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Terry Kennedy Cleared of Skater’s Murder, Receives 5-Year Prison Sentence Instead

TK gets 5 years in prison for battery that led to Josiah Kassahun's death
ShreddER March 5, 2023
Terry Kennedy Arrested
Via: TMZ

Professional skateboarder Terry Kennedy has been cleared of a murder charge but sentenced to five years for related offenses.

UPDATE: Terry Kennedy’s New Mugshot Released, Parole Expected on July 8, 2026

According to the Daily Herald, TK will serve time in prison for five years for an attack that fatally injured his close friend Josiah Kassahun.

The case has been highly publicized and controversial, with many in the skateboarding community pitying Kennedy.

TK was accused of murdering a fellow skateboarder in July 2021. However, after a thorough investigation and trial, Kennedy was acquitted of the murder charge.

Instead, he was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon and sentenced to five years.

Kassahun sustained severe injuries during the incident, including internal damage, a fractured skull, a broken eye socket, and bleeding on his brain.

He underwent emergency brain surgery to save his life but unfortunately passed away four days later due to the extent of his injuries.

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