A South Dakota judge on Tuesday denied former governor and Congressman Bill Janklow (R) an early release from jail for felony manslaughter.

That means Janklow has 75 more days to serve as part of an agreement in which his crime will be removed from the record. He is eligible for community service but has no plans to perform it, The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports.

Janklow wanted early release as he appeals his conviction for the death of motorcyclist Randy Scott. Janklow was speeding when his car hit and killed Scott last August.

Janklow is asking the Supreme Court for release but won't get a hearing until he finishes his jail term. The court is made up of members he appointed.

Get the Story:
Janklow denied early jail release (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 3/3)
Judge denies Janklow's release from jail (AP 3/3)

Relevant Links:
Janklow/Scott Accident coverage, Sioux Falls Argus Leader - http://www.argusleader.com/specialsections/2003/janklowaccident
Janklow Trial coverage, Sioux Falls Argus Leader - http://www.argusleader.com/janklowtrial
Janklow Accident/Trial coverage, Rapid City Journal - http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/news/janklow
Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Coalition - http://www.dlncoalition.org/home.htm
Rep. Bill Janklow - http://www.house.gov/janklow

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