HUDSON, Wis. — Day four of Nicolae Miu’s trial for the deadly stabbing on the Apple River in Wisconsin resumes Thursday morning. Miu, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, is accused of killing 17-year-old Isaac Schuman and injuring four others in July of 2022.
The prosecution aims to prove that Miu, 54, was the aggressor. The defense is arguing Miu stabbed the five people in self-defense.
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Day 3 recap
On Wednesday, a few of those hurt in the stabbing took the stand , including A.J. Martin, who suffered the most serious non-fatal injuries. Martin said when he approached the chaos on the river, he sought to stop the altercation, citing his experience breaking up fights while working at elementary schools.
He said he was trying to keep Miu down in the water before Miu reached up and “got me with the knife.” Martin showed the court the significant scar on his abdomen.