Randall Miller, ‘Midnight Rider’ Director, Completes Probation and Gets Manslaughter Conviction Cleared
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Randall Miller, the director of “Midnight Rider,” completed his probation this week, 10 years after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of crew member Sarah Jones.
Jones, a camera assistant, was struck by a freight train in February 2014 while the crew was setting up a shot on a train bridge without authorization.
Miller ultimately served a year in jail in the case. Under the Georgia First Offender Act, Miller got a court order this week to wipe away his conviction.
The process, called an “exoneration” under Georgia law, is available to certain first-time offenders who complete their probation without violations. “I am so grateful that this day has finally come,” he said in a written statement. “With this exoneration my record has been cleared.” While on probation, Miller has been prohibited from directing movies.
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