A Connecticut man has decided not to return to the Caribbean island of Anguilla to stand trial for manslaughter.
Scott Hapgood was charged with killing a hotel worker in April. Hapgood and his family say the man attacked them in their hotel room.
A spokesperson for the family says Hapgood has returned to the island three times for hearings, but says it’s become apparent there’s no chance of a fair trial.
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said only the Hapgood family could fully assess the personal risks of returning to Anguilla. Blumenthal says he stands ready to help the family in any way.
