Michigan man sentenced to 30 years for killing his groomsman on wedding day

A man from Michigan has been ordered to spend at least 30 years imprisoned after killing his own groomsman on his wedding day . James Shirah, 24, from Flint, was sentenced on Monday in Genesee county court for the death of his best friend, Terry Taylor Jr, who he ran over with a sport-utility vehicle during an argument on 30 August 2024. Taylor, 29, was severely injured after being struck and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, prompting the county prosecutor to tell CBS News: “I’ve never seen anything quite like this. I’ve seen people running over other people but not so soon after a wedding.” After pleading no contest in April, Shirah was sentenced in connection with three felony charges: second-degree murder, operating with a suspended license, causing death and failure to stop at a scene of an accident when at fault, resulting in death. The Michigan news outlet MLive reported that an emotional Shirah told the court at his sentencing: “The only thing I can do for the rest of my life is express my apology and remorse … I will forever be sorry.” He also said killing Taylor “was not intentional” and that he accepted “full responsibility” for his actions. “Mr Shirah, I believe that you are not a criminal,” judge Khary Hanible said. “You are, however, a killer.” Taylor’s killing occurred in the community of Flint hours after Shirah’s wedding to Savanah Collier. The celebrations were held at Flint Pizzeria and then continued at a house. …