Carson Briere's Punishment Confirmed After Throwing Wheelchair Down Flight of Stairs
In breaking news this morning, Carson Briere has been dealt his punishment for the incident that saw him throw a wheelchair down a flight of stairs.
Briere Sentenced to 15 Months Probation for Wheelchair Incident
Carson Briere, son of Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere, was all over social media for pushing an empty wheelchair down a flight of stairs at a local pub during his time at Mercyhurst University.
Now, the Court has ruled that Briere will receive 15 months probation for the act, according to the New York Times.
Briere Issues Apology But Was Dismissed From Mercyhurst
Briere had previously issued a public apology and offered to pay for a new wheelchair that was broken in the incident. However, he was dismissed from Mercyhurst earlier this year before his court appearance.
The owner of the wheelchair, Sydney Benes, spoke at the court appearance, stating how embarrassing the whole situation was.
Then there was the humiliation of finding her wheelchair, which had been pushed from the top of the stairs, sitting damaged at the bottom of those stairs, she said." - Erie Times-News
Briere is set to continue his hockey career in Europe next season.
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