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North Dakota's senator's son faces upgraded charge in crash that killed sheriff's deputy

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New upgraded charges were approved Thursday for the 42-year-old son of Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., including an upgraded homicide count following a crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy. Ian Cramer previously faced a manslaughter charge, but prosecutors have now enhanced the charge to homicide while fleeing a police officer. The homicide charge indicates that the death was caused negligently rather than recklessly, and brings higher maximum penalties than manslaughter. Ian Cramer could face up to 20 years in prison and a possible $20,000 fine. He is charged with...

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