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Story summary
- A Jefferson Parish jury convicted Danette Colbert of negligent homicide in reporter Adan Manzano’s death.
- The jury convicted Colbert and Rickey White of racketeering, carrying up to 50-year sentences.
- Prosecutors said Colbert stole Manzano’s credit card and used it at a gas station.
- An autopsy cited alcohol, Xanax and positional asphyxia as causes of death.
- Sentencing for Colbert and White is set for September, with up to 10- and 50-year terms.
