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Ethan Couch, who used 'affluenza' defense at trial, jailed for probation violation

A Texas man who used "affluenza" as a defense at his trial for killing four people while driving drunk was arrested Thursday after authorities say he violated the terms of his probation.

News 12 Staff

Jan 2, 2020, 6:59 PM

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