SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The case of a man charged with murder in a drunken-driving collision that killed rookie Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two other people is now in the hands of an Orange County jury.
The judge read instructions to the panel Thursday after closing arguments concluded. Jurors then began deliberations.
Andrew Gallo has pleaded not guilty to three counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of the 22-year-old Adenhart, 20-year-old Courtney Stewart and 25-year-old Henry Pearson. He also has pleaded not guilty to hit-and-run and two other alcohol-related felonies.
Gallo could face more than 50 years to life in prison if convicted on all charges.
