Because none of them drove the car which hit her. They dropped her off at an apartment complex, presumably near where she lived, and she was struck by an uber driver while wandering around.
Now, consider the following: if they had not abducted and raped her, would she still be dead? Probably not. Ergo, but for their act, she would still be alive. It's murder.
I don't know if LA has a felony murder rule or not - if so, the prosecution could choose to pursue that angle.
Kicking her out of the car on a freeway is a Murder I charge. Dropping her off on the sidewalk would be manslaughter at best, unless the State can charge them with her death in the commission (cleanup) of a felony (rape).
The Felony Murder concept is bullshit, anyways. You are responsible for the consequences of your actions, not those of other people.
Why are they not charged with murder?
Because none of them drove the car which hit her. They dropped her off at an apartment complex, presumably near where she lived, and she was struck by an uber driver while wandering around.
Presumably?
Say you're dead drunk and I 'drop you off' at a highway after raping you.
Seems like I'm a tiny bit culpable for your death, innit?
The article says "they later dropped Brooks off at a nearby subdivision". That's not the same as "abandoned on a highway."
Yes, I gave an example. Or nearby a highway.
Now, consider the following: if they had not abducted and raped her, would she still be dead? Probably not. Ergo, but for their act, she would still be alive. It's murder.
Uh, where's the proof she was raped, big guy?
A completely sloshed person is unable to consent in that jurisdiction
Did you read the article? One of the guys confessed it.
I don't know if LA has a felony murder rule or not - if so, the prosecution could choose to pursue that angle.
Kicking her out of the car on a freeway is a Murder I charge. Dropping her off on the sidewalk would be manslaughter at best, unless the State can charge them with her death in the commission (cleanup) of a felony (rape).
The Felony Murder concept is bullshit, anyways. You are responsible for the consequences of your actions, not those of other people.