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Man Charged with Killing Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau Pleads Not Guilty

The man charged with killing Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday.

According to Maryclaire Dale of the Associated Press, prosecutors offered Sean M. Higgins a deal that carried a 35-year prison sentence. His not-guilty plea sets the stage for a trial.

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were struck and killed while riding bicycles in New Jersey in August. Their sister's wedding was the following day.

In December, a grand jury indicted Higgins on two counts of reckless vehicular homicide, two counts of aggravated manslaughter, tampering with physical evidence and leaving the scene of a fatal accident.