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Janklow to quit after manslaughter verdict
South Dakota congressman could face 10 years in prison
Monday, December 8, 2003 Posted: 10:40 PM EST (0340 GMT)
(CNN) -- U.S. Rep. Bill Janklow said Monday he would resign from the House of Representatives after he was convicted of second-degree manslaughter stemming from an August crash in which a motorcyclist died.
A special election to replace the South Dakota Republican will be held June 1.
Janklow, 64, one of South Dakota's most powerful political figures, sat stone-faced Monday as the verdict was read after the jury had deliberated five hours.
He left the Moody County Courthouse in Flandreau, South Dakota, without speaking to reporters.
Janklow was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter, speeding, running a stop sign at the rural intersection and reckless driving.
Janklow made his resignation effective January 20, the same day his sentencing is scheduled. He could face up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
The sister of Randolph E. Scott, the 55-year-old motorcyclist killed in the accident, told reporters she was "really glad it's over."
The Scott family later released a statement saying, "We are satisfied that the correct verdict was reached. The cause of Randy's death is no longer in dispute."
"We will continue the difficult process of coming to terms with Randy's death. We are strengthened by the enormous support of friends and loved ones," the statement said.
Janklow, who boasted about his lead-foot driving abilities in the past, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The congressman suffered head, hand and leg injuries in the collision.
According to police, Janklow was behind the wheel of his Cadillac on August 16 when he ran a stop sign at a rural intersection about 10 miles south of Flandreau.
Scott, of Hardwick, Minnesota, crashed into the side of Janklow's car and was killed.
Prosecutors said Janklow was driving at least 70 mph in a 55 mph zone at the time.
During the trial, his attorneys argued that a diabetic reaction contributed to the crash.
At a news conference before the trial, Janklow said he "couldn't be sorrier" about the accident, but he bristled at reporters who questioned him about his driving record, which includes 13 traffic citations since 1990.
At the time, Janklow said he had no plans to resign from South Dakota's lone seat in the House, although he said he considered it.
The blunt, tough-talking Janklow was state attorney general for four years in the 1970s and served 16 years as governor before being elected to the House last year.
In a letter to House Speaker Dennis Hastert, Janklow said he would be "unable to perform the duties incumbent upon me in representing the people of South Dakota."
"Representing the people of South Dakota in all the capacities that I have over the years has brought a treasure of memories and friends," Janklow wrote. "This includes the year I have spent in the U.S. House."
The special election could have political ramifications beyond South Dakota because former Rep. John Thune could opt to return to the House instead of challenging Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle's re-election bid next year.
Thune, who held South Dakota's House seat before making an unsuccessful Senate bid in 2002, is considered to be the Republicans' best shot at unseating Daschle, a top GOP target in the closely divided Senate.
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