SALEM, N.J. (Court TV) — A driver accused of killing an NHL star and his brother while under the influence turned down a plea deal in court on Monday in a final hearing before his trial begins.
Sean M. Higgins appears at the Salem County, N.J., Courthouse, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Salem, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Sean Higgins, 45, was indicted on six charges, including two counts of first-degree aggravated manslaughter and two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide, in the deaths of hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau. The two victims were on bicycles when they were killed…