New Jersey judge dismisses defense contention the Gaudreau brothers’ drinking contributed to their deaths

Sean Higgins, the man charged in the deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, will stand trial this summer on the original charges in his indictment after a New Jersey judge denied his defense attorney's contention that the brothers' own drinking contributed to their deaths. 

Superior Court Judge Michael Silvanio made his ruling in court Tuesday after nearly two hours of arguments, ultimately deciding all charges against Higgins would be upheld. 

"There’s no credence in the argument there was contributory negligence on the part of the cyclists," Silvanio said.

Assistant Prosecutor Michael Mestern added during the hearing the defense’s argument was "a reach to say the least." 

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