James Halsell

Judge Lifts Driver License Suspension of Former Astronaut Charged in Deadly Accident

Darryl Hood,
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by Darryl Hood

A judge in Tuscaloosa has delayed the driver license suspension of a former astronaut charged in the traffic deaths of two girls. Records show the court delayed the state’s move to take James Halsell’s driver’s license. An order issued earlier this month says the one-time space shuttle commander can keep his license until his case is resolved. The Huntsville man…

Grand Jury to Consider Charges Against Former Astronaut

Darryl Hood,
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by Darryl Hood

A grand jury will review evidence against a former space shuttle commander charged in the traffic deaths of two girls in Alabama. Court records showed Tuesday that reckless murder charges against 59-year-old James Halsell of Huntsville are being sent to grand jurors in Tuscaloosa County. Members could indict Halsell or refuse to return charges against the one-time astronaut. Halsell was…