— Dan Levy (@dlevywnyt) May 16, 2023

BREAKING NEWS – During closing arguments, Special Prosecutor Fred Rench tells jurors, “The heart of the matter is the personal responsibility of Nauman Hussain, an exclusive responsibility that includes fixing, maintaining, and inspecting the vehicle.”
— Dan Levy (@dlevywnyt) May 16, 2023

BREAKING NEWS – Lee Kindlon tells jurors “there need to be consequences for (Mavis employees) who lie, cheat, and steal. Do not allow the people to give a pass to the people who actually did wrong.”
— Dan Levy (@dlevywnyt) May 16, 2023

BREAKING NEWS – During his one hr summation Lee Kindlon told jurors, “Don’t be afraid of not guilty. No one admits they committed a crime unless the feel like they’re above the law. Do not absolve Mavis of wrongdoing. A guilty verdict against Nauman let’s them off the hook.”
— Dan Levy (@dlevywnyt) May 16, 2023

BREAKING NEWS – In closing arguments Lee Kindlon says, “State Police arrested the wrong man. The rush to judgment was inevitable, the rush to conviction cannot be the same.”
— Dan Levy (@dlevywnyt) May 16, 2023

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BREAKING NEWS – Judge Lynch denies Lee Kindlon’s request to have jury consider misdemeanor Reckless Endangerment as a third option besides Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide.
— Dan Levy (@dlevywnyt) May 16, 2023