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Nelson’s Trial Halts Amid Medical Emergency | Charleston News
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A dramatic courtroom twist in Dorchester County, South Carolina: Ashner Hollyn Nelson, charged with two counts of felony DUI causing death and two counts of reckless homicide, was abruptly removed from court by ambulance just before trial began — forcing the jury to adjourn. The crash, which killed 17-year-olds Joseph DaSilva and Samuel Oliveira in August 2024, has already seen harrowing testimony, including eyewitnesses describing a speeding gray Nissan running a red light. Prosecutors allege Nelson was intoxicated and negligent, while the court now faces uncertainty about whether the trial can continue as planned. Jury reconvenes this morning to decide next steps.
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