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karynnj

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8. There is no direct statement one was done, but there was this sentence that could suggest it was
Mon Sep 14, 2020, 09:50 AM
Sep 2020

"A spokesperson for the South Dakota Department of Public Safety said details about the car accident, like whether alcohol was a factor and if any charges are pending, are expected to be shared on Monday."

I admit that when I wrote the other post, I had assumed that this comment meant that it was, but looked at carefully, there is nothing to preclude them saying no test was done because the police did not see anything to warrant it. Not to mention, there is no info on who was in the wrong and caused the collision. It could be if the victim was the cause and if the AG seemed sober, they might not have done a test. I guess we will hear more today.

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Wow Sherman A1 Sep 2020 #1
Why would his spokesman admit he drinks lightly? And didn't know if he was drinking that night? dem4decades Sep 2020 #2
Because he was probably drunk. Renew Deal Sep 2020 #3
I would guess the spokesperson was directly asked and thought this the most innocuous response karynnj Sep 2020 #4
I see no evidence that a blood test was done. Laelth Sep 2020 #7
There is no direct statement one was done, but there was this sentence that could suggest it was karynnj Sep 2020 #8
As you say, that doesn't suggest there was a blood test. Mariana Sep 2020 #13
The victim was walking along the side of the road. Ms. Toad Sep 2020 #14
I'm betting that he knew it wasn't a deer (unless he was extremely drunk): demmiblue Sep 2020 #15
Since the body wasn't discovered for at least 1.5 hours Ms. Toad Sep 2020 #18
He doesn't remember if he was drinking? leftyladyfrommo Sep 2020 #5
Exactly. Such bullshit. Unless you are an out-and-out alcoholic, YOU KNOW whether you've had Nay Sep 2020 #9
Poorly written article but hardluck Sep 2020 #11
Am I crazy to thinks this might get covered up? nt USALiberal Sep 2020 #6
They will do there best to COVER THIS UP! bluestarone Sep 2020 #10
I'll give this one a KICK! bluestarone Sep 2020 #12
Q: Who calls the cops after they hit a "deer?" Yeehah Sep 2020 #16
Wasn't there some other Rethug pol from up there who was a DUI drunk? RhodeIslandOne Sep 2020 #17
Here is an update on this story suegeo Sep 2020 #19
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