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« Water vandalism costs Blackstone $41,000-plus | Today | Providence bond rating gets boost » April 24, 2006Hearing delayed again for suspect in fatal hit-runPROVIDENCE -- For the second time this month, a probation violation hearing has been postponed for the North Smithfield woman facing criminal charges after a fatal hit-and-run accident in Glocester. Lori J. Benoit's attorney, John Lynch, said he needed time to consider a new "offer on the table" from the prosecution. Neither Lynch nor the prosecutor would clarify the offer. Lori J. Benoit is accused of crashing her car into a group of friends at about 1 a.m. on March 18, killing Robert George, 36, of Glocester, and Jason Roy, 36, of Rehoboth, Mass., and injuring three others. -- With reports from Journal staff writer Philip Marcelo She has been held at the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston since the incident. Benoit pleaded no contest in February 2005 to charges of cocaine possession, obstructing a police officer, disorderly conduct and simple assault. She received suspended sentences and probation. The state is seeking to have Benoit held at the ACI for two years for violating the terms of the probation, according to court spokesman Michael Healey. Benoit's next probation violation hearing has been scheduled for May 5. -- With reports from Journal staff writer Philip Marcelo. Posted by Steve Peoples CommentsPost a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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