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LOGAN (AP) — A Logan teenager who fatally shoved a homeless man who he wrongly suspected of groping his sister will serve 30 days in juvenile detention.
The Herald Journal reports authorities have said the 17-year-old pushed Michael Fife, 62, on April 23, after his sister said the man had touched her inappropriately on a bus.
Police have said Fife died after hitting his head on the ground, but video footage later indicated he did not grope the teen girl.
Fife's family says the death has left a significant void.
The teen apologized at his disposition hearing, saying his actions have been destroying him. His name has not been released.
Defense attorney Dave Perry says the effects of alcoholism contributed to Fife's death and the teen got the maximum punishment.
Police: Utah man dead after teen attacks him for sex assault cops say didn't happen
A 62-year-old man is dead after police say a 17-year-old boy attacked him for sexually assaulting his younger sister, though investigators found video footage that showed the assault never occurred.Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
