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THUNDER BAY- Patrick O’Keese, who was acquitted of second-degree murder in the 2017 death of 18-year-old Brayden Moonias, has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault for an attack on a separate individual around the same time and near the same location where Moonias’ body was found.
Arriving officers observed another man crawling on the road with injuries to his eyes. Paramedics were called and the man was transported to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. O’Keese kicked the man in the chest and then stabbed him in both eyes with what the victim believed was a pen. The injuries resulted in the victim permanently losing sight in both eyes.
The eight-day trial held before Justice Nieckarz in October 2021 ended with O’Keese being acquitted of second-degree murder. A pre-sentence and Gladue report were presented to the court on behalf of O’Keese. Defense counsel Kevin Matthews highlighted for the court some of the challenges O’Keese faced growing up, including being exposed to substance abuse at an early age and struggling with addiction and anger issues.Matthews added that O’Keese plans to return to his home community of Eabametoong First Nation and help his parents, see his children, and work in the community.
Matthews and McGill presented a joint submission to Justice Nieckarz, calling for a sentence of seven years to be followed by 18 months probation.
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