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A 23-year-old man, Vickrum Digwa, has been sentenced to life in prison for brutally stabbing 18-year-old Henry Nowak five times with a large knife—claiming he carried it for religious reasons. Digwa falsely told police Nowak racially abused him and knocked off his turban, leading officers to arrest Nowak before realizing the attack’s severity. Police later apologized, and the incident is under investigation. Nowak, a university student, was attacked while walking home after a night out. Prosecutors highlighted Digwa’s “weapon obsession,” his training with weapons, and disturbing videos he recorded of Nowak. While Digwa wore a ceremonial dagger, he chose the larger knife for the attack. The court emphasized the attack’s brutality and humiliation. Nowak’s family shared heart-wrenching loss—his father couldn’t protect him, his sister lost a part of herself. The court considered aggravating factors, including Nowak dying alone and humiliated.

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