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4 Others Charged In Fairground Death
UPDATED: 9:22 am EDT June 9,
2004
PAINESVILLE, Ohio -- A jury found a fairground electrician guilty Tuesday in the electrocution death of an 8-year-old boy at the Lake County Fair, reported NewsChannel5.
Nicholas Rock, 80, is one of five people charged in connection with the death of Grayson Yoe, who was killed while standing in line for the bumper cars last August.An investigation found that improper grounding of the bumper car ride sent a jolt of electricity through Yoe when he touched a pole.Rock was found guilty on two counts, reckless homicide and involuntary manslaughter.Four other people were charged in Yoe's death, including two Ohio state inspectors.Rock could receive up to five years in prison. His sentencing has not yet been scheduled.
Nicholas Rock, 80, is one of five people charged in connection with the death of Grayson Yoe, who was killed while standing in line for the bumper cars last August.An investigation found that improper grounding of the bumper car ride sent a jolt of electricity through Yoe when he touched a pole.Rock was found guilty on two counts, reckless homicide and involuntary manslaughter.Four other people were charged in Yoe's death, including two Ohio state inspectors.Rock could receive up to five years in prison. His sentencing has not yet been scheduled.
Previous Stories:
- January 16, 2004: 3 Indictments Handed Down In Fair Electrocution
- September 12, 2003: Boy Who Died From Shock At Fair To Be Laid To Rest
- September 3, 2003: Boy Shocked By Fair Ride Dies In Hospice
- August 18, 2003: Improper Grounding Of Wires Apparently Caused Boy's Shock
- August 17, 2003: 8-Year-Old Still Critical After Being Shocked By Ride
- August 14, 2003: Boy, 8, In Coma After Being Shocked At County Fair
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