# Best Friend Killed in Drunk Crash

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Podcast: [Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664)
Published: 2026-06-27T03:08:25+00:00
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## Resource

A 24-year-old man, Julien Hart, sentenced to 12 months of electronic home monitoring after pleading guilty to killing his best friend, Caden Richardson, in a drunk driving crash — a case that tore apart a family who forgave him but demanded accountability. The judge, faced with Hart’s sobriety journey, church involvement, and the family’s plea for mercy, chose a sentence that balances rehabilitation with justice: home monitoring, community custody, and mandatory alcohol monitoring — a decision that underscores the weight of his actions and the road to redemption. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f494ab9f4d126cd7

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