Assault victim’s attacker avoids jail in surprise sentencing
Ashcroft, British Columbia – An attacker who brutally beat his wife inside an Ashcroft pub has avoided jail time, sparking controversy and debate over the outcome of the case. Karl Christian Duhamel, 41, was sentenced in B.C. Supreme Court after pleading guilty to assault causing bodily harm. The attack, described as “brutal,” left the victim with a broken nose, lacerations, a concussion, and significant swelling to her forehead and eyes. She required stitches and a …