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Closing arguments finish in negligent homicide trial
Posted: 07.08.2011 at 12:52 PM
Ty Czarnopis

Managing Editor of UpperMichigansSource.com

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DELTA COUNTY -- Update - 5 p.m. EST

The jury has returned with a verdict in the case against Gerrad Alan Godley.

The jury found him not guilty on both counts of negligent homicide.

Reporter Yona Gavino will have an updated story after she returns from court.

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Both prosecution and defense have rested their cases in the negligent homicide trial of Gerrad Alan Godley.

The Flint man is accused of negligent homicide, related to a crash which killed a married couple riding their motorcycle.  The victims were David and Karen Awbrey.

During testimony Thursday, the subject of Godley's medication was brought up as a factor.

Dr. Melinda Wheatley of Flint prescribed Godley, Lisinopril, for high blood pressure.  Dr. Wheatley told prosecutor Steve Parks it's possible Godley passed out at the wheel.

The case has gone to jury deliberation, and a verdict is expected sometime Friday.

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