{
  "id": 6367690,
  "title": "Family of Penticton’s Taig Savage says it has given up on justice after manslaughter plea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/family-of-pentictons-taig-savage-says-it-has-given-up-on-justice-6367690",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T01:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12051741/family-taig-savage-given-up-on-justice-manslaughter-plea/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The family of Taig Savage, a 22-year-old from Penticton, says they have lost hope in the justice system after his alleged killer pleaded guilty to manslaughter instead of second-degree murder. Taig was found unresponsive on a sports field at Penticton Secondary School on September 5, 2021, and died shortly thereafter. Two years later, four people were charged with second-degree murder, including a minor who entered a guilty plea on Friday, potentially facing a three-year sentence. Taig's mother, Tracey, expressed her horror and disappointment over the plea deal, calling it \"a slap in the face.\" She believes the lesson won't be impactful enough to prevent future tragedies. The family now doubts they will achieve the justice they sought, calling it a \"loss\" on multiple fronts. Conservative MP Helena Konanz criticized the slow pace of the legal process, saying it's \"insulting\" to their community. The case's federal government has proposed reforms to sentencing laws, but Konanz believes more needs to be done to strengthen the justice system. The only adult charged in the case, Isaac Jack, will go to trial next spring, while the trials for the two other youths begin next week. Taig's family is concerned that these cases could also result in plea bargains, further eroding their faith in the judicial system.",
  "summary": "Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the maximum sentence for manslaughter is three years, compared to seven years for second-degree murder.",
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        "title": "Family of Penticton’s Taig Savage says it has given up on justice after manslaughter plea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/family-of-pentictons-taig-savage-says-it-has-given-up-on-justice",
        "published": "2026-09-09T01:51:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}