Manslaughter Sentence After Bear Spray Tragedy | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

A Winnipeg man sentenced to seven years for manslaughter after a violent incident involving bear spray and a fatal shooting, originally charged with two first-degree murders—only one of which stood due to insufficient evidence. Nash pleaded guilty to killing Lee James Boulette, admitting he was surrounded by the wrong crowd and shocked by the violence. His sentence, agreed upon by both sides, reflects a weak Crown case marred by a key witness fleeing threats. With credit for time served, he’ll spend just under two years behind bars, actively engaged in rehab and faith-based programs, vowing…