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Brayden Bushby, convicted of manslaughter in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner, has been granted full parole after a complex and controversial journey through Canada’s justice system. Kentner, a 34-year-old Indigenous woman, died months after being struck by a trailer hitch thrown from a moving vehicle in Thunder Bay. Bushby, who admitted his actions were fueled by “lots of drinking and bad decisions,” has faced multiple parole violations, including a Confederate flag tattoo and suspected theft. The Parole Board of Canada approved his release, citing low risk to public safety and a commitment to rehabilitation — but with seven strict conditions: mandatory substance abuse treatment, alcohol abstinence, and no contact with Kentner’s family. Victim impact statements from Kentner’s family and Indigenous groups underscored the deep trauma felt by the community. This decision reflects a delicate balance between justice, healing, and public safety.

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