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Jing Dong Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Crash | Mesa News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Summary
Jing Dong, the bus driver behind the deadly May I-95 pile-up that killed five, has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter, with his defense framing it as a tragic accident—not a crime—claiming he was driving below the speed limit. His lawyer is pushing for bond, arguing against pretrial detention, while highlighting the speed argument to downplay criminal intent. The crash, triggered by a construction zone backup, caused a chain reaction involving ten vehicles, including a fire that killed four in one car and another victim elsewhere. Legal proceedings are unfolding across two courts, with key dates set for August 28 (probable cause), September 8 (status), and October 6 (trial). As the case moves forward, the defense is racing to get Dong released while preparing for trial amid mounting legal complexity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6f5bd587eac22641