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Ex-Chili Peppers Guitarist Pleads No-Jail Deal in Fatal Crash

5/29/2025

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Josh Klinghoffer, ex-guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has taken a no-jail plea deal for vehicular manslaughter after tragically hitting and killing pedestrian Israel Sanchez in California. He faces one year of probation, 60 days of community service, and a mandatory driver safety course, while Sanchez's family seeks justice through a wrongful death lawsuit.

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Josh Klinghoffer, ex-guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has taken a no-jail plea deal for vehicular manslaughter after tragically hitting and killing pedestrian Israel Sanchez in California. He faces one year of probation, 60 days of community service, and a mandatory driver safety course, while Sanchez's family seeks justice through a wrongful death lawsuit.