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Man gets 2+ years for unprovoked musician attack
19 Sep
Summary
- Man sentenced to over two and a half years for assault.
- Victim suffered broken cheekbone, jaw, and possible brain injury.
- Assailant cited heavy drinking and memory loss as factors.
A 43-year-old man received a sentence of over two and a half years for a violent, unprovoked assault that critically injured a Shediac musician. The court heard that the attacker punched the victim repeatedly, causing severe injuries including a broken cheekbone and jaw, and a potential brain injury. The victim was rendered unconscious and placed in a medically induced coma.
Sentenced to two years and 7.5 months, the accused has less than two years remaining after time served. He stated he had been drinking heavily and could not recall the full extent of the attack. His defense noted personal stressors and alcohol as contributing factors, while the victim expressed remorse.
This incident follows a history of violence for the convicted man, including a 2014 attack for which he was found not criminally responsible. Despite a history of psychological treatment and release under conditions, the court considered his remorse and guilty plea as mitigating factors in sentencing, balanced against the severity of the recent attack.
