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After killing man while driving drunk, former high school teacher pleads guilty to misdemeanor, fined $1,200
“Take your punishment,” said Joyce Kurovics, the victim's wife, in a statement at the sentencing. “It doesn’t equal the pain and suffering we’ve endured. He lost his life. You still have yours.”
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DA: Investigation continues in case against former Southold teacher charged in fatal DWI crash
The matter was adjourned again in Riverhead Justice Court yesterday, where prosecutors said the investigation is still ongoing.
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Southold teacher charged in fatal DWI crash gets driver’s license back
Riverhead Town Justice Allen Smith today granted a defense lawyer's application to cancel the driver's license suspension ordered on Jan. 14 in the DWI prosecution of former Southold High School teacher Diane O'Neill, who remains free on $10,000 bail.
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Southold teacher accused of DWI in fatal Jamesport crash retires from job
Diane O'Neill, 65, charged with DWI after an accident that killed a 90-year-old pedestrian Jan 13 has retired from her teaching job of more than 20 years.
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DWI case against Southold teacher in Jamesport crash that killed 90-year-old pedestrian is adjourned to Feb. 25
The case against Diane O'Neill was today adjourned to Feb. 25. O'Neill, who yesterday pleaded not guilty to DWI, remains free on $10,000 bail.
Denise Civiletti
‘Do you stand by your mother?’ and other inexcusably stupid questions reporters ask after tragedies
A 90-year-old man is struck and killed on Main Road. A 65-year-old teacher is charged with DWI in the crash that killed him. TV reporters and cameramen pounce on her son as he leaves the courthouse, seeking his comment on the tragic events.
