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Teen Accused in Texas Pool Party Stabbing | Beaumont News
A 20-year-old Texas man, Rylan Byrd, is on trial for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old classmate, Lucas Stewart, at a graduation pool party in Jasper County. The fight escalated when Byrd pulled out a knife, which another guest wrestled away before Stewart was injured. Byrd reportedly stayed behind and joked about the victim being “bigger than me” before leaving. Jury selection has begun, and testimony started yesterday under Judge Craig Mixson, with Daniel Boyd prosecuting and Matt and Billy Morian defending. The case remains highly charged and…
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