Wii contest death yields no criminal charges
KCRA in Sacramento has reported that no charges will be filed in the death of Jennifer Strange, who passed away after trying to win a Wii in a radio contest earlier this year.
Strange, who did not win the system, attempted to keep herself from urinating after drinking nearly two gallons of water as part of the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest held by 107.9 The End. Her body was found in her home hours after the contest ended.
Jan Scully, the district attorney of Sacramento County, said in a written statement that the radio station's actions did not rise to the level of criminal activity. "Jennifer Strange was an adult who was voluntarily participating in the radio contest," Scully's office wrote. "She knew what the contest involved when she entered it, and had the option to stop or discontinue her participation in the contest at any time."
The civil suit filed by Strange's family has not yet been resolved. Though no charges have been filed, there have been repercussions at the station after Strange's death. The morning show that hosted the contest was canceled and 10 staffers at the station were fired.
