Fatal stabbing of Ukrainian newcomer left family shattered
On December 20, 2023, a 46-year-old Ukrainian father of two named Ivan Rubanik was fatally stabbed on a Winnipeg street. The assailant, Ethan Gladu, a 22-year-old with a history of drug use and cognitive deficits, stabbed Rubanik in the right shoulder. Rubanik collapsed shortly after the attack and later died from blood loss. Gladu was found guilty of manslaughter in February and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The victim's family expressed their devastation, with Rubanik's widow delivering a poignant poem during the sentencing. Crown prosecutor Lee Turner argued for a harsher sentence, citing Gladu's risk to the community, while defense lawyer Tara Walker advocated for leniency due to Gladu's vulnerabilities.
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