Running Springs man pleads not guilty for death of brother
Our colleague here The Sun, Jason Pesick, put together an update on an emotional case with its roots in the mountain communities. We'll be tracking this case in the future on the Inland Empire Courts blog.
Running Springs resident pleads not guilty for death of brother
By Jason Pesick on September 3, 2008 5:04 PM
Eighteen-year-old Running Springs resident Stephen Lasky pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday to three counts of attempted murder and one count of gross vehicular manslaughter for the death of his brother and dangerous a chase on Keller Peak Road.
On June 21, there was a fight near a campsite on Keller Peak Road. The three victims, a 17-year-old man from Sky Forrest, an 18-year-old woman from Crestline and a 19-year-old woman from Green Valley Lake, fled in their car.
Lasky, with brother David Lasky, 20, hanging out the passenger window, chased the victims in his pick-up, ramming their car a number of times, accoridng to a Sheriff's news release.
During the last ram, Lasky lost control of the truck. It rolled onto the passenger side, eventually killing brother David.
Lasky pleaded not guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter and attempted murder in court Wednesday morning, said District Attorney spokeswoman Susan Mickey.
The District Attorney filed charges against Lasky and Christina Marhoun Aug. 27.
The criminal complaint charges Lasky with the attempted murder of Johani Askins, Anelise Prosnik and Shana Moreau in addition to the charge of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated for the death of David Lasky.
Marhoun, 20, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
Marhoun, who authorities said struck one of the victims in the face during the fight, was arrested Tuesday by Sheriff's deputies and booked at Central Detention Center before making the $50,000 bail.
Lasky surrendered in court on a $750,000 warrant and was to be transferred to the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga.
Anyone with information on the case should call (909) 387-3598 or (800) 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.
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