Early Release Sparks Grief and Outcry | Columbus News

A man convicted in a fatal crash that killed Randall Thomas has been granted early release, with the judge sentencing him to four years of probation instead of serving the remainder of his three-year sentence. Hanby, who pleaded guilty to felony charges, allegedly crossed into the wrong lane, struck Thomas, and fled the scene before returning the next morning. Prosecutors claimed he was intoxicated and failed to assist Thomas, who died as a result. Thomas’ family, devastated by the ruling, emphasized that Hanby’s actions were deliberate and that justice was not served — particularly as Randall will never meet his unborn nephew. Despite the outcome, the family remains united in grief, calling for true accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04e715fc457e2a21