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Colorado Teen Pleads Guilty in Fatal Rock-Throwing Incident

Zachary Kwak admits to assault charges in the death of Alexa Bartell, faces up to 32 years in prison.

  • Kwak pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and other charges after a deadly rock-throwing spree that killed 20-year-old Alexa Bartell.
  • The incident, which involved multiple vehicles, resulted in several injuries and Bartell's death in April 2023.
  • Kwak's plea deal includes potential testimony against co-defendants in upcoming trials.
  • Sentencing for Kwak is scheduled for September 3, following the resolution of his co-defendants' cases.
  • The plea agreement could influence the trials of Joseph Koenig and Nicholas 'Mitch' Karol-Chik, who face related charges.
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