An accused drunk driver charged in the deaths of Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges Tuesday — after turning a plea deal in the case.

Sean Higgins, the man accused of running down Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, has pled NOT GUILTY in a New Jersey courtroom. Last month Higgins was indicted on two counts of first-degree ...

Sean Higgins, the suspected drunken driver accused in the deaths of former NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother last year, pleaded not guilty to all charges stemming from the fatal crash.

Sean M. Higgins, the man charged with killing brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in drunk driving incident in August, has issued a plea of not guilty ...

"Our thoughts and condolences remain with all those impacted by the tragedy that resulted in the loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau," a statement from the Norristown-based company said. "Sean Higgins ...

Sean Higgins, 44, rejected a plea deal that included a 35-year prison sentence in exchange for pleading guilty, preferring to take his chances at trial.

Jane Gaudreau, the mother of the late NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau, is speaking out after the drunk driver accused of killing them pleaded not guilty.

Sean Higgins, the man charged with killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, pleaded not guilty in New Jersey court on Tuesday.

Sean Higgins, the driver suspected of fatally striking brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, appeared Tuesday in a New Jersey courtroom.

Matt Slocum/AP Photo The family of the late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew ... according to reports. Sean M. Higgins, 44, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, Jan. 7 to charges related ...

Sean Higgins -- handcuffed and in green jail ... The case is being closely followed far beyond South Jersey. Johnny Gaudreau, known as “Johnny Hockey,” played 10 full seasons in the league ...

Sean Higgins, the suspected drunken driver accused in the deaths of former NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother last year, pleaded not guilty to all charges stemming from the fatal crash.The ...