As for recent Tony Stewart news, the three-time NASCAR champ will not be charged with the death of Kevin Ward Jr., a fellow driver at a sprint car race in upstate New York after a grand jury cleared Tony Stewart. Prosecutors said Wednesday that the victim died because of enough levels of marijuana found in his system to impair his judgment.
The District Attorney's office recently announced that a grand jury investigation determined there was no sufficient evidence to prosecute NASCAR icon, Tony Stewart, nearly two months after he struck and killed a fellow driver. The inquiry started last week and its findings clearing Tony were released by the Ontario County District Attorney's Office in Canandaigua, New York. And this is such great news to the famous racer.
Prosecuting attorneys said in a news conference the grand jury deliberated manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges against Tony Stewart. The several videos of the August 9 incident occurred at Canandaigua Motorsports Park were heightened and scrutinized but did not display any evidence of a crime.
The 20-year old victim, Kevin Ward Jr., who had drawn-out while racing alongside Tony Stewart, died after he exited his car in what observed like an attempt to challenge Tony during a sprint car event at a New York fairground. Video of the incident showed that Kevin gesticulating towards Tony's car as he walked out of his own vehicle and to the center of the racetrack where Tony's car struck him.
District Attorney (DA) Michael Tantillo said that the grand jury has determined that there is no basis to charge NASCAR star Tony Stewart with any crimes. He also added that there was evidence that the victim, Kevin Ward Jr., was under the influence of marijuana on the night of the race. The good news on Tony Stewart's case has thrilled his fans and NASCAR enthusiasts.
NASCAR champ Tony Stewart has called the case on Wednesday through a released statement by his publicist, Mike Arning, as the toughest and most emotional experience of his life. The news was welcomed with relief by Tony Stewart. The cocky and famous NASCAR driver who was nicknamed as "Smoke" has maintained that Kevin Ward Jr.'s death was a tragic accident. Now, he won't face any criminal charges for fatally hitting a rival driver on a New York racetrack.
Following the case, NASCAR has also issued a statement saying that there are no winners in tragedy. The statement said, "This has been a difficult time for everyone involved and we have respected the local authorities responsible for reviewing this case." The final verdict might be good news to the 43-year old NASCAR icon Tony Stewart; however, there was no immediate comment from the Ward family.
The DA could have charged Tony Stewart alone; instead, Michael Tantillo asked a grand jury to cogitate charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally neglectful homicide. The jury resolved that there were no enough evidences to show Tony planned to run Kevin down. Tony Stewart, who had sworn to cooperate with the investigation, was not among the two dozen witnesses who attested before the grand jury.
The news about the grand jury's decision on Wednesday afternoon has pleased NASCAR champ Tony Stewart but he said that the case and accident will stay with him forever. He also said that he was very grateful for all the support he received and continues to receive. He stated, "While much of the attention has been on me, it's important to remember a young man lost his life. Kevin Ward Jr.'s family and friends will always be in my thoughts and prayers."
© 2017 Jobs & Hire All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
