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| Judge refuses to release inmate with cancer |
| By Associated Press |
| Published: 10/20/2004 |
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A judge Tuesday refused to release an inmate who has cancer from the state prison, and the inmate said the ruling essentially is a death sentence. Donald MacDonald, 78, of Alton, N.H., was convicted of running down three children in 1995, killing one and seriously injuring the others. MacDonald asked that his sentence be reduced because he said he is likely to die of cancer in prison before being eligible for release. He was sentenced in 1996 to 15 to 30 years for manslaughter and 31/2 to seven years more for aggravated driving while intoxicated. The ruling means MacDonald won't be eligible for parole until he is at least 88. MacDonald killed 10-year-old Billy Wilk and injured his two cousins when he hit them from behind as they walked along Route 75 in Farmington. |
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