Prosecutors seek over 58 years for Derrick Thompson in fatal accident.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is requesting consecutive sentences for Derrick Thompson for the fatal crash in Minneapolis that claimed the lives of five young women. This request could potentially lead to Thompson serving nearly 60 years in prison. Prosecutors have asked the judge to impose five consecutive sentences totaling just over 58 years, while the defense is advocating for concurrent sentences, suggesting a range of 22 to 27 years. The sentencing is set for Thursday at 10 a.m. Prosecutors cited a previous serious crash in California involving Thompson as evidence of his disregard for the danger posed by his actions. Thompson's guilt was established in a trial where he was convicted of multiple charges, including third-degree murder and criminal vehicular homicide, for the reckless driving that led to the fatal crash. Thompson's attempt to shift the blame to his brother was undermined by evidence such as DNA tests linking him conclusively to the crime scene. In addition to the state charges, Thompson faces federal charges related to firearms and drugs found in the vehicle, with sentencing for that case scheduled for late September.
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