This archive report was first published on 22 November 2019.
On March 16, 2016, a tragic car crash occurred in Massachusetts, resulting in the death of State Trooper Thomas Clardy. The incident led to the conviction of a 33-year-old Kenyan man, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide, and operating a motor vehicle to endanger.
The crash happened when the Kenyan man's car, reportedly traveling at a high speed, slammed into the back of Clardy's cruiser during a traffic stop. The prosecution alleged that the man was high on marijuana at the time of the crash, but the judge found that the prosecution did not prove impairment.
Although the man was found not guilty on two felony counts, he was sentenced to 5-7 years in jail. He was given credit for 1,283 days (three and a half years) served while awaiting trial.
According to the Boston Herald, the man sat quietly during the impact statements, and stood as the judge's decision was rendered before being escorted out.
