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Diesel Mechanic Sentenced After Gun Incident
A former diesel mechanic in Nelson faced four months of home detention and $4,700 in reparations after firing eight shots at coworkers’ cars, claiming workplace bullying. Though she lost her job and admitted her actions were wrong, her lawyer noted she could’ve pursued official grievance channels instead. Police responded to her prior complaints but couldn’t charge the accused due to lack of witnesses. The judge acknowledged the bullying context but stressed that no firearm use excuses dangerous behavior—especially given the premeditation and damage caused. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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