Hunter Valley wedding bus driver, Brett Button, could be spending his first night behind bars tonight after facing 16 new charges in Newcastle Court later this morning. The charges, including 10 counts of manslaughter and 6 counts of furious driving, stem from the tragic crash that claimed 10 lives last year.
Previously living with family under strict bail conditions, Button’s situation may be changing. The new charges raise the potential for significant jail time, with a maximum penalty of 260 years if convicted on all counts. However, sentencing for multiple charges often involves them being served concurrently, meaning the actual term would likely be significantly shorter.
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