An Edmonton jury’s not guilty verdict Friday in a head-butting manslaughter case involving a city MMA fighter led to an outburst in court and threats made by friends of the deceased. You sucker-punched him,” said the unidentified man, who then, along with a second man, made verbal threats toward Nanaquawetung. Stunned and upset family and friends of Laronde’s were crying and shaking their heads following the not guilty verdict. Nanaquawetung, who appeared relieved by the jury’s decision, spoke after being congratulated by his family and friends. “My only wish is that the (Laronde) family can get through this.

Source: National Post November 04, 2016 19:07 UTC