Sucker-punched

Colbey James Livingstone sentenced to 60 days in jail

A 21-year-old man who sucker-punched his victim leaving him with a fractured jaw that had to be wired shut was sentenced recently to 60 days in jail.

Colbey James Livingstone appeared before Judge John Douglas in provincial court in Charlottetown for sentencing after previously pleading guilty to assault causing bodily harm. The court heard Livingstone and the victim were estranged friends who got into an altercation at a McDonald’s in Charlottetown. Crown attorney Lisa Goulden told the court Livingstone thought the victim said something derogatory about his father. Livingstone responded by punching the victim in the face.

Goulden said the victim’s injuries included a fractured jaw that needed surgery and was wired shut for seven weeks.

The victim lost 26 pounds, had nerve damage, got headaches and dealt with claustrophobia and panic from having his jaw wired shut, Goulden said.

Before hearing his sentence, Livingstone addressed the court to say he was sorry and wished he could take it all back.

“I really didn’t mean to hurt him,” Livingstone said.

Along with the jail time, which Livingstone will serve on weekends, he will be on probation for one year with a condition he have no contact with the victim during that time. Livingstone must pay a $100 victim surcharge and $146 in restitution.