Apple River trial: Nicolae Miu's defense attorney speaks after verdict

Nicolae Miu has been found guilty in his Apple River stabbing trial on Thursday. His attorney spoke after the verdict was read.

He was convicted of the following charges:
- First-degree reckless homicide of 17-year-old Isaac Schuman
- First-degree recklessly endangering safety of A.J. Martin
- First-degree recklessly endangering safety of Dante Carlson
- First-degree recklessly endangering safety of Tony Carlson
- First-degree recklessly endangering safety of Ryhley Mattison
- Battery of Madison Coen

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[LisaP-pdnq]

Disgusting outcome 😢 Now put charges on all the drunk teens that assaulted that man. Everyone saw the videos.

[marinarobledo]

Justice was not served. The video clearly shows self defense.

[lilithstribe]

These Men did an outstanding job for their client.
Miu's community let him down.

[CosmicBeings]

Wisconsin has proved once again why it should be avoided.

[missnevenka]

Did they ever figure out which guy made the “you’ve got ten seconds, ” threat? On the stand, each one of them denied saying it.

[maraujo]

This verdict is ridiculous. When will we see charges for assault against the bullies.

[LS-kgmy]

Just imagine if your father went looking for your lost cell phone and ran into this drunken mob of teenagers wanting to video a beatdown a for social media likes. This sets a terrible precedent for any gang who wants to do the same… and they do it all the time. The victim’s choices are a) defend themselves and go to jail for life; or b) take a beatdown from a mob and possibly die.
WHEN WILL THE MOB BE CHARGED FOR RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT

[matthew-acts]

When the jury pool is this bad, there is no justice.

[voltage]

Wow I actually thought he was going to be found Not Guilty

[juliehattis]

File those appeals. Justice was not served here. The teens should also be charged.
Our system is corrupt.

[chriswinger]

See how those kids can walk the streets now.

[Crazy-Times.]

This is wrong on so many levels the jury should be ashamed of themselves 🤦‍♀️

[lisabafundo]

Absolutely insane. I pray this man appeals this injustice. For the reprobate culture. I'm sicken by this verdict.

[jennxX]

Does anyone know if the teenagers were charged with assault and minors in possession? Did they even investigate who bought them the alcohol? I’m sure Miu would be happy to save them a seat in prison because they are just as liable for the whole incident

[saraty]

Im deeply so upset for this man like wtf 😤

[elenoreatkins]

Dear Mr Miu, I am so sorry. I am so sorry that you were attacked by those teens and I’m especially sorry that you were convicted for defending yourself. There is no justice in this country.

[westwindwoman]

That jury was told they had to see it from Mr. MIU's side because he was the one on trial.
They absolutely DID NOT do that, Not the slightest !!!
JURORS-
You set the stage for this generation and generations to come. You should remember that when you see them continue doing these things to innocent people in the future.
You should feel guilt that you took part in each and every one that follows from this day forward, because your verdict allowed it to continue.
Continue it will.

[gthomas]

Sad day for the American justice. This man was NOT guilty😢😢😢😢😢

[RonnieStanley-tcvi]

Sad day. Not what i would have expected.

[Nourb]

So they let criminals go free and people who defend themselves go to prison. The Justice system is broken on all levels.