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Reuters here:

[Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Janklow] was charged with second-degree manslaughter on Friday, two weeks after the long-time South Dakota politician allegedly sped through a stop sign, striking and killing a motorcyclist.

[Janklow] has a history of speeding in the state, having been cited for driving faster than the law allows on at least 12 occasions since 1990. He has been involved in at least seven traffic accidents since 1992, according to state records.

The accident and the two-week lag in filing charges had sparked controversy and debate across the state, with speculation growing over whether Janklow should resign his seat in Congress.

Sigh...
UPDATE: From AP via USA Today here:

A self-proclaimed speeder, Janklow got 12 speeding tickets in 11 South Dakota counties from 1990 to 1994 and paid more than $1,000 in fines. He often drove 15 mph to 20 mph faster than legal speed limits and once got caught going 90 mph in a 65-mph zone.

Not just a law-breaker, proud of it! Those loveable old coots, the Republicans! Still, it's not like he got a blowjob or anything, so why worry about it? And could the press have asked any questions before a man got killed? Forget about it!