Darren and Darcy Hinds have pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm after an assault last year in Sutherland that was captured on video.
The former University of Saskatchewan Huskies football players made the admission Wednesday afternoon in a Saskatoon court room.
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The most damaging pieces of evidence presented in court were videos that captured the merciless assault from last November on Central Avenue.
The pleas spared both victims, who were left with serious but non-life threatening injuries, from having to testify at a trial.
The judge called the video “appalling” and accepted a joint submission, sentencing each brother to 12 months in jail.
WATCH BELOW (Warning – disturbing content): Brutal Sutherland assault posted online
Brian Pfefferle, the brother’s lawyer, said his clients’ reaction was excessive but that it was not an unprovoked assault.
“Their guilty plea I think speaks to their remorse, had they not had the remorse they would have plead not guilty and made this process drag through,” Pfefferle said.
“I think that’s really what it’s about and it’s a complicated situation when someone picks a fight and the winner gets charged if I could put it that way.”
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It’s alleged the victims made fun of the Hinds brother’s weight.
The judge said that’s when you turn your back and walk away.
Meaghan Craig contributed to this story
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