Long-time friend of Bush, US Rep Bill Janklow charged with manslaughter

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Long-time friend of Bush, US Rep Bill Janklow charged with manslaughter

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N29520677.htm

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Rep. Bill Janklow was charged with second-degree manslaughter on Friday, two weeks after the South Dakota Republican allegedly sped through a stop sign, striking and killing a motorcyclist.

Janklow, 63, could face up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 in fines if found guilty on the manslaughter charge. snip

Janklow has a history of speeding, having been cited at least 12 times since 1990. He has been involved in at least seven traffic accidents since 1992, according to state records. snip

Janklow, who is a long-time friend of President George W. Bush, was to appear in court on Tuesday in Flandreau, South Dakota to answer the charges.

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