Nicolae Miu Convicted on Lesser Charges in Wisconsin River Stabbing Incident

Nicolae Miu, 54, found guilty of first-degree reckless homicide and other charges, following a deadly altercation during a river tubing trip in 2022.

Miu was convicted of first-degree reckless homicide in the death of 17-year-old Isaac Schuman and four counts of recklessly endangering safety.
The jury rejected more serious charges of first-degree intentional homicide, opting for lesser charges instead.
Defense argued Miu acted in self-defense after being accused and physically attacked; prosecutors labeled him the aggressor.
No sentencing date has been set yet; Miu faces significant prison time.
The incident, which claimed the life of a high school student, involved a confrontation over a missing cell phone.