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After Outcry, They're Making an Example Out of Carly Rousso

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 13:31

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It’s all starting to make sense now. We told you last week that, despite her apparently privileged background, 18-year-old Carly Rousso would probably get what was coming to her if she was found guilty in an alleged DUI crash that killed a 5-year-old girl. The legal wheels have been set in motion, and as part of that process, more details on Rousso’s case have come to light.

According to the Sun-Times, Rousso was initially released on a $3,000 personal recognizance bond. That’s pretty standard for a misdemeanor charge. The alleged criminal has to fork over 10% of her bail, or $300, to get out of jail pending trial.

Today, Rousso’s bail was upped to $50,000; 10% amounts to $5,000 out of her parents’ pockets.

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In addition, Rousso will have major conditions attached to her release. She’ll have a curfew from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. She’ll only be allowed to attend alcohol or drug treatment during the day and evening college courses at night. She’ll face regular drug tests at her parents’ expense, will be prohibited from driving, and is not allowed to use any alcohol, drugs, or illegal substances.

This is all before a conviction or even toxicology results, by the way. Imagine what will happen if she is convicted.

More information also leaked about what alleged substances Rousso had been using before the fatal crash. According to the Sun-Times, the use of aerosol inhalants, or “huffing,” is suspected.

The delay in charging Carly Rousso with a felony for Jaclyn Santos-Sacramento’s death makes more sense in this context. Apparently there was no roadside test, other than the “she seems high” observations of the officer. When the toxicology reports come back, Rousso’s charges may be modified depending on the results.

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