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Prosecutor drops vehicular homicide charge against teen charged in death of teacher in prank
- Georgia prosecutor drops vehicular homicide charges against teen driver in teacher's death.
- The incident occurred during a prank when teens wrapped trees with toilet paper at the teacher's home.
- The teacher, Jason Hughes, died after slipping into the street during the prank.
- Wallace’s attorney described the act as a competitive game and stressed there was no crime.
- Hughes’ family urged authorities to drop charges to prevent further tragedy for the teens.
- The incident happened late at night in Gainesville, Georgia, near North Hall High School.
- Wallace, who reportedly admired the teacher, was the driver in the incident according to his attorney.
- The strike and death occurred amid a community tradition of pranking teachers with toilet paper.
- Prosecutors dropped misdemeanor charges against four other teens involved.
- The case was closely watched by the community and covered by AP News as it unfolded.
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