One woman who took part says the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest left her with a fear of water, and that she can no longer listen to the radio.Another contestant says she has gained 60 pounds and suffers from irrational mood swings. A third worries about her own mortality, "like I am destined to die young, maybe at my own hand." Fallout from the January 2007 contest that left one contestant dead sparked media coverage worldwide - notoriety that's likely to resume Aug. 31, when a civil trial is set to begin.
The trial centers on the death of a 28-year-old mother of three, Jennifer Strange, who died after drinking massive amounts of water during a contest on Sacramento radio station The End (KDND) to win a Nintendo Wii game console.
Court documents show how the case unfolded.
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