For as long as he lives — more than likely — Ethan Couch is going to be remembered for one infamous occurrence.
How he received a probated sentence after he killed four pedestrians in Tarrant County, Texas — while driving drunk.
Couch was 16 years of age at the time. His lawyer defended him by saying that because he comes from a wealthy family, he didn’t know that what he did was wrong. It became known as the “affluenza defense.”
Funny, huh? Not really. Then the boy violated the terms of his probation when he fled with his mother to Mexico. He was returned to Texas and spent two years in the slammer.
The young man is now 20. He’s out of jail. He’ll try — I presume — to restart his life.
Do I feel sorry for him? Hah! Not in the least. I feel even less sorry for Mom, who truly knew better when she spirited her kid to Mexico. She’s awaiting trial on a charge of hindering the apprehension of a felon and money laundering.
Good grief!
If she’s convicted, this person needs to spend the maximum sentence available.
Welcome back to the spotlight, Ethan. Mind your Ps and Qs.