A High-Stakes Delay: Higgins' Defense Seeks More Time to Investigate Crash Claims In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing trial of Sean Higgins, the alleged driver responsible for a fatal crash while allegedly under the influence, lawyers for the defendant requested an extension of seven weeks to complete crucial forensic testing and gather expert analysis. Higgins' defense team hopes to uncover new evidence from blood lab tests and an accident-reconstruction expert that may shed light on the circumstances surrounding the crash. As the court weighs the request, the family of the victim and the community are left wondering if this delay will hinder justice. The trial has already sparked widespread attention, with many calling for harsher penalties for drunk driving offenses.
Lawyers for the alleged boozed-up killer motorist, Sean Higgins, asked at a court hearing Monday for seven more weeks to complete further blood lab testing and to compile additional information from an accident-reconstruction expert.
