Justices Uphold Darren Mack Wrongful Death Verdict

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Updated: 9:44 PM Feb 26, 2010 Justices Uphold Darren Mack Wrongful Death Verdict A Nevada Supreme Court panel upheld a wrongful death verdict against imprisoned former Reno pawn shop owner Darren Mack in the slaying of his estranged wife. Posted: 9:44 PM Feb 26, 2010 Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: news@kolotv.com

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LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Nevada Supreme Court panel upheld a wrongful death verdict against imprisoned former Reno pawn shop owner Darren Mack in the slaying of his estranged wife.

However, the three justices cut $75,000 from the punitive damages awarded to a trustee for the couple's daughter. Nevada law limits punitive awards in such cases to $300,000.

The justices ruled Mack chose not to participate in the 2008 civil trial that resulted in the jury verdict and a $590 million judgment.

Jurors decided Mack owed $185 million compensatory and $375 million punitive damages to his daughter, plus $30 million punitive damages to his dead wife's estate.

Mack is 49. He's serving 36 years to life for the June 2006 killing of Charla Mack and the sniper-style shooting of their divorce judge in Reno.

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