Jim Leyritz will see trial for DUI manslaughter Monday, almost three years after a Florida crash killed Fredia Ann Veitch.Leyritz, 46, allegedly had a 0.14 blood-alcohol level -- almost double the legal limit -- in December 2007 when he ran a red light and collided with Veitch's car, throwing her from the vehicle. Leyritz has pleaded not guilty. He faces four to 15 years in prison if convicted.
David Bogenschutz, Leyritz's attorney, described his strategy: "We're going with 'prove it.' " Leyrtiz settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Veitch's family for $250,000 in insurance and a $1,000 monthly payment by Leyritz.
Two witnesses, including a passenger in Leyritz's car, claim that Leyritz ran a red light. Leyritz's camp has already been denied the ability to claim that Veitch was also intoxicated and not wearing her seatbelt, saying it doesn't change the fundamental fact that Leyritz was allegedly drunk when he hit and killed Veitch.
Michael Curtis Waltrip Scott Alan Wimmer Jonathan Edward Wood Christopher Beltram Hernandez Yeley
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