Higgins Pleads Not Guilty in Gaudreau Case

In a recent court filing, attorneys for Sean M. Higgins, who is charged with the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, allege that the brothers were more intoxicated than Higgins at the time of the fatal collision. The Gaudreau brothers had blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) of 0.129% and 0.134%, respectively, which are higher than Higgins' alleged BAC of 0.087%. Despite these findings, Higgins' defense team has not claimed that the brothers' intoxication contributed to the crash. Instead, they have requested further information on the collection and testing of blood samples, arguing that their client's rights must be protected amid the case's publicity. Higgins, who pleaded not guilty to charges including manslaughter and vehicular homicide, faces a potential sentence of over 60 years if convicted. The defense's motion to dismiss the indictment is part of efforts to ensure a fair trial.