This is so sad. I personally believe that Dedrick Ashford should have been charged with at least vehicular manslaughter and sentenced to real prison time. He did not have a driver’s license and he admitted to having smoked marijuana. He is old enough to know better, but he did drive anyway. Straight out point – he should not have been driving under ANY circumstances. He killed a 6-year-old boy, whose family and loved ones are devastated. One year in prison is not going to show justice or even be a deterrent to anyone. There was NO JUSTICE for this child or his loved ones. My heart truly breaks for them.
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