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The only thing I can do for the rest of my life is express my
apology and remorse. ... I will forever be sorry, James Shirah
said in Genesee County court.
Shirah, 24, was driving when his vehicle struck Terry Taylor Jr.
in Flint, about an hour's drive northwest of Detroit, on Aug.
30, 2024. He and Savanah Collier were married earlier that day
and the celebration had moved to a house.
Shirah's attorney had argued that the crash was not intentional.
Prosecutors, however, said Shirah had left the scene and had
time to reflect before returning and striking Taylor, MLive.com
reported.
Mr. Shirah, I believe that you are not a criminal. You are,
however, a killer, Judge Khary Hanible said.
In April, Shirah pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and
other offenses. He will be eligible for parole after 30 years.
I hope that they throw the book at you, Taylor's cousin, Eren
Taylor, said before Shirah received his sentence.
Shirah's wife will be sentenced later in May for being an
accessory.
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