WSPA. The outlet reported that Kennedy was sentenced to 25 years in prison and a $25,100 fine, which has been reduced to eight years and a $15,000 fee.
Kennedy will serve three years of his sentence via home detention. He will then be on probation for five years after his release.The singer will also be required to undergo mental health and substance abuse counseling.
A representative for the 7th Circuit Solicitor’s office in Spartanburg confirmed that a plea deal was made before the case went to trial.“This case shows the dangers of vape pens to society,” Solicitor Barry J.
Barnette, who prosecuted Kennedy, said in a statement.FOX Carolina reported that Kennedy’s defense said his dose of Prozac had been increased shortly before the crash.
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