Tony Stewart Isn't in the Clear Yet; Case Headed to Grand Jury

Police are done investigating the death of sprint car driver Kevin Ward, Jr., who was struck and killed by Tony Stewart's car in August when he walked onto the track. But Stewart isn't out of the woods just yet.

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The case is headed to a grand jury, which will determine whether criminal charges should be filed, Ontario County District Attorney Michael Tantillo said in a statement on Tuesday.

Over the past several weeks, I have reviewed with members of the Ontario County Sheriff's Department their investigation, as it progressed, in the Tony Stewart matter. Recently that office concluded its work and forwarded the complete case file to me. Upon my review of all of the information contained in the entire investigation, I have made the determination that it would be appropriate to submit the evidence to a grand jury, for their determination as to what action should be taken in this matter. Read more...

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