University of Waterloo Attacker Faces Potential 16-Year Sentence

Geovanny Villalba-Aleman's attack on a gender studies class was ideologically motivated, raising concerns about campus safety.

The Crown is seeking a 16-year sentence for Villalba-Aleman, who pleaded guilty to multiple charges after the June 2023 attack.
Prosecutors argue the attack was intended to intimidate those with differing beliefs and disrupt academic freedom.
A psychologist testified that Villalba-Aleman may have experienced a psychotic break prior to the stabbing.
Villalba-Aleman admitted to feeling isolated and spending excessive time online, which may have influenced his actions.
The court is evaluating the risk Villalba-Aleman poses to the community, with his rehabilitation prospects considered uncertain.