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Law's Michael Benza notes the rise in parental criminal liability following case of 17-year-old Kiernan Tague

MEDIA | September 23, 2024
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Should a parent be held liable for a teen driver who causes a fatal crash?

Parents Magazine: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, discussed the case of 17-year-old Kiernan Tague, who faces second-degree murder charges following a car crash. But Benza noted the rise in parental criminal liability, explaining that parents can be held responsible for not preventing their children’s dangerous actions.

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