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Rugby Player's Family Heartbroken Over Driver's Early Release

10/13/2025

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Caleb Baker, a 22-year-old rugby player, died in a crash on February 9, 2024, caused by truck driver Sarah Schmidt, who was using her phone while driving.
Schmidt received a sentence of two years and four months in prison but was released on parole on July 15, 2025, due to her expressed remorse and assessed low risk to the public.
Baker's family expressed heartbreak over not being notified of Schmidt's release, raising concerns about the treatment of victims' families in the justice system.

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Caleb Baker, a 22-year-old rugby player, died in a crash on February 9, 2024, caused by truck driver Sarah Schmidt, who was using her phone while driving.
Schmidt received a sentence of two years and four months in prison but was released on parole on July 15, 2025, due to her expressed remorse and assessed low risk to the public.
Baker's family expressed heartbreak over not being notified of Schmidt's release, raising concerns about the treatment of victims' families in the justice system.