Neng Jia Jin was convicted of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Vanessa Kurpiewska and attempted murder of another woman during a subway attack in December 2022. Jin, who represented himself, will face life imprisonment with no parole for 25 years for murder. His actions, which caused permanent injuries to a second victim, prompted a strong emotional reaction in the courtroom, emphasizing the impact of violence in public spaces. Sentencing is scheduled for May 20, following a pre-trial guilty plea.
Neng Jia Jin was found guilty of first-degree murder for stabbing Vanessa Kurpiewska to death on a Toronto subway, and secondarily attempted murder of another victim.
The court is set to formally sentence Jin to life imprisonment with no parole for 25 years, while also considering a 10-year sentence for the attempted murder.
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