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flag Jessie Brave to be sentenced for stabbing neighbor in self-defense claim, with victim left paralyzed.

flag Jessie Brave, 34, of Sudbury, faces sentencing on January 15, 2025, for aggravated assault after a June 10, 2024, stabbing in a Chelmsford apartment complex. flag She pleaded guilty to a lesser charge instead of attempted murder, claiming self-defense after her neighbor, Josee Rouleau, allegedly attacked her first. flag Surveillance footage and witness testimony support the claim of an initial assault. flag Rouleau suffered permanent injuries, including paralysis in her left arm and leg, requiring a wheelchair and leading to loss of independence, pets, and hobbies. flag She described lasting trauma, fear, and isolation. flag The Crown seeks a six-year sentence minus pre-trial credit, while Brave’s defense asks for three years and seven months, citing harsh jail conditions and her desire to access rehabilitation programs. flag Brave has been in custody since her November 22, 2024, arrest.

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