Venus Williams won't face charges in fatal crash

Friday, 22 December 2017 07:00

Tennis player Venus Williams cleared of wrongful death charges.

Police officials have confirmed, Tennis player Venus Williams will not be charged over her involvement in a car crash that led to the death of a 78-year-old man.

Barson, 78, was a passenger in a car - being driven by his wife that collided with the SUV Williams was driving in, earlier this year.

Jerome Barson's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Williams.

After an intense investigation Venus has been cleared of all charges, as she was found to be driving lawfully.

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