No Charges Will Be Filed Against Tony Stewart

Prosecutors announced Wednesday that a grand jury had decided against bringing criminal charges against Tony Stewart in the August death of a driver at a sprint car race in upstate New York. Per ESPN:

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Ontario County District Attorney Michael Tantillo said the victim, Kevin Ward Jr., was under the influence of marijuana the night of the accident "enough to impair judgment." Tantillo said two videos examined by investigators showed "no aberrational driving by Tony Stewart."

The decision came nearly seven weeks after Stewart's car struck and killed Ward during a dirt track race Aug. 9.

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Stewart released this statement:

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"This has been the toughest and most emotional experience of my life, and it will stay with me forever. While much of the attention has been on me, it's important to remember a young man lost his life. Kevin Ward Jr.'s family and friends will always be in my thoughts and prayers."

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