Katy, Texas crash: Michael Butler charged with manslaughter after Tesla crashes into home, killing woman

Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing a woman.
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Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing a woman.
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Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing a woman.

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