I’ve not followed this news story at all. What action/comment/event led to the ‘affluenza’ appellation?
That is their way of saying he’s a spoiled rich kid.
Couchs attorneys argued his parents were responsible for the teens actions that night because of the way he had been raised. Defense attorneys put a psychologist on the stand who testified Couch was a product of wealth and got whatever he wanted.
The judge agreed and made sure he didn't do any time.
I'm glad that one family refused the money.
Affluenza = The new Twinkie Defense