BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Deputy District Attorney Trish Mittlestat, gives her opening remarks while showing a photo of the inside of the defendant’s car at the scene of the accident that took the life of Magnus White during the trail of Yeva Smilianska inside the courtroom at Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing Magnus White in 2023. Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition when he was hit by Smilianska along the Diagonal highway north of Boulder. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Deputy District Attorney Trish Mittlestat, gives her opening remarks while showing photo of the scene of the accident that took the life of Magnus White during the trail of Yeva Smilianska inside the courtroom at Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing Magnus White in 2023. Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition when he was hit by Smilianska along the Diagonal highway north of Boulder. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Deputy District Attorney Trish Mittlestat, gives her opening remarks while showing photos of Magnus White during the trail of Yeva Smilianska inside the courtroom at Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing Magnus White in 2023. Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition when he was hit by Smilianska along the Diagonal highway north of Boulder. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Deputy District Attorney Trish Mittlestat, gives her opening remarks while showing photo of the scene of the accident that took the life of Magnus White during the trail of Yeva Smilianska inside the courtroom at Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing Magnus White in 2023. Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition when he was hit by Smilianska along the Diagonal highway north of Boulder. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Deputy District Attorney Trish Mittlestat, gives her opening remarks while showing photo of the scene of the accident that took the life of Magnus White during the trail of Yeva Smilianska inside the courtroom at Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing Magnus White in 2023. Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition when he was hit by Smilianska along the Diagonal highway north of Boulder. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Michael White, father of Magnus White, gives his testimony to District Attorney Michael Dougherty during trail of Yeva Smilianska inside the courtroom at Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing White’s son Magnus White in 2023. Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition when he was hit by Smilianska along the Diagonal highway north of Boulder. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Michael White, father of Magnus White, gives his testimony to District Attorney Michael Dougherty during trail of Yeva Smilianska inside the courtroom at Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Photos of Magnus were used as evidence in the proceedings. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing White’s son Magnus White in 2023. Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition when he was hit by Smilianska along the Diagonal highway north of Boulder. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Michael White, father of Magnus White, gives his testimony to District Attorney Michael Dougherty during trail of Yeva Smilianska inside the courtroom at Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing White’s son Magnus White in 2023. Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition when he was hit by Smilianska along the Diagonal highway north of Boulder. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Family members of Magnus White listen to the proceedings during the trail against Yeva Smilianska inside the courtroom at the Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing competitive cyclist Magnus White in 2023, Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition.l. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Michael White, right, and his wife Jill, center, listen to the opening arguments during trail of Yeva Smilianska inside the courtroom at Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing the White’s son Magnus White in 2023. Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition when he was hit by Smilianska along the Diagonal highway north of Boulder. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Michael White, right, and his wife Jill, center, listen to the opening arguments during trail of Yeva Smilianska inside the courtroom at Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing the White’s son Magnus White in 2023. Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition when he was hit by Smilianska along the Diagonal highway north of Boulder. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Yeva Smilianska, right, talks with her lawyer Timur Kishinevsky, left, after the first day of proceedings in her trial at the Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing competitive cyclist Magnus White in 2023, Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Yeva Smilianska is pictured in the courtroom surrounded by her lawyers inside the courtroom at Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing competitive cyclist Magnus White in 2023, Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Yeva Smilianska, right, walks out of the Boulder County Courthouse with her lawyers after the first day of her trial at Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing competitive cyclist Magnus White in 2023, Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER, CO - MARCH 31: Prosecutor Michael Dougherty is seen speaking with Smilianska’s lawyer Timur Kishinevsky, right, in the courtroom before opening arguments in the trial against Yeva Smilianska inside the courtroom at Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado on March 31, 2025. Yeva Smilianska faces charges of vehicular homicide for striking and killing competitive cyclist Magnus White in 2023, Jury selection and opening arguments started today after months of postponement. Smilianska is accused of hitting the 17-year-old rising star from behind and killing him. White was training for an international competition. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)Photo by: Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post
BOULDER,CO:April 1:Rachel Blaydes testifies during the trial on April 1, 2025. On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 1: Yeva Smilianska during a break at the trial on April 1, 2025. On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 1:Monica Bonney testifies during the trial on April 1, 2025. On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 1:Yeva Smilianska during a break at the trial on April 1, 2025. On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 1:Yeva Smilianska during a break at the trial on April 1, 2025. On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 1:Boulder Police Chief, Stephen Redfearn, pulls out the bike belonging to Magnus White for the jury during the trial on April 1, 2025. On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 1: Preet Cooper testifies during the trial on April 1, 2025. On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 1:Footage from an officer bodycam shows Yeva Smilianska talking to an officer about how her steering wheel would not respond leading up to the crash. On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 1:Footage from an officer bodycam shows Yeva Smilianska talking to another officer about how her steering wheel would not respond leading up to the crash. Boulder Police officer, Andrew Mills listens to the video. On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 1:Colorado State Patrol Trooper, Heidi Jewett, points out evidence in a photo from the scene during the trial on April 1, 2025. On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 1:Boulder County DA, Michael Dougherty, shows Boulder Police officer, Andrew Mills, evidence during the trial on April 1, 2025. On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 1:Colorado State Patrol Trooper, Heidi Jewett, points out evidence on a drone photo during the trial on April 1, 2025.during the trial on April 1, 2025.On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 1:The damaged bike that Magnus White was riding when he was killed in the crash. On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 1:Colorado State Patrol Trooper, Heidi Jewett, points out evidence in a photo from the crash scene. On July 29, 2023, Team USA Cyclist Magnus White was training along Highway 119 just past North 63rd Street when he was hit and killed by a driver. Yeva Smilianska, 24, is charged with vehicular homicide.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 2:A video from the defendantÕs cellphone shows her and her friend Nettie Cooper singing the morning of the crash.This is from the third day of testimony in the trial of Yeva Smilianska, 24, who is charged with vehicular homicide in the death of cyclist, Magnus While.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 2: Colorado State Patrol trooper, Sean McCall, points out details of a drone photo during the trial of Yeva Smilianska, 24, who is charged with vehicular homicide in the death of cyclist, Magnus While..(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 2:Yeva Smilianska during her trial on April 2, 2025 of vehicular homicide in the death of cyclist, Magnus While..(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 2: Colorado State Patrol trooper, Sean McCall, during the trial of Yeva Smilianska, 24, who is charged with vehicular homicide in the death of cyclist, Magnus While..(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 2:Cyclist Quintin Chiapperino testifies that he was riding about 20 feet behind Magnus White when the crash happened during the trial of Yeva Smilianska, 24, who is charged with vehicular homicide in the death of cyclist, Magnus While..(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 2: Dr. Daniel Lingamfelder, who did the autopsy on Magnus While, is handed evidence during the trial of Yeva Smilianska, 24, who is charged with vehicular homicide in the death of cyclist, Magnus While..(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 2:A video from the defendantÕs cellphone shows her and her friend Nettie Cooper drinking alcohol the morning of the crash.This is from the third day of testimony in the trial of Yeva Smilianska, 24, who is charged with vehicular homicide in the death of cyclist, Magnus While.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 2: This is the helmet of Magnus White recovered after the crash shown during the trial of Yeva Smilianska, 24, who is charged with vehicular homicide in the death of cyclist, Magnus While..(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 2: Kristin Weisbach points out the phone call tracking of the defendantÕ phone the morning of the accident during the trial of Yeva Smilianska, 24, who is charged with vehicular homicide in the death of cyclist, Magnus While..(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 2: Yeva Smilianska, right, hugs her friend during the afternoon break on day 3 of the trial.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 3:Day 4 of the Yeva Smilianska,(pictured) trial involving the death of Magnus White.Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 3:N.Cooper, a close friend of the defendant at that time of the accident, crying during testimony on day 4 of the Yeva Smilianska trial involving the death of Magnus White(.Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BEST 1 BOULDER,CO:April 3:N.Cooper, a close friend of the defendant at that time accident, crying during testimony on day 4 of the Yeva Smilianska trial involving the death of Magnus White(.Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 3:Defendant, Yeva Smilianska, testifies on day 4 of her trial involving the death of Magnus White.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 3: Boulder District Attorney, Michael Dougherty, during testimony on day 4 of the Yeva Smilianska trial involving the death of Magnus White.Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 3: Yeva Smilianska hugs one of her supporters. Defendant, Yeva Smilianska, testified on day 4 of her trial involving the death of Magnus White.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 3:Defendant, Yeva Smilianska, becomes emotional while testifying on day 4 of her trial involving the death of Magnus White.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 3:Defendant, Yeva Smilianska, testifies on day 4 of her trial involving the death of Magnus White. These are texts from the defendant.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 4:Defendant, Yeva Smilianska, testifies on day 5 of her trial involving the death of Magnus White. She is shown on the in the photos on the upper left.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 4:Deputy District Attorney, Trish Mittelstadt, gives the first part of the prosecutionÕs closing argument. The Yeva Smilianska Trial involving the death of Magnus White has gone to the jury.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 4: Defense attorney,Timur Kishinevsky, pours water before more testimony on day 5 of the Yeva Smilianska trial involving the death of Magnus White.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 4: Defense attorney,Timur Kishinevsky, gives his closing argument on April 4, 2025.Michael Dougherty of the prosecution is in the foreground. The Yeva Smilianska Trial involving the death of Magnus White has gone to the jury.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 4:Boulder County DA , Michael Dougherty, points to a picture of Magnus White.The Yeva Smilianska Trial involving the death of Magnus White has gone to the jury.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 4: A photo of Magnus White was shown during closings.The Yeva Smilianska Trial involving the death of Magnus White has gone to the jury.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 4: Yeva Smilianska, left, is comforted by a friend on April 4, 2025. The Yeva Smilianska trial involving the death of Magnus White has gone to the jury.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 4: Defense attorney, Timur Kishinevsky, leaves the courtroom after verdict. Yeva Smilianska was found guilty of vehicular homicide in the death of Magnus White on April 4, 2025.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 4:Yeva Smilianska talks with her supporters after the guilty verdict. Yeva Smilianska was found guilty of vehicular homicide in the death of Magnus White on April 4, 2025.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 4:Yeva Smilianska walks out of the Boulder County Justice Center after the guilty verdict of vehicular homicide in the death of Magnus White on April 4, 2025.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 4:Magnus WhiteÕs parents, Jill and Michael White, become emotional while making a statement to the media.Yeva Smilianska was found guilty of vehicular homicide in the death of Magnus White on April 4, 2025.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 4: Magnus WhiteÕs parents, Jill and Michael, look over at their son, Erow, after their statement.Yeva Smilianska was found guilty of vehicular homicide in the dead of Magnus White on April 4, 2025.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera
BOULDER,CO:April 4:Boulder County District Attorney, Michael Dougherty, speaks to the media after the trial. Yeva Smilianska was found guilty of vehicular homicide in the dead of Magnus White on April 4, 2025.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Photo by: Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily Camera