"Minnesota Man Convicted of Homicide in Apple River Stabbing Case"

Nicolae Miu, 54, was found guilty of first-degree reckless homicide and four counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Isaac Schuman and wounding of four others during a tubing trip on the Apple River in 2022. The jury opted for less-severe charges than the original first-degree intentional homicide and attempted first-degree intentional homicide charges. Miu's defense claimed self-defense, but prosecutors argued that he had no reason to pull out a knife and had opportunities to diffuse the situation. Sentencing is pending, and Miu could face significant prison time.