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A Plea for Justice and Redemption
On May 19, 2015, Alex Tickman faced the music in court, pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter and drug possession. Her sentence of six years in local jail, with the possibility of early release due to time served, sparked debates surrounding the justice system’s handling of such tragic circumstances. The Hayes family, expressing their desire for leniency, indicated that they never wished for Alex to be imprisoned. They sought closure while mourning their devastating loss.