George Huguely V: Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Yeardley Love Slaying
George Huguely V, a former University of Virginia lacrosse player, has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the slaying of his ex-girlfriend Yeardley Love.
A Maryland jury convicted him late Wednesday.
The UVA lacrosse murder case began in May 2010 and gained national attention, after Love, a popular, all-American athlete, was found dead at the school.
There were no obvious physical wounds. Huguely, 24, admitted to having an altercation with his ex, but his lawyer denied her death was intentional.
Huguely pleaded not guilty to six charges, including first-degree murder and felony murder in commission of a robbery, professing his innocence ... mostly.
His defense attorney Francis Lawrence said during closing arguments:
"Yes, George contributed to her death. But no, he didn't kill her ... he left there with her alive, and that is not in dispute. There was no intentional killing."
"She wasn't dead when he left."
After deliberating for nine hours, the jury decided Huguely was guilty of second degree murder, which can hold a sentence of anywhere from 5-40 years in jail.
Huguely was found not guilty on the most serious charge of first-degree murder, but he was also convicted of grand larceny stemming from the same event.
Related Posts
- Jessica Vega, Bride Who Faked Cancer to Pay For Wedding, Released From Jail
- Roy Horn Accused of Sexually Assaulting Male Employees; Video Being Shopped
- 2 Chainz Arrest: Rapper Claims Jewelry Mistaken For Brass Knuckles, Laments Assassination of Swag
- Charles L. Worley, North Carolina Pastor, Calls for Death of All Homosexuals
March 5th, 2012 2:37 AM
Who is teaching boys/men its NOT ok to hit girls/women. Period.
Heart goes out to both families affected.
February 24th, 2012 12:32 PM
such a sad shame , feel so sorry for her family. IT'S sad that in this day and time you can get away with somthing s terrible as long as your parents have enough money and power.
February 23rd, 2012 10:27 AM
He left her there to die, but yes techinically she was alive when he left. He deserves the full 40 years! Corrections is right, this was a jury in Virginia, no change of venue.
February 23rd, 2012 10:20 AM
A couple of corrections are needed for this post. It was a Virginia jury who sat for trial and convicted him (in Charlottesville); not Maryland. There certainly were visible, physical wounds on her (swollen eye, abrasions on face, found face down in a pool of her blood). Good verdict.