The victims suffered extensive injuries, including a fractured eye socket, forehead, nose, and cheekbones, with one of them requiring facial reconstruction surgery. The altercation reportedly began when one of the victims went outside to vape and was confronted by the assailant, who seemed to be looking for a fight.
Despite normally seeking retribution on his own, one victim’s partner convinced him to follow the court process. In their impact statements, the victims expressed feelings of terror and disbelief over the senseless attack, with one calling the assailant a coward for targeting someone with a pre-existing ankle injury.
The emotional toll of the assault was also highlighted, with one victim describing feeling unrecognizable after the attack and struggling with physical and emotional trauma. Similarly, the other victim recounted feeling like a character from a horror movie when seeing his injuries in the mirror.
Additionally, one of the attackers had saved money to make an emotional harm reparation payment, resulting in a slight reduction in the sentence. Judge Davidson emphasized the importance of community support, counseling, and efforts towards rehabilitation in determining the outcome of the case.
In conclusion, the court process served as a means of justice for the victims, who endured not only physical injuries but also significant emotional trauma as a result of the assault. The sentencing highlighted the need for accountability and the consequences of resorting to violence in resolving conflicts.
