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Jefferson Parish Jury Convicts Danette Colbert in Death

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  • 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.