This man was guilty of extreme negligence, and should be sentenced justly.
How did they get a 2nd Degree murder on him though?
AI Overview
Second-degree murder is a homicide committed with malice aforethought, intent to cause serious bodily harm, or extreme recklessness ("depraved heart"), but without premeditation or deliberation. It is generally an intentional, spur-of-the-moment killing or death caused by dangerous, impulsive behavior, such as shooting into a crowd.
Key Characteristics and Examples:
No Premeditation: Unlike first-degree murder, the act is not planned in advance.
Intent to Harm/Kill: The perpetrator intends to kill or cause serious bodily injury, but the act is impulsive.
"Depraved Heart": Extreme recklessness or acting with a conscious disregard for human life (e.g., severe drunk driving resulting in death, or firing a gun into a room).
Examples: A sudden fight leading to a death, or a severe beating that results in fatal injury.
Penalties: Generally, penalties are less severe than first-degree, but still carry serious prison terms, typically 15 years to life, depending on the jurisdiction.
If it's so outrageous that Trump said it, you'd think you'd be more aghast at it happening to students. But for some reason you can't seem to muster it up.