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With pre-sentence custody of 42 months, Jonathan Yellowhead, found guilty of manslaughter, will serve one year and 10 months in custody for the 2018 death of 17-year-old Braiden Jacob

Defense counsel is calling for a sentence of three to five years for Jonathan Yellowhead, who was found guilty of manslaughter for his role in the 2018 death of 17-year-old Braiden Jacob

The dangerous offender assessment was sought by the Crown following Yellowhead pleading guilty to aggravated assault for an attack on another inmate at the Thunder Bay District Jail

Justice Bonnie Warkentin determined the evidence showed Jonathan Yellowhead assaulted 17-year-old Braiden Jacob in Chapples Park on Dec. 6, 2018 and the resulting injuries were a contributing factor in his death

Jonathan Yellowhead pleaded not guilty to manslaughter for his alleged role in the death of 17-year-old Braiden Jacob, whose body was found in the Chapples Park area in December 2018.

The Crown submitted an assessment application of Jonathan Yellowhead for a dangerous or long-term offender designation as part of sentencing for a 2019 assault at the Thunder Bay District Jail that left another inmate with serious injuries

Both the Crown and the defense have wrapped up their cases in the manslaughter trial against Jonathan Yellowhead for his alleged role in the 2018 death of Braiden Jacob; closing arguments will be heard on Tuesday

The Crown argues the evidence taken as a whole shows Jonathan Yellowhead is responsible for the 2018 death of 17-year-old Braiden Jacob, but the defense argues there are problems with the Crown’s theories and does not establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The witness said she was at a party at an Arthur Street hotel when Jonathan Yellowhead made the remark regarding Braiden Jacob