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Widow Forgives Husband’s Killer and Sues Nitrous Oxide Suppliers

Regina Johnson embraced the man who killed her husband after his 20-year sentence with rehabilitation requirements, having filed a product liability lawsuit against the nitrous oxide suppliers.

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Overview

  • Joseph Tillman pleaded guilty to three counts of homicide by vehicle, felony hit-and-run, making a false statement, DUI and reckless driving for the March 3, 2024 crash that killed 78-year-old Chuck Johnson.
  • Cherokee County Superior Court Judge Tony Baker sentenced Tillman to 20 years, with the first three to be served in prison contingent on completing a 24-month inpatient rehabilitation program and aftercare.
  • In a rare courtroom moment, widow Regina Johnson approached Tillman after sentencing and offered him a hug, telling him he needed support and healing.
  • The judge warned that any failure to complete the mandated rehabilitation would trigger immediate incarceration under the terms of Tillman’s plea agreement.
  • Johnson has filed a civil lawsuit against Galaxy Gas LLC, Cloud 9 Smoke Co. 28 LLC and SBK International LLC, alleging they are liable for selling the nitrous oxide whippets that impaired Tillman before the crash.