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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Advertisement Lee was later found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and served seven years, six months in prison.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The jury also found Figueroa not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Two days later, Gastonia police charged Ivey and Jenkins with involuntary manslaughter and child neglect.
—Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2025
Folsom authorities then obtained an involuntary manslaughter warrant for the suspect, who faces arraignment Friday in Sacramento Superior Court.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The jury also found Figueroa not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Two days later, Gastonia police charged Ivey and Jenkins with involuntary manslaughter and child neglect.
—Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2025
Folsom authorities then obtained an involuntary manslaughter warrant for the suspect, who faces arraignment Friday in Sacramento Superior Court.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Involuntary manslaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/involuntary%20manslaughter. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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