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The judges verdict is now out, and has given Howard a conditional discharge, mandatory stress counselling, and a 15 year restraining order of 50 meters for Kyle Rich. Howard’s teaching license has been revoked.

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Howard upset at the press recording his future fate.

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Howard crying and going through all stages of grief as the judges read out their verdict.

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The defence states that, a conditional discharge, 6 months probation, and $1,000 fine are fitting. They say this because he has no past issues, with no criminal record.

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The crown states that a due to the use of a hammer, and how he is an authority figure, Howard used excessive force. The intent was also an aggravating factor. The assault was in a public setting.

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Lawyers Mariah Wong, Owen Chamberlain, Danny Aziza, and Samuel Anderson sit in defeat with solemn expressions on their face.

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The judges and jury have spoken. Joshua Howard has been found guilty of assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm. #Guilty #Howard

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Jury enter the room, and comeback with a verdict. The jury finds the defendant GUILTY.

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Judge Carson Creech begins to read out his understanding of the case as Judge Aikam Bhullar sits patiently waiting to speak.

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The coolest lawyer in the district, Noah Antony, now stands as the crown defending Kyle Rich. Kyle Rich fidgets and expressing similar behaviour to individuals with ADHD. Although the diagnosis was not present in the case, it’s clear Kyle has ADHD. #ADHDAwarness

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Joshua Howard hiding being sheriff Sam Fam while the crown delivers their closing statement. Scared for the verdict, or a guilty conscience? The case just keeps getting better with the jury nodding in agreement with the crown. What will the verdict be?

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Kyle sits anxiously, fidgeting with his hands as the crown gives its closing statement. You can truly see the glimmer of hope in his eyes. Maybe he’ll begin to trust authority figures once again.

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@Zwitser5 Weird twist of words. Will the jury take this statement into consideration when deciding the verdict?

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@realtimetrials Maybe there’s a bias against Kyle since they are former friends, is Cameron truly capable and reliable? I think not..

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Kyle Rich upset while hearing the defences closing statement.

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Defence closing statement starts now.

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@realtimetrials Who knows! The jury gives eachother concerned glances.

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@realtimetrials What will the jury choose? The suspense is killing me.

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@Zwitser5 Cameron King truly contradicts his own statements and now his story aligns with Jamie Janz. I thought Cameron was on the defence, but clearly the crown is more fitting.

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@Zwitser5 Seriously though.. where’s the relevance!