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Prison time or probation looms as Amy Senser awaits Monday sentencing

Amy Senser is set to be to be sentenced Monday on two counts of criminal vehicular homicide in Anousone Phanthavong's death. The wife of former Minnesota Viking Joe Senser could get up to four years in prison, although her defense attorney says probation is appropriate.
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Amy Senser is set to be to be sentenced Monday on two counts of criminal vehicular homicide in Anousone Phanthavong's death. The wife of former Minnesota Viking Joe Senser could get up to four years in prison, although her defense attorney says probation is appropriate.

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