Woman Goes To Jail Over Facebook-Fueled Crash

A Michigan woman received a sentence of 18 to 60 years in prison sentenced for causing a fatal car accident over a Facebook fight.

A Michigan woman yesterday received a sentence of 18 to 60 years in prison for causing a fatal car accident over a Facebook fight.

Torrie Emery was pleaded no contest to second degree murder of Alesha Abernathy, who was driving the car that Danielle Booth was riding in. Booth was the intended target.

Investigators said prior to the crash, Booth and Emery were fighting via Facebook messages about the affections of a man who is in prison.

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