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A tragic boat crash on Barnegat Bay in July claimed the lives of two young children, leading to charges against grandfather Stephen Schneider—including reckless vessel homicide and DUI. Despite prosecutors pushing for his continued detention citing a BAC of .16 (double the limit) and three beers consumed before the crash, Schneider was released after his lawyer highlighted his clean record and surprising support from the victims’ parents, who wrote letters pleading for his release. The judge cited those letters as a key factor, though questions remain about whether the channel marker’s light was even functioning that night. The case remains active as legal proceedings continue.

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