Criminal Justice and Sports
Blindsided Attack

Brett Yvon
CRJ100
4/4/05

On the night of March 8, 2004, the Vancouver Canucks were playing the Colorado Avalanche in a National Hockey League (NHL) game. During the game, Todd Bertuzzi (Vancouver Canucks) slugged Steve Moore (Colorado Avalanche) in the back of his head and drove his face into the ice. Steve Moore was hospitalized with three fractured vertebrae, facial cuts, post-concussion symptoms and amnesia. Todd Bertuzzi was charged with assault on June 24, 2004 and was suspended indefinitely by the National Hockey League, missing the last 13 regular-season games and seven post-season games and losing nearly $502,000 in salary.
Bertuzzi's trial for assault charges was set for January 17, 2005. Bertuzzi faces a maximum sentence of 18 months if convicted. Bertuzzi also could face a possible civil action from Moore, who has hired Toronto lawyer Tim Danson. Bertuzzi appeared in court for 10 minutes and did not speak to......

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Title: Criminal Justice And Sports
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