Amy Clampitt is expected to take the stand in her own defense as she faces a manslaughter charge in the death of her boyfriend Jimmy Dugan.
“This is a case about recklessness,” Fifth Judicial Circuit assistant district attorney Kevin Hall said in his opening statement Wednesday. “This is not a case about intention or emotion. It is not our contention (Clampitt) meant to kill Mr. Dugan.”
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