Prosecutors: Plenty of Evidence Justified Amy Senser's Convictions

The state's contention comes in response to Senser's appeal for conviction in the death of a Roseville man.

Hennepin County prosecutors are contesting Amy Senser's appeal of her two criminal vehicular homicide convictions last year in connection with the death of a Roseville man, according to a Pioneer Press news report today. The St. Paul newspaper said county prosecutors, in legal brief, contend the plethora of evidence against Senser, of Edina, included testimony at her trial that she "deleted text messages after the deadly crash, gave away clothes she had been wearing and dyed her hair." A jury last May convicted Senser, the wife of former Minnesota Vikings star Joe Senser, of two counts in the hit-and-run death of Anousone Phanthavong, 38, who was a Minneapolis chef. Currently, she is serving a 41-month sentence.  To see the complete …

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She's Continuing to Serve Sentence in Death of Roseville Man

Judge denies release for Amy Senser while she appeals her conviction in hit-and-run case.

Senser's Roseville Victim Remembered as 'Kind, Generous Man'

Anousone Phanthavong taught his boss Buddhist principles.

On August 23 Roseville resident Anousone Phanthavong, 38, a Roseville chef who left his home country of Laos at age 16 to come to the United States, ran out of gas on the Riverside Avenue exit of Interstate 94. When Phanthavong, a Thai chef, got out of his car to refill the tank, he was hit and killed by Amy Senser, wife of former Minnesota Vikings player Joe Senser. Senser drove away and was convicted Monday on two counts of criminal vehicular homicide and sentenced to 41 months in prison. Many of Phanthavong’s family and friends were in attendance at Senser’s Monday sentencing, and two large photos of Phanthavong were hung in the courtroom. The Pioneer Press reported that statements from his family and friends were read in court and …

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In Death of Roseville Man, Did Amy Senser Get a Break?

In similar cases, defendants usually serve some jail time, Pioneer Press story says.

Family of Roseville Man, Senser Settle Civil Lawsuit

"No financial settlement will ever replace what the family has lost."

A day after a jury convicted her on two felony counts in the hit-and-run death of a Roseville man last year, Amy Senser has settled a civil lawsuit brought against her by the deceased's familly. Attorneys for the family of Anousone Phanthavong said today (Friday) that a financial settlement has been reached in the civil lawsuit against the Sensers for  the death of the 38-year-old man. Phanthavong was struck and killed by Amy Senser while driving her Mercedes SUV.  The Phanthavong family has chosen to keep the amount of the settlement confidential, their attorneys said. In a statement, the plaintiffs' attorneys ( Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben) said, "No financial settlement will ever replace what the family has lost.  They will forever be …

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Jury Finds Senser Guilty on Two Felony Counts in Hit-and-Run Death of Roseville Man

Guilty findings include leaving the scene of the crash.

Was She Drunk? Prosecutor, Defense Lawyer Disagree in Amy Senser Trial

Prosecution, defense make closing arguments in high-profile case over the death of Roseville man.

More Questions in Senser Trial in Hit-and-Run Death of Roseville Man

Prosecutor challenges credibility of Senser's husband.