St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – Two young offenders found guilty of aggravated assault in connection to a violent attack on a high school student have been sentenced to time in custody. The incident, which occurred outside Prince of Wales Collegiate over a year ago, left the victim with severe injuries.
During the hearing, both teenagers, who were minors at the time of the assault, admitted to the attack involving weapons. However, a publication ban has been placed on the case details until Tyler Greening, an adult allegedly involved in the incident, has his day in court in April.
Prosecutors recommended sentences of 24 months with probation for one teen and 18 months for the other. Judge James Walsh followed these recommendations, but one of the offenders did not receive credit for time served, leaving them with a year left at a youth detention center and six months of community supervision followed by six months of probation. The second offender has four months left in detention, followed by two months of community supervision and a year of probation.
Walsh emphasized the impact of the violent act, stating that it brought “violence, shock, and fear” to both the school community and the victim’s family. He highlighted the preventable nature of the attack, expressing empathy for the victim’s family and condemning the offenders’ actions.
In total, five individuals between the ages of 14 and 18 were charged in connection to the assault at Prince of Wales Collegiate. Two other minors had previously pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and were sentenced to 24 months and 18 months in January for their involvement.
The case serves as a reminder of the lasting repercussions of violent actions, particularly within a school community. As the legal process unfolds, the impact on all parties involved continues to be felt, underscoring the importance of addressing such behavior and its consequences.