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‘Affluenza teen’ jailed in Texas for probation violation

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In this Feb. 19, 2016, file photo, Ethan Couch is led to a juvenile court for a hearing in Fort Worth, Texas. Couch, who used an "affluenza" defense in a fatal drunken-driving wreck in 2013, was released from jail Monday, April 2, 2018, after serving nearly two years for a revoked probation. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Ethan Couch, Texas man who invoked ‘affluenza’ defense, released from jail

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Teen who used ‘affluenza’ defense set for release April 2

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Texas court won’t release ‘affluenza’ defendant from jail

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FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2016, file photo, Ethan Couch is led by sheriff deputies after a juvenile court hearing in Fort Worth, Texas. Lawyers for Couch, who used an &quot;affluenza&quot; defense in a 2013 fatal drunken-driving wreck, filed a motion Friday, March, 17, 2017, with the Texas Supreme Court in an effort to secure his release from jail. They argue that a judge had no authority to sentence Couch to nearly two years in jail after his case was moved from juvenile to adult court. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Texas ‘affluenza’ teen’s lawyers seek his release from jail

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In this Feb. 19, 2016, file photo, Ethan Couch is led by sheriff deputies after a juvenile court for a hearing in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Ethan Couch gets 2-year sentence, ‘affluenza’ teen’s rehab costs paid by taxpayers

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

Tonya Couch, center, is taken by authorities to a waiting car after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Los Angeles. Authorities said she and her son, Texas teenager Ethan Couch, who was sentenced to probation after using an &quot;affluenza&quot; defense for a 2013 wreck in Texas, fled to Mexico together in November as prosecutors investigated whether he had violated his probation. Both were taken into custody Monday, Dec. 28, after authorities said a phone call for pizza led to their capture in the resort city of Puerto Vallarta. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

‘Affluenza’ teen’s mom took $30,000 before flight

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Tonya Couch, mother of ‘affluenza’ teen Ethan Couch, deported to U.S. from Mexico

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FILE - In this December 2013 image taken from a video by KDFW-FOX 4, Ethan Couch is seen during his court hearing in Fort Worth, Texas. Authorities are investigating whether Couch, who killed four people in a 2013 drunken-driving wreck, and claimed as part of his defense that he suffered from "affluenza", has fled with his mother to avoid a potential violation of his probation. (AP Photo/KDFW-FOX 4, File)

Ethan Couch, ‘affluenza’ teen, reportedly in custody

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Texas judge orders ‘affluenza’ records turned over

By NOMAAN MERCHANT - Associated Press

‘Affluenza’ wreck victim wants doctor’s testimony

By NOMAAN MERCHANT - Associated Press

$FILE - In this December 2013 image taken from a video by KDFW-FOX 4, Ethan Couch is seen during his court hearing in Fort Worth, Texas. The family of Couch, who killed four people in a drunken wreck, will pay a fraction of the cost of court-ordered treatment as part of his probation sentence. (AP Photo/KDFW-FOX 4, File)$

‘Affluenza’ teen’s family won’t pay full rehab fee

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Lucas McConnell, 13, center, speaks during a news conference with his attorney Todd Clement, left, and his father Kevin McConnell by his side Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Burleson, Texas. The family of Lucas McConnell, injured by a drunken teen driver whose attorneys later claimed he suffered from &quot;affluenza,&quot; plans to continue its lawsuit against the driver. While most families who sued Ethan Couch over a wreck that left four dead have settled, the McConnell's will continue fighting Couch in court. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Family of Texas boy hurt in wreck continues suit

By NOMAAN MERCHANT - Associated Press

Texas judge in teen wreck closes different case

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FILE - This Dec. 2013 file image taken from a video by KDFW-FOX 4, Ethan Couch, who killed four people in a drunken wreck in 2013, appears for his court hearing in Fort Worth, Texas. Couch’s family has settled with some, but not all, of the victims suing them. Court records indicate the family has settled three lawsuits brought against them, including suits involving three of the four people who died. But at least four other lawsuits have not been settled. (AP Photo/KDFW-FOX 4, File)

Family in Texas deadly wreck settles some cases

By NOMAAN MERCHANT - Associated Press

File - In this June 16, 2013 file photo, cars drive past the scene of a fatal wreck. A North Texas juvenile court judge has sentenced 16-year-old boy Ethan Couch to probation for the crash that killed four people. Judge Jean Boyd issued the original sentence, but has not ruled on a prosecution request to give Couch jail time on charges related to the two people who were injured. A Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 hearing is scheduled in the case. (AP Photo/The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Ben Noey Jr., File) MAGS OUT; (FORT WORTH WEEKLY, 360 WEST); INTERNET OUT

Judge: No jail for teen given ‘affluenza’ defense in fatal car wreck case

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California Assemblyman Mike Gatto introduced a bill in the state Legislature Tuesday that would ban people from using extreme affluence, or "affluenza," as a defense in criminal court. (California State Assembly Democratic Caucus)

California bill seeks to ban ‘affluenza’ defense

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Teen who killed four drunk-driving gets probation on ‘affluenza’ defense

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