PA - Amtrak train from Washington crashes in Philadelphia, May 2015

[JerseyGirl]

No trial for Amtrak engineer in deadly crash until 2019

An Amtrak engineer charged with manslaughter in a deadly high-speed derailment in Philadelphia won’t go on trial until next year because of delays in getting evidence from federal investigators.

A Philadelphia judge on Wednesday ordered Bostian to appear in court Dec. 20 so she can set a trial date.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Brandon Bostian, 35, is expected to be tried starting Sept. 23

Trial date set for engineer in 2015 Amtrak derailment

 

[JerseyGirl]

Involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment charges against Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian, in connection with the 2015 train derailment in Philadelphia that killed eight people, were dropped.

Charges dropped for second time against Amtrak 188 engineer involved in 2015 derailment

 

[JerseyGirl]

Criminal trial begins this week for Amtrak engineer in fatal 2015 train crash

Starting Thursday, a panel of jurors will be asked whether the crash was a tragic mistake or a crime. The trial was initially scheduled to begin Tuesday but was delayed due to scheduling issues, according to lawyers working on the case.

The charges against engineer Brandon Bostian, 38, include involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment.

 

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Criminal trial begins this week for Amtrak engineer in fatal 2015 train crash

Starting Thursday, a panel of jurors will be asked whether the crash was a tragic mistake or a crime. The trial was initially scheduled to begin Tuesday but was delayed due to scheduling issues, according to lawyers working on the case.

The charges against engineer Brandon Bostian, 38, include involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment.

Wow, I cannot believe this case remains unresolved 7 years after the crash.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Amtrak Engineer Brandon Bostian To Stand Trial In Deadly 2015 Train Derailment In Port Richmond

 

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Brandon Bostian Trial: New Evidence Revealed By Prosecutors; Defense Suffers 'Brutal' Setback

 

[JerseyGirl]

Prosecution rests in trial of Amtrak engineer charged in deadly 2015 derailment

 

[realanastasia]

Prosecution rests in trial of Amtrak engineer charged in deadly 2015 derailment

That is shockingly fast! Any idea why this case is being handled with such expedience?

 

[JerseyGirl]

Trial of Amtrak engineer Bostian goes to jury - Trains

 

[Gardenista]

Amtrak Engineer Acquitted for Fatal 2015 Crash That Killed 8 People and Injured More Than 200

 

[MajorHoople]

I believe that Brandon Bostian should have been convicted, but I wasn't on the jury.

Amtrak engineer, 38, cleared of involuntary manslaughter for high-speed 2015 Philadelphia derailment | Daily Mail Online

"A train driver who sped to 106mph in a 50mph zone, causing the train to derail near Philadelphia killing eight people, was cleared by a jury on Friday of criminal negligence.

Brandon Bostian, 38, broke down in tears outside the courtroom as his lawyers praised the jurors for their verdict. They took just over an hour to acquit Bostian of causing a catastrophe, involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment - one count for each injury and death.

Amtrak had in October 2016 earlier settled civil litigation over the crash for $265 million.

Bostian's lawyer described him as a lifelong train buff who had a perfect work record until he was distracted by reports, just before the crash, of people throwing rocks in the area.

He could have been sent to prison for years, or even for life, if convicted, given the high number of counts against him."