Sean Higgins — the person accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his little brother, Matthew — made his first look in a New Jersey courtroom on Friday … and he regarded upset to listen to he’ll be spending his upcoming lengthy vacation weekend in jail.
The 43-year-old appeared nearly earlier than a decide … after he was hit with two costs of demise by auto following allegations he drunkenly slammed his Jeep Grand Cherokee into the backs of the Gaudreaus on Thursday night time whereas they had been biking on a small roadway in Oldmans Township.
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Sporting an anti-suicide smock — Higgins initially did not communicate a lot on the listening to … though when he was knowledgeable he would stay behind bars till at the least subsequent Thursday — he appeared dejected.
He leaned again in his chair, closed his eyes … after which let loose an enormous breath.
The decide instructed Higgins he was required to stay incarcerated ’til late subsequent week … as a result of prosecutors have filed a movement for his pre-trial detention.
“The statutes and court rules require me to hold you over for a minimum 72 hours before your hearing,” the decide instructed him. “Because we have a weekend and a Monday holiday, 72 hours becomes Thursday.”
Higgins may very well be seen on digital camera then shaking his head that he understood.
On the listening to, Higgins additionally made it recognized he intends to rent a personal lawyer to symbolize him within the case. He was then given directions on how greatest to go about that course of from a cell.
He was finally excused from the proceedings after informing the decide he had no additional questions.
As we reported, cops say Higgins admitted to consuming “5-6 beers” earlier than stepping into the accident.
Johnny and Matthew had been on the town to rejoice their sister’s wedding ceremony, which was slated to occur on Friday — however was canceled following the tragedy.
Johnny was 31 years previous. Matthew was simply 29.
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