Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, a former Red Hot Chili Peppers member who additionally has performed with Pearl Jam, pleaded not responsible by means of his legal professional Thursday to a misdemeanor manslaughter cost within the dying of a pedestrian.
Authorities say Klinghoffer, 44, was driving an SUV and making a left flip in Alhambra, California, simply east of Los Angeles on March 18 when he hit 47-year-old Israel Sanchez, who was strolling in a crosswalk. Sanchez was later pronounced useless at a hospital.
Klinghoffer was charged on Aug. 29 with vehicular manslaughter with out gross negligence, a misdemeanor that may carry a most of 1 yr in jail and a $1,000 nice. He will not be charged with having any violent intent, solely with a failure to yield.
His lawyer, Blair Berk, entered the plea for him in an Alhambra courtroom. Berk declined to remark after the listening to.
Sanchez’s daughter filed a wrongful dying and negligence lawsuit in opposition to Klinghoffer in July. The lawsuit alleges Klinghoffer was driving with no plates and utilizing a cellphone on the time of the collision, although that’s not a part of the fees.
Lawyers for Ashley Sanchez had been publicly and vocally vital of police for not bringing costs for months after Israel Sanchez’s dying.
Klinghoffer performed guitar for the Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2009 to 2019. He changed longtime member John Frusciante, who has since returned to the band.
The function led to Klinghoffer’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making him among the many youngest members.
He has since performed as a touring and session guitarist for Pearl Jam and Jane’s Addiction. He has performed on recordings for dozens of different artists.
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