Justice for Daniel Stahl | St. Louis News

A 16-year-old activist, Daniel Stahl, was fatally struck by a car during a chaotic confrontation in Springfield, Missouri. The driver, George McDonald, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and leaving the scene, receiving a suspended 15-year sentence and five years probation — a deal the grieving family fiercely opposes, calling it a betrayal of Daniel’s life. Daniel, who was attending Pride and protests, was not involved in the initial altercation, and his aunt described him as peaceful and law-abiding. Authorities say McDonald admitted to driving onto the sidewalk while a passenger fired shots, leading to Daniel’s death and another woman’s injury. The family argues the sentence sends a dangerous message about justice for youth, and the court may revisit the probation term in two years. 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/d4f2feb70615cb3f