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Overzealous Hockey Dad Released From Prison

A Massachusetts hockey dad who apparently very strongly believed in fair play was released from prison this morning after beating another dad to death at the rink ten years ago.

Thomas Junta of Reading, Mass. was charged with involuntary manslaughter for beating Michael Costin to death at their sons’ hockey game in July of 2000. Sentenced in 2002 to 6 to 10 years (double the penalty for first-time offenders), Junta was released eight years into the sentence.

According to the report, Junta was upset that the team Costin’s son played for was being “overly aggressive” in game against Junta’s son’s team. The two were seen arguing outside the rink, and Junta was ordered to leave. A few moments later, Junta came back and took “overly aggressive” to new levels, injuring the Rink Managers and ending up on top of Costin punching him in the head and neck, severing an artery in his brain.

The jury ruled that both men were belligerent and Junta did not have intent to kill Costin. Next time you complain that your dad is “all up in your business,” remember, it could be worse.

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