Sparkle's sister, Sister, went to jail because she accepted blame for a death and was subsequently arrested and charged with manslaughter.
The Circumstances Leading to Her Arrest
In the film Sparkle (2012), Sister was arrested and charged following a tragic incident. When Dee died, despite attempts to administer CPR, Sister took immediate action to protect Sparkle and herself. She ordered Sparkle and Dee to leave the house before the police arrived. Upon the police's arrival, Sister chose to accept full responsibility for what had transpired.
The Charge: Manslaughter
Due to her confession and acceptance of blame, Sister was arrested and charged with manslaughter. This legal term typically refers to the unlawful killing of another person without malice aforethought (premeditation or intent to kill). It often arises from circumstances that are accidental, reckless, or occur during the commission of another crime without an intent to kill.
Key Details of the Event:
- Victim: Dee
- Cause: Unspecified, but led to death.
- Sister's Action: Accepted blame and ordered Sparkle and Dee to leave.
- Legal Consequence: Arrested and charged with manslaughter.
The community's reaction to her arrest was notable, with Emma leading her church choir in a performance of "His Eye is on the Sparrow" upon hearing the news.
For more information on the film and its plot, you can refer to resources like the Sparkle (2012 film) Wikipedia page.
