involuntary manslaughter
noun
: manslaughter resulting from the failure to perform a legal duty expressly required to safeguard human life, from the commission of an unlawful act not constituting a felony, or from the commission of a lawful act in a negligent or improper manner
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His father was indicted on 29 counts, including two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of involuntary manslaughter.
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
But after a tragic accident leaves him with an involuntary manslaughter conviction, his life spirals into ruin.
—Peter White, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
His father, Colin Gray, was also indicted for 29 counts, including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Maya Hernandez, 20, is charged with second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and child cruelty in connection with the death of Amillio Gutierrez, according to Court TV, KGET and KERO-TV.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
But after a tragic accident leaves him with an involuntary manslaughter conviction, his life spirals into ruin.
—Peter White, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
His father, Colin Gray, was also indicted for 29 counts, including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Maya Hernandez, 20, is charged with second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and child cruelty in connection with the death of Amillio Gutierrez, according to Court TV, KGET and KERO-TV.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for involuntary manslaughter
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“Involuntary manslaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/involuntary%20manslaughter. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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